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Community Information: This information connects neighbors with local health resources for information purposes only. Because clinic programs, costs, and hours change over time, we recommend checking with the clinic before your visit. This is not a commercial promotion or a solicitation for paid services.
Riverside / Inland Empire
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free). All medical care, psychiatric tracking, counseling support, and medications dispensed on-site are completely free.
Health Areas Treated: Diabetes management, arthritis, hypertension, specialized mental health counseling, and pharmacy services. (No advanced dental surgery).
Health Areas Treated: Diabetes management, arthritis, hypertension, specialized mental health counseling, and pharmacy services. (No advanced dental surgery).
Patient Requirements: No insurance, income proof, or citizenship documentation required.
Pre-Visit Info: Walk-up, first-come, first-served basis only. Indoor waiting area available.
City & State: Riverside, CA
Contact Info: 3504 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 | Email: info@riversidesrhc.com
Riverside University Health System (RUHS)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (County Clinic). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and uses a sliding scale for cash patients based on ability to pay. Mobile health clinic is available in 11 locations across Riverside county.
Health Areas Treated: Primary family care, preventive medicine, chronic disease support, and specialized women's health screenings.
Patient Requirements: Open to all residents. Bring proof of income (pay stubs) to adjust sliding scale fees.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments preferred, but walk-in express days are available. Features an integrated county pharmacy inside.
City & State: Banning, Corona, Eucalyptus, Hemet, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, Perris, and Riverside, CA
Contact Info: Please check the RUHS website for each clinic’s address.
Highlights & Cost: Affordable, sliding-scale pricing based on household income.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive family medicine, dental health, and behavioral health care. Promotional packages are available for annual health check up.
Patient Requirements: Available to any low-income and uninsured patient.
Pre-Visit Info: To receive the sliding-scale pricing, bring proof of income and ID
City & State: Corona and Riverside, CA
Contact Info: 6200 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA | Phone: +1 951-358-0255 401 S Lincoln Ave, Corona, CA | Phone: +1 951-372-0010
Centro Medico Community Clinic
Highlights & Cost: Sliding fee structure ($0 or flat low-cost fees) adjusted strictly to household size and finances.
Health Areas Treated: General family care, pediatrics, general dentistry, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and behavioral health.
Patient Requirements: Focuses on populations facing socioeconomic or language barriers. Accepts uninsured and Medi-Cal patients.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments highly recommended. Fully bilingual staff to support Spanish-speaking families.
City & State: Corona, CA
Contact Info: 1303 W 6th St, Corona, CA 92882 | Phone: +1 844-223-6876
Unicare Community Health Center
Highlights & Cost: Sliding fee structure ($0 or flat low-cost fees) adjusted strictly to household size and finances.
Health Areas Treated: General family care, pediatrics, general dentistry, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and behavioral health.
Patient Requirements: Focuses on populations facing socioeconomic or language barriers. Accepts uninsured and Medi-Cal patients.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments highly recommended. Fully bilingual staff to support Spanish-speaking families.
City & State: Corona, CA
Contact Info: 1303 W 6th St, Corona, CA 92882 | Phone: +1 844-223-6876
Highlights & Cost: Government Support & Insurance: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California, and private insurance. Offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients, typically ranging from $0 to $30 per visit depending on income.
Health Areas Treated: Adult and family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, full dental services, behavioral health therapy, chiropractic care, and optometry. They also provide specialized HIV/AIDS care and transgender health services.
Patient Requirements: Required by federal law to accept all patients regardless of insurance status, citizenship, or ability to pay. Bring an ID and any proof of income to qualify for the sliding scale.
Pre-Visit Info: Features an extensive Mobile Care fleet that brings medical services and free food markets directly to local schools, parks, and community centers. They also offer free appointment transportation services.
City & State: Multiple locations including Lake Elsinore (Riverside County), La Habra (Orange County), and Vista/Oceanside (San Diego County).
Contact Info: Main Center: 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 | Central Appointment Line: +1 844-308-5003
Neighborhood Healthcare Arlanza Family Health Center
Highlights & Cost: Sliding scale fees based on household size and income. No federal program turning patients away due to inability to pay.
Health Areas Treated: Adult and pediatric care, women's health, behavioral health counseling, and dental.
Patient Requirements: Serves under-resourced families, uninsured individuals, and patients with public insurance.
Pre-Visit Info: Call to establish a registration profile. Bring proof of your monthly income to secure lower sliding-scale rates.
City & State: Multiple locations including Lake Elsinore (Riverside County), La Habra (Orange County), and Vista/Oceanside (San Diego County).
Contact Info: 8856 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 | +1 833-867-4642
Orange County
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free). Completely funded by donations and volunteer medical professionals; no patient billing.
Health Areas Treated: Primary care, vision exams (with free prescription glasses), basic dental cleanings, and 20+ specialized medical branches (e.g., cardiology).
Patient Requirements: Must be completely uninsured and live at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Income verification (W2 or pay stub) is required.
Pre-Visit Info: Central booking line required for site appointments, but regional mobile community vans accept walk-ins.
City & State: Orange, CA (Main office, with mobile setups extending across Southern California).
Contact Info: 1215 East Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866 | Phone: +1 714-633-46007
KCS Health Center - Commonwealth
Government Support & Insurance: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Eligible patients under 200% of the federal poverty line utilize a sliding fee scale with a baseline nominal fee (usually $20 for medical/dental and $10 for counseling).
Health Areas Treated: Primary care, pediatrics, comprehensive dental, optometry, behavioral health counseling, addiction medicine, and complementary alternative medicine (CAM). They also handle Medi-Cal covered cancer screenings (breast, lung, cervical, colorectal, prostate).
Patient Requirements: Federal rules require them to treat everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Services are culturally tailored with staff speaking English, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required or recommended. They offer patient transportation support services if you need a ride to your visit—just ask your care team when booking.
City & State: City & State: Buena Park, CA
Contact Info: 8352Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621| Phone: +1 714-503-6550]
Hurtt Family Health Clinic (Tustin, Santa Ana, Anaheim)
Highlights & Cost: Sliding fee discount program based on household size and income. As a government-supported Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), it fully accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Includes a free prescription drug discount program.
Health Areas Treated: Adult and pediatric primary care, well-baby checkups, diabetes and chronic illness management, dental care, chiropractic care, and behavioral health. Offers a free prescription drug discount card.
Patient Requirements: Open to all individuals with or without health insurance. Federal guidelines dictate treatment regardless of a patient's absolute ability to pay.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins can be accommodated. New patients are highly encouraged to download and fill out registration paperwork before arrival.
City & State: City & State: Tustin, CA (with additional medical offices operating in Santa Ana and Anaheim).
Contact Info: 1 Hope Dr, Tustin, CA 92782 | Phone: +1 714-247-0300
Families Together of Orange County
Highlights & Cost: Adjustable sliding fee scale aligned with Federal Poverty Guidelines for uninsured individuals. It is a government-supported FQHC that accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, commercial health plans, and provides affordable health coverage options.
Health Areas Treated: Primary family care, pediatrics, specialized women's health & OB/GYN, comprehensive dental care, vision care, medical imaging, and bilingual mental health counseling.
Patient Requirements: Open to all community members regardless of their current coverage status. Inability to pay will never result in a denial of healthcare services.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required or highly recommended. To qualify for sliding scale programs, you must request an application at reception and provide basic household size and income details.
City & State: Tustin, CA (with additional care offices in Garden Grove, Westminster, and Fountain Valley).
Contact Info: 661 W First St, Tustin, CA 92780 | Phone: +1 800-597-7977
Highlights & Cost: Uninsured patients under 200% of the federal poverty line pay a nominal sliding scale fee usually between $0 and $30. It operates as a government-supported FQHC Look-Alike and accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California, and private insurance.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive primary medical care, prenatal care, well-child care, diabetes management, family planning, anonymous rapid HIV/AIDS testing, nutritional counseling, and a specialized teen clinic.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal safety-net rules to treat all patients regardless of insurance status or immediate financial capacity.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are preferred, though standard medical walk-ins can usually be accommodated by staff.
City & State: Laguna Beach, CA
Contact Info: 362 Third Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | Phone: +1 949-494-0761 |
Orange County Health Care Agency Clinic
Highlights & Cost: Free routine childhood immunizations for uninsured families, alongside heavily subsidized public health services. As an official county government clinic, it coordinates specialized state programs like Family PACT to reduce or eliminate clinical fees.
Health Areas Treated: Specialized childhood and adult immunizations, travel vaccines, confidential STI/HIV screening and care, tuberculosis (TB) screening/treatment, and pulmonary disease services.
Patient Requirements: Eligibility varies by program; immunizations target uninsured individuals, while communicable disease screening is widely accessible.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are strictly preferred or required, as clinic slots can fill up early in the day. Note that specific testing (like TB skin tests) is not performed on Thursdays.
City & State: Santa Ana, CA
Contact Info: 1725 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 | Phone: +1 800-914-4887 |
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Public County Hospital). Officially accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and the county's Ability-to-Pay (ATP) safety-net program.
Health Areas Treated: Emergency trauma care, inpatient hospitalization, complex surgeries, and an enormous outpatient specialty department with advanced medical imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology).
Patient Requirements: Welcomes all LA County residents regardless of citizenship status or ability to pay.
Pre-Visit Info: Outpatient specialty clinics require a formal referral from a primary care provider.
City & State: Los Angeles, CA
Contact Info: 2051 Marengo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | Phone: +1 323-409-1000
AltaMed Medical and Dental Group (East Los Angeles)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare (including senior health plans), Medi-Cal, and sliding fees.
Health Areas Treated: Primary family care, general pediatrics, physical therapy, dental, and diagnostic testing referrals.
Patient Requirements: Welcomes all patients; features an enrollment assistance team to help families apply for government health plans.
Pre-Visit Info: Scheduling required. Large regional network with dozens of local sister clinics across LA and Orange Counties.
City & State: East Los Angeles, CA
Contact Info: 2219 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | Phone: +1 888-499-9303
Highlights & Cost: Government-supported FQHC operating on a sliding fee scale based on family income. No one is ever turned away.
Health Areas Treated: Primary family care, pediatric and teen medicine, prenatal care, vision exams, dental, mental health, and substance use recovery.
Patient Requirements: Open to all patients with or without commercial health insurance. Accepts Medi-Cal and Medicare.
Pre-Visit Info: Advanced booking recommended. Has dedicated financial staff to assist under-resourced patients with subsidized insurance sign-ups.
City & State: Venice, CA (with extensive locations across West LA and the South Bay).
Contact Info: 604 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291 | Phone: +1 310-392-8636
Highlights & Cost: Sliding scale discounts and low-cost flat rates to guarantee financial accessibility for cash-paying clients.
Health Areas Treated: Adult and pediatric general medicine, emergency dental care, cleanings, mental health therapy, and pharmacy services.
Patient Requirements: Focused on serving low-income families, immigrants, and unhoused individuals. Accepts Medi-Cal.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are mandatory. Offers targeted medical tracking and social support programs for adolescents.
City & State: Los Angeles, CA (Locations in Hollywood, Melrose, and Crenshaw).
Contact Info: 8405 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048 | Phone: +1 323-653-1990
Southern California Medical Center (SCMC)
Highlights & Cost: Affordable flat base fees and sliding scale options designed to completely eliminate medical debt.
Health Areas Treated: General adult medicine, diagnostics, pediatrics, behavioral health, and specialized imaging referrals.
Patient Requirements: Open to all backgrounds, specifically built for under-resourced and dense urban neighborhoods.
Pre-Visit Info: Unique highlight—SCMC provides completely free transportation services to pick up and drop off patients who do not have a working car.
City & State: Pico Rivera, CA (with hubs in El Monte, Long Beach, and Van Nuys).
Contact Info: 8825 Whittier Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 | Phone: +1 833-999-7262
East Valley Community Health Center
Government Support & Insurance: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California, and specialized county safety-net health contracts. Uninsured individuals are eligible for a sliding fee scale based on verified household size and income. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Health Areas Treated: Family medicine, pediatrics, comprehensive prenatal/obstetrical services, dental care (cleanings, extractions, fillings), vision care, and integrated behavioral health counseling.
Patient Requirements: Open to all low-income, underinsured, or uninsured individuals. To establish a sliding scale tier, patients must present a photo ID and proof of income (such as a pay stub).
Pre-Visit Info: All clinical sites accept both advanced appointments and same-day walk-in traffic. Translation and language interpretation programs are integrated directly on-site to assist non-English speakers.
City & State: Multiple major clinics operating across West Covina, Pomona, Covina, El Monte, and La Puente, CA.
Contact Info: Main Scheduling & Central Call Office: +1 626-919-4333 | Major site: 1555 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free Medical & Mental Health Services). Operated as a foundational volunteer-driven community health clinic celebrating nearly 60 years of service.
Health Areas Treated: General adult and pediatric medical care, acupuncture, EKGs, STD testing/treatment, mammogram screening referrals, HIV/AIDS screening, and complete mental health/counseling services.
Patient Requirements: Serves low-income, uninsured, under-insured, or unhoused individuals facing severe socioeconomic or language barriers.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required and are typically scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 10:00 AM. They offer specialized, culturally competent care tailored heavily toward the Spanish-speaking community.
City & State: Los Angeles, CA
Contact Info: 3324 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Phone: +1 323-660-2400 | Email: hollywoodsunsetfreeclinic.1968@gmail.com
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free Primary Care Services). Operated as a non-profit organization partnered with the Lestonnac Free Clinic. No insurance is billed.
Health Areas Treated: Free primary clinical health care, general physical check-ups, vital signs monitoring, blood sugar screening, foot care, and routine diagnostic healthcare screenings.
Patient Requirements: Strictly dedicated to delivering free health access to uninsured, unhoused, and under-resourced adults.
Pre-Visit Info: Operational clinic days vary, and formal appointments are mandatory. To request an appointment, patients leave a voicemail for a patient coordinator callback. They also offer an excellent clinical pre-health mentorship and shadowing program for students.
City & State: San Fernando Valley area (Corporate hub in Granada Hills, CA).
Contact Info: Mobile Clinic Site: Poverello of Assisi Retreat, 1519 Woodworth St, San Fernando, CA 91340. Corporate HQ: 10718 White Oak Ave #4, Granada Hills, CA 91344 | Phone: +1 818-332-0463 | Email: info@vidamobileclinic.org.
San Diego County
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD)
Government Support & Insurance: Government-Supported (FQHC). As the largest community clinic provider in San Diego County, they receive extensive federal funding. They fully accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, private plans, and offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured cash patients based on household income.
Health Areas Treated: Universal family care, general pediatrics, specialized women's health (OB/GYN), vision care, dental work, and physical rehabilitation. They also provide extensive outpatient behavioral health therapy and complex medical specialty clinics like cardiology, endocrinology, and podiatry.
Patient Requirements: Required to treat all individuals regardless of their financial status or citizenship. Uninsured patients must bring proof of income to calculate their sliding scale discount tier.
Pre-Visit Info: FHCSD operates more than 90 sites across the county, including three dedicated mobile medical units and two mobile counseling vans. They also feature an interactive Insurance Hotline to help under-resourced families quickly apply for state-subsidized health coverage.
City & State: Multiple locations across San Diego County (including dense hubs in City Heights, Logan Heights, and El Cajon).
Contact Info: Central Scheduling & Appointment Line: +1 619-515-2300 |InsuranceHotline: +1 619-515-2363.
UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project (SRFCP)
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free). All consultations, specialty procedures, lab orders, and filled prescription medications are distributed completely free of charge to eligible individuals.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive primary health care, chronic disease oversight (diabetes, hypertension), mental health counseling, specialized dental services, social work tracking, legal advice clinics, and professional acupuncture.
Patient Requirements: Specifically targets low-income individuals (up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level) who are completely uninsured and strictly do not qualify for any other government healthcare resource or program.
Pre-Visit Info: Run by UC San Diego medical and pre-dental students under the direct supervision of licensed attending physicians. This project provides a unique educational model for your podcast focus, showcasing how future healthcare professionals learn to bridge health equity gaps.
City & State: San Diego, CA (Operating distinct neighborhood weekly night sites across Downtown, Pacific Beach, Normal Heights, and Lemon Grove).
Contact Info: Central Intake Information Line: +1 858-534-6110 (Review their portal layout to confirm specific weekly neighborhood operational calendars).
UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project (SRFCP)
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free). All consultations, specialty procedures, lab orders, and filled prescription medications are distributed completely free of charge to eligible individuals.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive primary health care, chronic disease oversight (diabetes, hypertension), mental health counseling, specialized dental services, social work tracking, legal advice clinics, and professional acupuncture.
Patient Requirements: Specifically targets low-income individuals (up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level) who are completely uninsured and strictly do not qualify for any other government healthcare resource or program.
Pre-Visit Info: Run by UC San Diego medical and pre-dental students under the direct supervision of licensed attending physicians. This project provides a unique educational model for your podcast focus, showcasing how future healthcare professionals learn to bridge health equity gaps.
City & State: San Diego, CA (Operating distinct neighborhood weekly night sites across Downtown, Pacific Beach, Normal Heights, and Lemon Grove).
Contact Info: Central Intake Information Line: +1 858-534-6110 (Review their portal layout to confirm specific weekly neighborhood operational calendars).
Volunteers in Medicine San Diego (VIM)
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free Primary Care & Diagnostics). This private, non-profit safety-net clinic charges absolutely nothing for medical visits, diagnostic tests, treatments, or blood work. They help patients access low-cost generic prescriptions or obtain them for free through pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs (PAP).
Health Areas Treated: General adult primary medical care, diabetic monitoring, psychiatric care, dermatology, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, physical exams, minor laboratory procedures, and diagnostic medical imaging services. Specialty care is dependent on seasonal volunteer availability.
Patient Requirements: Exclusively serves low-income, uninsured residents of San Diego County. Specifically caters to people who do not qualify for Medicare, Medi-Cal, or any other commercial insurance coverage. Walk-ins are currently not accepted; patients must call first to complete an eligibility assessment and secure an appointment slot.
Pre-Visit Info: Run by an exceptional network of over 100 volunteer doctors, nurses, and medical support staff. Patients receive extended, unhurried 30-minute consultation appointments with their clinical team to fully map out chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
City & State: El Cajon, CA
Contact Info: 1457 East MadisonAve, El Cajon, CA 92019 (Located in the parking lot next to the Chapel of the Valley United Methodist Church) | Phone for eligibility and scheduling: +1 619-440-4591 (Open for calls between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
La Maestra Community Health Centers
Government Support & Insurance: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California, and private plans. Essential health services are discounted via a sliding fee scale based on your verified household income and family size, ensuring no one is turned away for an inability to pay.
Health Areas Treated: Family medicine, pediatrics, comprehensive dental care (oral surgery, restorations), optometry, chiropractic care, and a dedicated behavioral health/substance use treatment clinic. They offer on-site diagnostic medical imaging, radiology suites, and a specialized mobile mammography coach.
Patient Requirements: Federal guidelines mandate they serve all patients regardless of insurance or citizenship status. Uninsured individuals must complete an initial assessment with their Community Health Access Department (CHAD) to establish their sliding scale tier.
Pre-Visit Info: La Maestra operates a holistic "Circle of Care" model featuring an on-site food pantry, translation/interpreting in multiple languages, housing application help, and legal/immigration services.
City & State: Multiple hubs across San Diego, CA (including City Heights, National City, El Cajon, and Lemon Grove).
Contact Info: Main City Heights Clinic: 4060 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 | Main Scheduling Line: +1 619-280-4213 | On-Site Imaging Dept: +1 619-269-1299.
Ventura County
Government Support & Insurance: Government-Supported (FQHC). They receive federal grants to act as a regional safety net. They fully accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Fees are assessed using a sliding fee scale based on household income, where uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit.
Health Areas Treated: Primary adult and family medicine, pediatrics, comprehensive dentistry, optometry, mental health/behavioral counseling, and health education. They provide on-site laboratory diagnostics and radiology referrals.
Patient Requirements: Required by federal law to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Appointments are required for standard checkups.
Pre-Visit Info: This network is deeply committed to historically underserved populations and migrant agricultural worker families. They offer bilingual and bicultural staff across all locations to eliminate language barriers.
City & State: Multiple locations across Ventura County (including major hubs in Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, and Simi Valley).
Contact Info: Main Ventura Center: 200 S Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004 | Medical Appointment Line: +1 805-647-6322 | Dental Department: +1 805-659-0560.
Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) & Ambulatory Clinics
Government Support & Insurance: Government-Supported (Public County Hospital & Clinic System). Operated by the Ventura County Health Care Agency. It is the primary "safety net" system for the county, with three-quarters of its care serving under-resourced populations. Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and provides county-subsidized sliding fee structures for the uninsured.
Health Areas Treated: Emergency trauma care, inpatient hospitalization, pediatrics, prenatal care, surgical services, and general adult medicine. VCMC features extensive, state-of-the-art advanced diagnostic medical imaging services (including high-capacity X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Mammography departments).
Patient Requirements: Open to all residents of Ventura County. No one is turned away due to a lack of commercial insurance or an inability to pay.
Pre-Visit Info: For outpatient primary care, you can visit their Academic Family Medicine Center (AFMC) or regional West Ventura medical clinics. This is a phenomenal target for your podcast research, as VCMC is a designated teaching hospital with a massive public radiology footprint.
City & State: Ventura, CA (with sister clinics extending into Oxnard and Santa Paula).
Contact Info: Main Hospital Hub: 300 Hillmont Ave, Ventura, CA 93003 | Main Switchboard: +1 805-652-6000 | AcademicFamily Medicine Clinic: +1 805-652-6100.
Highlights & Cost: $0 (Free / Donation-Based). Services are provided to individuals and families in need regardless of their ability to pay. A $30 donation is encouraged but strictly not required for medical visits, and a $40 donation is suggested for counseling sessions. They maintain an on-site licensed pharmacy to provide needed medications at no or minimal cost.
Health Areas Treated: Primary medical care, pediatric care, children's immunizations, minor surgeries, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, dental care assistance, legal counseling, and family therapy. They partner with Adventist Health Simi Valley to provide necessary laboratory diagnostics and external testing services.
Patient Requirements: Anyone can access this program, with a heavy focus on supporting uninsured, under-insured, or low-income community members. There are no strict geographical restrictions, but walk-ins are not accepted.
Pre-Visit Info: Operations are by appointment only. You must call during their administrative hours to secure a time slot. Because the center runs on a network of volunteer physicians and specialists, clinic hours can vary weekly based on provider availability.
City & State: Simi Valley, CA
Contact Info: Multi Services Center, 2003 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065 | Phone: +1 805-522-3733 | Email: info@freeclinicsv.com.
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free). The clinic is completely funded by private donations, philanthropic gifts, and grants rather than federal FQHC funding. All medical, dental, and legal consultations are entirely free of charge.
Health Areas Treated: General adult primary care, pediatric care, well-woman exams, immunizations, laboratory tests, and on-site digital X-rays/medical imaging. They also offer an extensive free dental clinic (cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals) and free legal clinics (family law, immigration, bankruptcy, housing disputes).
Patient Requirements: Welcomes low-income adults and children who are uninsured or underinsured. They strictly do not ask for or require health insurance, proof of income, or legal immigration status.
Pre-Visit Info: Services are provided by appointment only (unlike their community mobile health vans which offer walk-up health screenings). The clinic is powered by a dedicated network of over 100 volunteer physicians, dentists, and legal professionals.
City & State: Thousand Oaks, CA
Contact Info: 80 E Hillcrest Dr Suite 102, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 | General,Medical, & Legal Appointments: +1 805-497-3575 | DentalAppointments: +1 805-328-3100.
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free). It is entirely free and acts as a pure safety net funded by donations and volunteer providers. They strictly do not accept patients who have Medi-Cal, Medicare, or any other commercial insurance programs. All medications, diagnostics, and specialty therapies are provided at zero cost.
Health Areas Treated: Primary clinical medical care, chronic disease management (diabetes and heart disease clinics), immunizations, mental health counseling, physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, dental screening, podiatry, eye exams, and prescription glasses. They also provide labs, x-rays, and mammogram screenings paid for entirely by the clinic.
Patient Requirements: Exclusively targets low-income, working poor, and uninsured families who lack affordable coverage options. No identification or insurance paperwork is required to receive basic care.
Pre-Visit Info: Operations run on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis one evening a week per site—no advanced appointments are needed. Services are fully bilingual in Spanish and English. They host massive free fresh produce and food distributions on-site prior to clinic hours. The network also serves as a prominent medical home and a 2-year clinical internship training platform for local high school students.
City & State: Multiple evening clinic locations operating across Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Paula, CA.
Contact Info: Admin Call Line: +1 805-241-8366 or +1 805-210-4824.
Oxnard Hub: Tuesday evenings starting at 4:00 PM (Food at 2:30 PM) | 1800 S C St, Oxnard, CA 93033.
Thousand Oaks Hub: Wednesday evenings starting at 4:00 PM (Food at 3:00 PM) | 1000 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
Santa Paula Hub: Thursday evenings starting at 4:00 PM | Santa Paula, CA
Bay Area
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical care for uninsured individuals. Operating as a volunteer-driven non-profit network across the Greater Bay Area, RotaCare provides free primary care, basic urgent care, and essential health screenings without billing insurance or requiring government coverage.
HealthAreas Treated: : Non-emergency primary care, minor acute illnesses and injuries, diabetes and hypertension screening and management, lab/imaging referrals, prescriptions, and community resource navigation. (Note: Individual services vary slightly by location—e.g., the Concord clinic provides limited gynecological/STI testing, while others focus strictly on general medical care).
Patient Requirements: Open strictly to uninsured families and individuals with limited financial capacity. Most operations are tailored to adult care, and bilingual translation support (primarily Spanish and English) is widely available across clinics through on-site translators.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required or highly recommended. Because clinics run on specific volunteer shifts (often specialized evening hours or selected days of the week), you must call your nearest location's message line in advance to be triaged or scheduled.
City & State: Multiple network sites across the Bay Area (including San Jose, San Rafael, Pittsburg, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, Concord, and Richmond).
Contact Info: Main Administrative Phone: +1 408-379-8000 | San Jose Office: 100 Oak St, San Jose, CA 95110 | Phone: +1 408-715-3088 | Pittsburg Office: 2210 Gladstone Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565 | Phone: +1 925-439-2009 | West Contra Costa: 2023 Vale Rd, San Pablo, CA 94806 | Phone: +1 510-213-6678
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) comprehensive health services. It is a volunteer-powered safety-net clinic that does not accept government funding or insurance, relying entirely on private donations to serve working individuals without out-of-pocket fees.
Health Areas Treated: Non-emergency primary medical care, acute illness treatment, chronic condition care, dental cleanings/treatment, preventative healthcare, and mental health counseling.
Patient Requirements: Open exclusively to uninsured working adults who live or work in San Francisco or San Mateo counties, with household incomes below 300% of the federal poverty level.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are strictly required. New patients must complete an eligibility screening process over the phone or via registration forms to verify employment and lack of insurance before booking a medical slot.
City & State: San Francisco, CA
Contact Info: 35 Onondaga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112 | Phone: +1 415-405-0222 |
Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) on-site preventative and specialized healthcare services. This nonprofit medical facility delivers free care with an atmosphere of trust, never billing patients or insurance providers.
Health Areas Treated: General preventative medicine, chronic disease management, specialized clinical treatments, diagnostic screenings, and physical therapy referrals.
Patient Requirements: Specifically serves uninsured and low-income community members. Federal safety-net rules do not limit their scope, and they aim to provide care "no questions asked" to protect vulnerable populations.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are highly recommended to minimize wait times, though limited drop-in openings may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
City & State: Oakland, CA
Contact Info: 121 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612 (Adjacent to the Cathedral of Christ the Light) | Phone: +1 510-587-3000
Bay Area Community Health - Liberty Clinic
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Eligible uninsured patients utilize an adjustable sliding fee scale based on family income to ensure care remains affordable.
Health Areas Treated: Primary family care, pediatrics, comprehensive dentistry, optometry and eye health exams, behavioral health counseling, chiropractic services, and podiatry.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal regulations to treat all individuals regardless of their insurance status or immediate ability to pay. Services are tailored culturally for diverse local populations.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins are accommodated on a limited basis for acute needs, but booking in advance ensures you are matched with the proper clinical provider.
City & State: Fremont, CA
Contact Info: 39500 Liberty St, Fremont, CA 94538 | Phone: +1 510-770-8040 |
Highlights & Cost: : $0 (100% Free) medical and dental care. Operating as a radical volunteer-run collective since 1969, it refuses to bill any insurance or government health coverage, ensuring absolute zero cost for all clinical services.
Health Areas Treated: : Acute medical infections, anonymous STI testing and treatment, comprehensive dental exams/cleanings/fillings, TB skin testing, peer counseling, harm-reduction supplies, and Certified Enrollment Counseling for health insurance.
Patient Requirements: Open to anyone regardless of residency status, income, or documentation. No ID is required, and services can be rendered completely anonymously or under a pseudonym.
Pre-Visit Info: : Appointments are required for dental care (managed via a regular public lottery system) and Friday STI screening. Limited walk-in availability is offered specifically on Wednesday evenings for STI triage and Thursday evenings for TB skin tests.
City & State: Berkeley, CA
Contact Info: 830 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 | Phone: +1 510-548-2570 |
San Francisco
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical care for uninsured individuals. This nonprofit community clinic is funded entirely by private donations and does not bill any insurance or government programs, guaranteeing zero out-of-pocket costs for primary care.
Health Areas Treated: : Primary care, preventative health care, chronic disease management (diabetes, high blood pressure), clinical screenings, routine immunizations, health education, and nutritional counseling.
Patient Requirements: Patients must be completely uninsured. There are no strict geographical boundaries within the local region, but you must lack active public or private healthcare coverage to qualify.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required. Since they function as a primary care home rather than a walk-in urgent care facility, you must call to schedule an intake appointment.
City & State: San Francisco, CA
Contact Info: 4900 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 | Phone: +1 415-750-9894 |
Sacramento
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) healthcare services. Operating as a non-profit, student-run organization affiliated with UC Davis, it refuses to bill any private or public health coverage, ensuring absolute zero out-of-pocket costs for medical, mental health, and specialized treatments.
Health Areas Treated: Primary and acute care, chronic pain/illness management, psychiatric and behavioral health care (BHT), OB/GYN services (including Pap smears, pelvic exams, and STI checks), ophthalmology (comprehensive eye medical care), dental care (including extractions, fillings, and X-rays), and cardiovascular screenings via Imani Cardio. Volunteers also help connect patients with non-medical resources like Medi-Cal enrollment, CalFresh food assistance, clothing, and bus passes.
Patient Requirements: : Open to all community members, striving explicitly to eliminate healthcare inequities for individuals currently living outside or experiencing homelessness. Care is provided to anyone regardless of absolute financial status, lack of health insurance coverage, or immigration documentation status.
Pre-Visit Info: No appointments are scheduled for general medical services; the clinic operates strictly on a rolling, first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Note that it is only open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 11:30AM (online/extended services may run until 1:00 PM). Dental care operates during separate designated bimonthly shifts and requires advance confirmation.
City & State: Sacramento, CA
Contact Info: Located at First Step Communities, 1400 N A St, Bldg A, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Phone/Text: +1 916-572-4502 |
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) primary medical care. Operating as an all-volunteer, student-run clinic affiliated with the UC Davis School of Medicine, it refuses to bill any private or public health coverage, ensuring absolute zero out-of-pocket costs for clinical visits and health education.
Health Areas Treated: Primary care, physical examinations, routine immunizations, disease management (such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol), women's health issues (including Pap smears and pregnancy testing), basic dermatological treatments, vision testing, and mental health services. They also offer prescription assistance and provide specialized physical exams and psychological assessments for asylum applicants.
Patient Requirements: Appointments are highly recommended, although walk-ins are accepted depending entirely on clinical capacity and volunteer availability for the day. The in-person clinic operates strictly on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (hosted out of the WellSpace Health Community Center). To book an appointment, patients can call their message line Monday through Friday or Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Pre-Visit Info: No appointments are needed; the clinic operates strictly on selected weekend morning shifts. Patients are typically seen on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.
City & State: Sacramento, CA
Contact Info: Located at WellSpace Health, 1820 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Phone: +1 916-209-0912 |
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) primary and acute medical care. Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-driven student-run facility, it refuses to bill any insurance or government coverage, ensuring absolute zero out-of-pocket costs for underserved individuals.
Health Areas Treated: Primary care, acute medical concerns, chronic illness management, physical exams, preventative health education, prescription refills, and targeted cancer and health screenings.
Patient Requirements: Open to all individuals without adequate healthcare due to financial, linguistic, or cultural barriers. Services are highly language-accessible, with on-site translation available for Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Hmong, Spanish, Korean, Taishanese, Mongolian, and Hindi.
Pre-Visit Info: No appointments are needed; the clinic operates strictly on selected weekend morning shifts. Patients are typically seen on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.
City & State: Sacramento, CA
Contact Info: 6341 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819 | Phone: +1 916-318-8302 |
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) multilingual healthcare. It is a student-run non-profit community clinic that provides entirely free general and specialized care to medically disenfranchised and uninsured populations without billing insurance plans.
Health Areas Treated: Primary care, emergency-preventative care, basic dentistry (fillings and extractions), a dedicated diabetic retinopathy eye clinic, dermatology, podiatry, and the "Mind Clinic" for mental health counseling.
PatientRequirements: Open to all individuals without adequate healthcare due to financial, linguistic, or cultural barriers. Services are highly language-accessible, with on-site translation available for Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Hmong, Spanish, Korean, Taishanese, Mongolian, and Hindi.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are recommended to guarantee a slot during their Sunday operating hours.
City & State: Sacramento, CA
Contact Info: 419 V St, Sacramento, CA 95818 | Phone: +1 916-441-6008 |
One Community Health - Midtown Campus
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California plans, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Eligible uninsured patients utilize a sliding fee scale discount program to establish low-barrier, affordable care.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive adult and pediatric primary care, routine checkups, immunizations, behavioral health counseling, comprehensive dentistry, optometry, and chronic illness management.
PatientRequirements: Federal rules mandate that treatment is provided to all patients regardless of background, documentation, or immediate capacity to pay. Culturally responsive care is provided for highly diverse local communities.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are recommended for routine primary care visits. However, they do maintain dedicated open blocks for same-day walk-in appointments for acute medical concerns.
City & State: Sacramento, CA
Contact Info: 1500 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Phone: +1 916-443-3299 |
Sacramento County Health Center
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (FQHC). Managed directly by the county to form a core public safety net, it fully accepts Medi-Cal members as well as completely uninsured or underinsured county residents. Services are billed via a sliding scale based on federal poverty thresholds.
Health Areas Treated: Full-service adult medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, on-site laboratory testing, infectious disease or confidential sexual health screenings (HIV/STIs), and integrated behavioral health.
PatientRequirements: Mandated to serve all low-income residents of Sacramento County regardless of financial means or health insurance standing.
Pre-Visit Info: Scheduled appointments are required for standard in-clinic medical care. They also operate a Mobile Medicine Van that coordinates drop-in treatments directly at community hubs like Loaves & Fishes.
City & State: Sacramento, CA
Contact Info: 4600 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820 | Phone: +1 916-874-9670 |
Santa Rosa / Sonoma County
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical and therapeutic care. This independent, non-profit community health center does not accept or bill any form of insurance, Medi-Cal, or government assistance, entirely eliminating out-of-pocket costs for clinical visits.
Health Areas Treated: General medicine, acute illness evaluations, employment and school physicals, routine immunizations, tuberculosis (TB) skin testing, specialized women’s health clinics, comprehensive mental health counseling, and professional acupuncture treatments.
Patient Requirements: Open exclusively to completely uninsured individuals regardless of faith, ethnicity, residency, or legal documentation status.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required for all care programs to manage clinic volume. Patients should call the reception line directly to complete a brief eligibility screening and schedule a clinic slot.
City & State: Santa Rosa,CA
Contact Info: 50 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 | Phone: +1 707-585-7780 |
Santa Rosa Community Health (Vista & Dutton Campuses)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Federally Qualified Health Center - FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California plans, private commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Eligible uninsured individuals can access care using an adjustable sliding fee scale mapped to federal poverty lines.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive adult primary care, pediatrics, prenatal and OB/GYN medical services, comprehensive family dentistry (at the dedicated Dental Campus), immunizations, laboratory analyses, integrated behavioral health counseling, and an on-site community pharmacy.
Patient Requirements: Federal public safety-net regulations mandate that medical services are provided to all individuals without restriction, regardless of their insurance status, background, or direct ability to pay.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are highly recommended for regular clinical care. Same-day appointments and evening clinical blocks are regularly reserved for patients experiencing urgent or acute health concerns.
City & State: Santa Rosa, CA
Contact Info: Main Campus Hubs at 3569 Round Barn Cir (Vista) and 1300 N Dutton Ave (Dutton) | Central Scheduling Phone: +1 707-303-3600 |
Sonoma County Indian Health Project (SCIHP)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Tribal FQHC/IHS facility). Delivers heavily subsidized and free healthcare under federal safety-net models. It accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, commercial insurance, and handles sliding scale balances for qualifying un-covered individuals.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive adult and family primary care, pediatric medicine, comprehensive dentistry, optometry/eye clinics, behavioral health and substance use counseling, laboratory services, and nutritional and diabetes management.
Patient Requirements: Primarily designed to provide specialized, culturally tailored healthcare to Native American communities (representing the local Pomo tribes), but it also extends care to non-Native community residents who live within Sonoma County.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required. New patients must complete an intake registration process to verify tribal enrollment or local county residency parameters before their first clinical appointment.
City & State: Santa Rosa, CA
Contact Info: 144 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 | Phone: +1 707-521-4600 |
San Luis Obispo
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical, dental, and vision care. Operating as an independent, volunteer-powered safety net funded by private donations, it refuses to bill any form of insurance, Medicare, or Medi-Cal, ensuring absolute zero out-of-pocket costs for clinical treatments.
Health Areas Treated: Primary medical care, mental health services, disease prevention, chronic illness management (diabetes and hypertension), comprehensive dental care (exams, fillings, extractions), full optometry/eye exams, and specialized medical outreach via the Women's Mobile Health Unit.
Patient Requirements: Open exclusively to completely uninsured adults who reside in San Luis Obispo County or the Santa Maria Valley, regardless of their race, background, or immigration documentation status.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required. Patients must complete an eligibility screening and provide required documentation confirming their uninsured status and basic financial context before scheduling a medical or dental visit.
City & State: San Luis Obispo, CA (with mobile medical units operating at rotating community hubs across the county).
Contact Info: Medical/Vision: 1428 Phillips Ln #203, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Phone: +1 805-439-1797 | Dental: 3071 S Higuera St Ste 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Phone: +1 805-592-2240 |
Community Health Cneters of the Central Coast (CHC - Casa)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Federally Qualified Health Center - FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal (CenCal Health), commercial plans, and uninsured patients. Uninsured individuals utilize an adjustable sliding fee scale based on family income to ensure nominal out-of-pocket expenses.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive adult and pediatric primary care, comprehensive dentistry, specialized women's health, optometry, chiropractic care, health education, diagnostic lab services, and an on-site pharmacy. They also perform routine cancer screenings, diabetes management, and urgent care treatments.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal safety-net parameters to treat all individuals who present for care, explicitly welcoming underserved demographics, the working poor, migrant farmworkers, and families experiencing homelessness.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are highly recommended, though selected locations across their 26-clinic network maintain flexible blocks for acute same-day walk-ins.
City & State: San Luis Obispo, CA (with an extensive network across Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cambria, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, and Nipomo).
Contact Info: 77 Casa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Phone: +1 805-269-1500 |
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast entral Coast (CAPSLO)
Highlights & Cost: Low-cost to $0 family planning services. Most clients qualify for completely free diagnostic treatments through state-funded public programs (such as Family PACT and Medi-Cal) mapped to a sliding scale.
Health Areas Treated: Reproductive and sexual health services for all genders, comprehensive family planning, routine and confidential STI testing, HIV screening, HIV PrEP/Doxy-PEP administration, and LGBTQ+ community support services.
Patient Requirements: Open to all individuals, explicitly including teens, young adults, and undocumented individuals. Culturally competent care is rendered by fully bilingual staff speaking English and Spanish.
Pre-Visit Info: Same-day appointments are widely available, and clinical walk-ins are routinely welcome during regular business hours.
City & State: San Luis Obispo, CA (with a sister office operating in Arroyo Grande).
Contact Info: 705 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Phone: +1 805-544-2478 |
County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department Clinics
Highlights & Cost: County Government Health Clinic. Provides routine childhood vaccines for uninsured families at zero cost, alongside heavily subsidized county health services, testing fees, and public resource enrollment support.
Health Areas Treated: Routine childhood and adult immunizations, tuberculosis (TB) skin testing, communicable disease follow-up care, and public sexual health support programs.
Patient Requirements: Serves all residents within San Luis Obispo County boundaries, prioritizing low-income, underinsured, or structurally vulnerable local populations.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required for routine clinical testings and immunizations. Operating schedules run Monday through Friday, with brief midday closures for clinical administrative lunch breaks.
City & State: San Luis Obispo, CA (with regional health branch offices located in Paso Robles and Grover Beach).
Contact Info: 2191 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Phone: +1 805-781-5506 |
Santa Barbara County
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical, dental, and vision care. Operating as a non-profit charitable facility launched in2022, it does not bill insurance or charge patients for care, completely eliminating out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for the uncovered population.
Health Areas Treated: Primary care for adults and children, specialized women's healthcare, acute sick visits, preventative well-child exams, behavioral health counseling, dental treatments, optometry/vision care, routine vaccines, and telehealth options.
Patient Requirements: Open exclusively to completely uninsured individuals who meet low-to-moderate income thresholds. Care is provided regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or immigration status.
Pre-Visit Info: The clinic operates Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments are required, and patients are highly encouraged to contact the clinic ahead of time to coordinate eligibility intake.
City & State: Lompoc, CA
Contact Info: 1111 E Ocean Ave #2, Lompoc, CA 93436 | Phone: +1 805-743-4243 |
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Federally Qualified Health Center - FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, private commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Uninsured individuals pay via an adjustable sliding fee scale mapped to federal poverty thresholds to ensure affordability.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive adult and pediatric primary care, women's health and prenatal checkups, comprehensive dentistry, podiatry, behavioral health counseling, anonymous rapid HIV/STI testing, and direct pharmacy support.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal safety-net regulations to provide care to all community members regardless of their insurance standing, documentation, or structural ability to pay.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required or recommended across all network offices. SBNC also deploys a specialized Mobile Medical and Mental Health Van to deliver drop-in care directly within underserved neighborhoods and community centers.
City & State: Santa Barbara, CA (with clinic sites operating in Goleta, Eastside, Westside, and Isla Vista).
Contact Info: Administrative HQ: 414 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | Phone: +1 844-594-0343 |
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (County FQHC Health Centers). Fully accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial health plans, and uninsured county residents. Billed out-of-pocket costs utilize a public sliding scale based on basic household size and income criteria.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive primary care, internal medicine, pediatric well-child checks, specialized immunizations, women's services (OB/GYN and family planning), laboratory services, and Covered California/Medi-Cal enrollment support.
Patient Requirements: Serves all residents living within Santa Barbara County boundaries, prioritizing lower-income, underinsured, or highly vulnerable safety-net populations.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are highly recommended or strictly required to ensure proper matching with clinical practitioners. Operating schedules run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
City & State: Santa Barbara, CA (with extensive regional branch centers operating in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Carpinteria).
Contact Info: Santa Barbara Center: 345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | Phone: +1 805-681-5488 |
Santa Barbara Street Medicine (Doctors Without Walls)
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) direct humanitarian medicine. Funded as a volunteer-driven non-profit, it delivers low-barrier acute treatment, completely bypassing commercial insurance billing or patient documentation fees.
Health Areas Treated: Basic urgent care, non-emergency primary care, vital checking, blood glucose monitoring, routine wound care, medication management, and integrated mental health support.
Patient Requirements: Specifically targets the most vulnerable, underserved, and unhoused individuals or transient populations experiencing extreme hardship across the county.
Pre-Visit Info: No appointments are ever scheduled; all care is rendered on a mobile, walk-in drop-in basis. The teams set up alongside local community partners—such as at St. Athanasius on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, coordinating alongside free meal programs and mobile warm shower services.
City & State: Santa Barbara, CA
Contact Info: 1528 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | Phone: +1 805-455-4234 |
Chico / Butte County
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical evaluation and mental health interventions. Operated as a completely volunteer-run community safety net, it does not bill health insurance, Medi-Cal, or Medicare, ensuring absolute zero out-of-pocket costs for low-income clients.
Health Areas Treated: Primary care interventions, general health screenings, basic medical treatments, mental health support, peer counseling, and wellness education.
Patient Requirements: Primarily serves underinsured and uninsured adults from diverse backgrounds who face economic hardships.
Pre-Visit Info: No rigid advanced scheduling is required, but care is strictly provided during limited weekly windows—open on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
City & State: Chico, CA
Contact Info: 1010 Mangrove Ave D, Chico, CA 95926 | Phone: +1 530-342-2445 |
Ample Health (Chico Family Health Center)
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Federally Qualified Health Center - FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, private commercial insurance, and uninsured patients. Low-income or uninsured individuals utilize an adjustable sliding fee scale based on family income guidelines.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive adult primary care, pediatrics, family dentistry (offered nearby at 236 W East Ave), mental health services, specialty clinical options, and specialized HIV/AIDS primary care case management.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal safety-net guidelines to evaluate all patients regardless of insurance coverage or baseline ability to pay. Care is delivered in a culturally sensitive manner with bilingual English and Spanish staff.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are highly recommended. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with additional Xpress Care hours available on Saturdays.
City & State: Chico, CA
Contact Info: 680 Cohasset Road, Chico, CA 95926 | Phone: +1 530-342-4395 |
Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. (NVIH)/
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Tribal FQHC). Welcomes most major public and private insurance networks, including Medi-Cal and Medicare. Uninsured community members can access medical and dental services using a sliding fee scale tailored to household size and income.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive family medicine, pediatric care, adult and pediatric dental care, preventative screenings, and convenient in-office laboratory testing services.
Patient Requirements: Open to all residents of the community regardless of ancestral background or insurance standing, while maintaining a dedicated open-door status for new Native American patients.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required or highly recommended. The clinic features unique safety designs, including a entirely separate clinic entrance for newborns and car-side check-ins when children are actively sick.
City & State: Chico, CA
Contact Info: 845 W East Ave, Chico, CA 95926 | Phone: +1 530-896-9400 |
Butte County Public Health Clinic - Chico
Highlights & Cost: County Government Health Clinic. Delivers free routine childhood immunizations for uninsured families, alongside heavily subsidized, low-cost public health testing programs that use public program waivers (e.g., Family PACT).
Health Areas Treated: Routine pediatric and adult immunizations, confidential STI/HIV screening and treatment, tuberculosis (TB) skin testing, family planning, and public health nursing tracking.
Patient Requirements: Serves all residents living within Butte County boundaries, prioritizing underinsured, uninsured, or low-income families requiring baseline safety-net resources.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required for routine clinical testings and immunizations. Operating schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a mandatory daily clinical closure from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM.
City & State: Chico, CA
Contact Info: 1930 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928 | Phone: +1 530-552-3959 |
Coachella Valley
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Coachella Valley
Highlights & Cost: $0 (100% Free) medical and dental care. Operating as a volunteer-driven non-profit clinic funded entirely by grants and private donations, it does not accept or bill any insurance, Medicare, or Medi-Cal, guaranteeing absolute zero out-of-pocket costs.
Health Areas Treated: Primary adult medical care, pediatric care, chronic disease management (diabetes, high blood pressure), comprehensive dental care (cleaning, fillings, extractions), musculoskeletal treatments, mental health counseling, and translation assistance.
Patient Requirements: Open exclusively to completely uninsured residents of the Coachella Valley who are low-income and do not qualify for government programs like Medi-Cal.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are strictly required. New patients must call the clinic to complete a financial eligibility screening process before an initial appointment can be scheduled.
City & State: Indio, CA
Contact Info: 82-915 Avenue 48, Indio, CA 92201 | Phone: +1 760-342-4414 |
DAP Health (Desert AIDS Project) - Palm Springs Campus
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Federally Qualified Health Center - FQHC). Fully accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, commercial health insurance, and uninsured patients. Low-income or uninsured individuals utilize an adjustable sliding fee scale based on family income to keep care affordable.
Health Areas Treated: Comprehensive adult primary care, specialized HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C medical management, LGBTQ+ competent care, comprehensive dentistry, integrated behavioral health counseling, addiction medicine, and an on-site pharmacy.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal safety-net guidelines to evaluate all patients regardless of their insurance status, background, or absolute ability to pay.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are required for routine primary care and dental services. The health center operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
City & State: Palm Springs, CA (with additional clinical sites in Indio).
Contact Info: 1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 | Phone: +1 760-323-2118 |
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (Federally Qualified Health Center - FQHC). Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, private insurance, and uninsured individuals. Offers an adjustable sliding fee scale mapped to federal poverty guidelines for uninsured patients.
Health Areas Treated: Family medicine, pediatric care, prenatal and women’s health services (OB/GYN), dental care, behavioral health counseling, podiatry, and specialized diabetes education.
Patient Requirements: Mandated by federal rules to treat all patients regardless of documentation status or immediate capacity to pay. Culturally responsive care is provided by a fully bilingual English and Spanish staff.
Pre-Visit Info: Appointments are highly recommended, though limited walk-in slots may be accommodated for acute needs. Bring proof of household income if applying for the sliding fee discount program.
City & State: Coachella, CA (with additional sites across Indio and the Imperial Valley).
Contact Info: 50-244 Harrison St, Coachella, CA 92236 | Phone: +1 760-398-0666 |
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Indio Family Care Center
Highlights & Cost: Government-Supported (County FQHC Health Center). Fully integrated into the county public safety net, it accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, commercial health plans, and uninsured county residents. Subsidized care is provided through a sliding scale based on household size and income.
Health Areas Treated: Full-service adult family medicine, comprehensive pediatrics, prenatal care, routine immunizations, laboratory processing, and public program enrollment support (such as Medi-Cal and CalFresh).
Patient Requirements: Serves all residents living within Riverside County boundaries, prioritizing lower-income, underinsured, or highly vulnerable safety-net populations.
Pre-Visit Info: Scheduled appointments are required for standard in-clinic medical care. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
City & State: Indio, CA
Contact Info: 47-923 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201 | Phone: +1 800-720-9553 |
Community Information: This information connects neighbors with local health resources for information purposes only. Because clinic programs, costs, and hours change over time, we recommend checking with the clinic before your visit. This is not a commercial promotion or a solicitation for paid services.