In 2004, residents of the neighborhoods of Pilsen and Little Village on Chicago's Southwest Side joined administrators from nearby Saint Anthony Hospital to address the critical lack of accessible health services in the area. They opened a community health center on South California Avenue called Esperanza, the Spanish word for "hope."
Since then, Esperanza has provided bilingual, high quality primary care, behavioral health and wellness services to the community, regardless of immigration status, insurance status, or ability to pay. Our five sites in Brighton Park, Gage Park, Little Village, Marquette Park, and South Lawndale deliver care to over 35,000 patients each year from communities across the Southwest Side.
Since then, Esperanza has provided bilingual, high quality primary care, behavioral health and wellness services to the community, regardless of immigration status, insurance status, or ability to pay. Our five sites in Brighton Park, Gage Park, Little Village, Marquette Park, and South Lawndale deliver care to over 35,000 patients each year from communities across the Southwest Side.
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Whether you are looking for high quality health care for yourself or the whole family, we are here for you. Our care teams can help you stay healthy, improve your health, and manage chronic health conditions. Let us know what you think of Esperanza! If you can spare just a few seconds to leave us a review on our Facebook page, we would greatly appreciate it.
We all want the best for our kids. That is what we strive to achieve at Esperanza, where we treat your family like our family. Let us know what you think of Esperanza! If you can spare just a few seconds to leave us a review on our Facebook page, we would greatly appreciate it. Our providers follow the Bright Futures and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for Pediatric Care and the CDC Immunization Schedules.
Our caring and dedicated obstetrician-gynecologists and nurse midwives provide sensitive and approachable care with attention to cancer prevention, family planning, and ensuring prepared and healthy new moms and babies. Let us know what you think of Esperanza! If you can spare just a few seconds to leave us a review on our Facebook page, we would greatly appreciate it.
A wide range of services is available to help people with their mental health. Our providers specialize in helping people determine the course of care that works best for them, and can provide medication management for mental health conditions. Psychiatry appointments are available at our Brighton Park and California sites.
If you, a family member, or friend are struggling with substance use, we can help. We believe seeking treatment is a sign of strength, and will work with you to help you achieve your goals. For more information or to make an appointment call Evelyn Delgado, MAT care coordinator, at (773) 640-5788. Let us know what you think of Esperanza!
Reviews (10)
Mochi Sochi
Dec 26, 2021
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This is the only clinic in the area that I would refer anyone to. I no longer have a regular physician here. However, I am always treated with the utmost care and respect.
They are great at helping the community with sliding scale pricing for medical coverage which is amazing for anyone who cannot afford or cannot apply for health insurance.
Please do not go to the 26th street location. They are horrible there.
Also do not go to Brighton park it’s just as bad as 26th street.
They are great at helping the community with sliding scale pricing for medical coverage which is amazing for anyone who cannot afford or cannot apply for health insurance.
Please do not go to the 26th street location. They are horrible there.
Also do not go to Brighton park it’s just as bad as 26th street.
Anony Mous
Sep 04, 2021
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I have no complaints about our brave doctors that work day & night during this pandemic, but I do have a complaint with the front desk workers. I went on 08/25/21 with my family as they had an appointment and so I took the time to ask them about why they keep rescheduling my appointment and it turns out that none of the doctors accepted my insurance and I have to switch doctors that will accept it. And I saw one of the front desk works shaking her head as if saying: “God… this person is dumb.” Like, I’m sorry are you bothered by something? And I know she was directing her little head shake
Marisela Lopez
Jul 21, 2021
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If there were less stars that’s what they would get… the doctor is great .. your staff answering phones is the worse I’ve ever dealt with.. they are rude won’t get you were you need and hang up on you was waiting for an hour and a half on the phone transferred all over and nothing .. I was scheduled at the hospital and was on the phone all this time while at the hospital..all your staff needs is training they deal with people all day long and they are not personable so sad.. maybe time to look elsewhere 😡
Hector Montalvo
Apr 01, 2021
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What type of clinic doesn’t call a patient’s family when the patient misses a doctors appointment for mental health. The clinic knew the patient was prescribed for suicidal ideation, but the patient didn’t disclosed to the family . The diagnosis/ action plan for the patient called for alerting the family incase of suicidal ideation. But the clinic had no emergency contacts for the patient! What world do we live where we can give psych meds telehealth and no emergency contact! Blood is in your hands Juan Mercado
Alma Correa
Nov 15, 2020
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I have no complaints about the service the providers provide. Sometimes they are delayed, but they've always been gracious enough to let me know they are running behind. My issue lies with the receptionists and whoever is handling appointments. I have had an appointment rescheduled twice now, and at first, no one had told me my appointment was rescheduled, and then no one called me to let me know that my appointment was switched over to Telehealth until I called MYSELF. The wait times on the phone are ridiculous, I don't get to speak to a representative, and no one has called me to follow up with
Mish
Nov 03, 2020
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Celestial Star
Oct 14, 2020
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Tried to register and make an appointment over the phone, got disconnected three times before I was able to get a hold of someone to set something up. Also, the phone appointment I was assigned wasn't for a whole two weeks, that's not even the real appointment. Highly disappointed.
Edit in response to owner: I know I don't need a physical appointment. I will gladly do a telehealth appointment. I just need a prescription refilled and waiting over two weeks is really screwing me over. You should ask more questions right away instead of trying to set up a question phone call a long ways away
Edit in response to owner: I know I don't need a physical appointment. I will gladly do a telehealth appointment. I just need a prescription refilled and waiting over two weeks is really screwing me over. You should ask more questions right away instead of trying to set up a question phone call a long ways away
Joel Xavi Rodarte
Sep 24, 2020
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Alyssa G.
Sep 15, 2018
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I started going to this practice because I heard it was a good clinic. So far my experience with this clinic has been terrible. I've never been treated like this from providers before. One therapist I seen fell asleep on me in my session and was telling me I was her last patient and she was ready to go home, so I felt like anything I said after she wasnt really there listening and was dozing off and her eyes were closing on and off. And another doctor I've seen a few times makes me feel uncomfortable every time I visit because she complains about how she is tired, I end up waiting almost 2 hrs
Angelina S.
Nov 25, 2016
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I really like the doctors and nurses! I always communicate with my doctor via the website portal and they always answer me. The only problem is the wait, even if you get there 15m early, but honestly I think is always busy for a reason, great service, I don't mind the wait, worth it. Plus is very convenient that they have the pharmacy just inside the building.
