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Pregnant & New Families

Pregnant
& New Families

Community of Hope is committed to serving young families to make sure parents and babies get a healthy start.

Pregnant & New Families

Start with Hope.

Our caring team provides a comprehensive approach that starts before the baby arrives and continues through life with primary care. Let our family take care of yours with medical care, birthing services, classes, emotional wellness, care coordination and more.

Care for Your Whole Family

Aetna

Amerigroup

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

DC Alliance

DC Medicaid

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Innovation Health

Medicare

United Healthcare Group

At this 50,000-square-foot, beautiful facility, our friendly and knowledgeable staff knows good health requires a team who understands your needs and services that fit your family’s schedule. We want to be your medical home and offer urgent same day appointments and after hours support. Free parking is available! Visit us!

4 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20032

Community of Hope’s Family Health and Birth Center moved to Langdon in Northeast DC in March 2022. The Center includes a nationally accredited Birth Center and provides a range of healthcare services for your entire family, with a special focus on serving pregnant parents and their babies. We offer same-day appointments for urgent visits. Parking is available on site.

2120 Bladensburg Road NE, Washington, DC

Our Marie Reed Health Center provides services that promote your family’s health and well-being, with the goal of being your medical home! Located conveniently in the Adams Morgan neighborhood, this center offers the highest quality care for all your medical, dental and emotional wellness healthcare needs.

2155 Champlain St NW, Washington, DC 20009

At The Commons, Community of Hope offers emotional wellness services, WIC, and other supports so that families in the Fort Stanton and Hillsdale communities will thrive. Located conveniently in Ward 8, this beautiful, new campus is a collaboration, designed to ensure the healthy development of children and their families. Please note: Our full medical and dental programs are available at our other three health centers.

Community of Hope is pleased to be an anchor partner at The Commons, offering emotional wellness, homelessness prevention, and other family support services. To schedule an Emotional Wellness visit: 202.540.9857

2375 Elvans Road S.E. Washington, DC 20020

Birth Services

Welcome your baby with trusted midwives that know you. Our certified nurse midwives are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to accommodate your baby’s arrival.

Maternal & Child Health

Community of Hope is committed to serving young families learn best practices of giving birth, taking care of babies, and what to expect in the upcoming weeks on your successful journey on being a parent. We have many programs for you and your family.

Upcoming Events

Building Strong Credit

Join us to take charge of your financial future! You will learn how to establish and improve your credit score, create an effective budget, read your credit report confidently, and correct any errors that could harm your credit rating. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with essential knowledge!

May 14

1:00 PM

Doula Lunch and Learn

Join us for a series of online lunch and learn sessions focusing on discussions of pregnancy and childbirth.

Apr. 23, 30

12:15PM

12:45PM

Infant Massage Class

In a series of five sessions, parents will learn to build a stronger bond with their baby while the instructor demonstrates movements using a life-like infant doll.

May 7, 14

10:30AM

Frequently Asked

General Medical Questions

Community of Hope has taken many steps to ensure the health and safety of our patients, clients, staff, and community. Read more here.

No. You must first come in for your new patient appointment to meet the provider and then we can schedule a physical.

You may make refill requests using the patient portal at any time. You can also reach our prescription refill line by calling the main number and following the prompts. Please leave a message with the following information: Your name, birth date, phone number, medication needed, pharmacy name and phone number. For diabetic supplies, include the type of glucometer you currently use.

Let the receptionist know that you wish to sign up for the Patient Portal and we will send instruction to your email account. Once you have set up a username and login, you can also use an easy app to access the Portal from your smart phone or the internet. Search for the Healow app. You can also access the Patient Portal from our website.

The portal will help you recover a lost password or login. You can also contact a receptionist for help.

We are committed to providing quality information and services to Limited-English Proficient individuals. We understand that accurate communication is essential to providing meaningful and competent care. All language services will be provided free of charge.

La clínica Community of Hope Health Services está dedicada a ofrecer información y servicios de alta calidad a las personas que no tengan dominio del inglés. Comprendemos que la comunicación precisa es esencial para proveer un cuidado médico competente y eficaz. Todos los servicios lingüísticos se ofrecerán sin costo alguno.

We often have live interpreters for Spanish and Amharic. In addition, we are able to accommodate any language via the Language Line services.

Most insurance plans require a referral for specialty care. Referrals must be requested and approved by your Community of Hope provider. If you come in for a visit, we will have the referral ready for you before you leave. If you send a message via the patient portal to your provider, let your provider know if you prefer to pick it up or have it mailed. Make sure to give your provider your correct telephone number and address. Once your referral is complete, you will be notified. Referrals may take approximately one week to process and complete.

To request medical records, please ask a receptionist for a Release of Information form or request one through Patient Portal. Once you complete and sign the form, our medical records specialist will process your request within 30 days. If you are calling from another provider’s office, please fax the request to 202.232.8494.

Community of Hope wants to ensure that every young adult has access to accurate information about their sexual health. Same day and confidential appointments are available for adolescents and young adults ages 12-24. Services include: general medical care, pregnancy testing, counseling, STD and HIV testing, HPV vaccine, and birth control. Our counselors will help you make a decision that is right for you. IUD’s and implants are available for teens aged 12-19 years old free of charge.

Please read our Notice of Privacy Practices here.

Each of our health centers is a community health center, also called a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). That means that we are a part of a national network of community health centers funded in part by the federal government to make sure that high quality health care is available to everyone. We also receive our malpractice insurance from the federal government through the Federal Torts Claims Act. Community of Hope is fully deemed in this program. More information on FQHCs is available here.

Insurance Questions

For emergencies or if you feel that you are in danger or if you feel like hurting someone else, please dial 911 or contact the Department of Mental Health 24-Hour Access Helpline at 1.888.793.4357.

During the daytime, you can call or visit us to see a counselor who can help talk you through the crisis and evaluate your options, which may include counseling or medication. Community of Hope offers counseling services, as well as short term crisis support.

We provide prenatal and pediatric care at all three of our healthcare centers!

Patients receiving prenatal care have a variety of options to consider, which are partially influenced by their type of insurance. Your provider can talk through your preferences and arrange care that works for you and your family. When under the care of one of our midwives, you will have the option to deliver at our birth center or at Washington Hospital Center. Learn more about our birthing services.

Hours and Location Questions

Community of Hope offers “open access” scheduling for medical visits and regular dental cleanings and exams. This means that we will schedule your visit the same day that you call or within three days. Our patients find this very convenient. We will also call to remind you when it is time to schedule a follow up appointment, so you can plan a visit that is convenient for your schedule.

If you are an established medical patient and need to speak with a provider after hours about an urgent issue, call your regular site number and an operator will take a message to be sent to our on-call provider. The on-call provider will give you medical advice and next steps. If your condition is life-threatening, please call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room. This service is not available for individuals who have not yet been seen at our offices. Please note that the on-call provider cannot schedule appointments, refill medications or review your lab results. If you sign up for the online patient portal, you can handle these items at your convenience.

Established patients can get their TB tests. TB tests are given until 4:00 PM every day except Thursdays and before long weekends. Once you receive your TB test, you must come back to have it read 2-3 days later.

Stories of Hope.

Learn more about stories of healing, hope and transformation from our Community of Hope voices, clients and partners

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Community of Hope volunteers are integral to making our mission a reality. This National Volunteer Month, we’re celebrating the everyday kindness, creativity, and commitment they show. 

National Volunteer Month – Volunteers Make Hope Happen 

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When I found out I was pregnant, it was one of the happiest times of my life,” says Portia Quarles, a wife, mom, and champion of maternal health in DC. She wasn’t yet a patient at Community of Hope and reflected on her first prenatal appointment “I was spoken to in a way that felt belittling. It was disheartening. I cried. I felt defeated.”

Portia: A Patient, Mother, and Voice for Compassionate Care

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For Karema, life changed in an instant. She and her one-year-old daughter, Aleema, had been living with Aleema’s father when tensions in their relationship escalated. Realizing their living situation was no longer healthy or stable, Karema made the difficult decision to leave. With nowhere else to go, she and Aleema entered an emergency shelter, where they stayed for a couple of weeks.

A Fresh Start: Karema’s Journey to Stability

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For Shannelle, being a single mother of three came with its share of challenges. She worked hard to provide for her children, but when she left an abusive relationship, everything changed. The financial burden fell entirely on her shoulders.

Shannelle’s Fresh Start!

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When Heather found out she was pregnant, she felt lost. She had been struggling with homelessness and addiction since the pandemic, caught in a cycle of instability and toxic relationships.

Finding Hope: Heather’s Journey to Stability

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When Taylor and her husband moved to Ward 8 three years ago, she knew she wanted to connect with her community in a meaningful way. Taylor found a perfect match in the wide variety of Community of Hope programs that allow her to build relationships and make a lasting impact.

Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor’s Dedication to Community

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Shiquitaa Anderson is a hardworking mother of six, balancing her job as a food clerk at Safeway while raising children between the ages of 3 and 14. A Washington, D.C. native, Shiquitaa loves drawing, especially cartoon characters, and spending time with her kids. But what she cherishes most is providing them with a stable, happy home—something that once felt out of reach.

From Homelessness to Hope: How Shiquitaa Anderson is Building a Brighter Future

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For almost 45 years, Community of Hope has been working to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring—especially for families with children but also for a growing number of individuals. Unfortunately, the need for these services only seems to grow. DC experienced a growth of 14% among people experiencing homelessness and with limited rental assistance and high rental prices this challenge is getting harder. So, we are stepping up to serve MORE people!

Community of Hope Grows to Serve More People Experiencing Homelessness

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For Anita Burrows, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C.’s Ward 8, managing her chronic conditions was a constant struggle. After experiencing preeclampsia during her last pregnancy, Anita’s doctor at Community of Hope connected her with Ashley Keen, a dedicated Community Health Worker here at Community of Hope, to help her take control of her health. Now, two years later, Anita credits Ashley’s guidance and support with helping her stay on top of her medications and manage her blood pressure.

Empowering Health: How a Community Health Worker Transformed Anita’s Journey with Chronic Illness

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“When things got rough—juggling family struggles, financial problems, and even trauma from my brother getting shot at our home—Community of Hope stepped in,” says Tytiana Johnson, a mom and longtime Community of Hope patient. “The homelessness prevention program gave us a place to land when we had nowhere else to go —it gave us a way to move forward, even when things felt impossible.”