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While long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), offers high efficacy for pregnancy prevention, implementation of IUDs within independent student-run free clinics (SRFCs) can be limited by a lack of hospital affiliation or government funding. This community case study details a sustainable model for integrating IUD services into an independent SRFC in Northern Illinois. By partnering with the humanitarian organization Direct Relief to secure donated devices and establishing a multidisciplinary workflow, the clinic successfully implemented a LARC program at a SRFC, demonstrating a sustainable approach to expanding reproductive health services for uninsured patients. The implementation process involved developing standardized clinical protocols, inventory management systems within the electronic health record, and interprofessional training for twenty-one student team members under faculty supervision. 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