Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Hours
39.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Castro Valley Health Center
Castro Valley Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Castro Valley, CA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Castro Valley Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Castro Valley Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Castro Valley Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.
Mental health + behavioral health context
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Castro Valley Health Center use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in California
Castro Valley Health Center accepts California Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Castro Valley Health Center offer?
Castro Valley Health Center in Castro Valley, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Castro Valley Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Castro Valley Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Castro Valley Health Center?
39.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Castro Valley Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Castro Valley Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Castro Valley Health Center located?
Castro Valley Health Center is at 19400 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546-3400. Phone: 510-293-2319.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
Castro Valley Health Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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Where to go next
If Castro Valley Health Center is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Behavioral Family Support Services Hayward, CA · 1.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Eden Street Health Administrative Office Hayward, CA · 1.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Fuente Wellness Center San Leandro, CA · 2.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Hayward, CA · 2.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Cottage Hayward, CA · 2.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK