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Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health

FQHC

Operated by Children'S Hospital & Research Center At Oakland

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health

Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Oakland, 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 Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health 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 Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.

Coverage + benefits in California

Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health 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 Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health offer?

Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health in Oakland, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health?

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health 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 Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health located?

Children'S Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health is at 5275 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94618-1094. Phone: 510-428-3783.

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.