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.
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.