If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Oakland, closest first.
- Children's Hospital Oakland Teen Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Children's Hospital Oakland Primary Care Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- La Clinica Dental At Children's Hospital Oakland Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Children's Hospital Oakland Main Campus Behavioral Health Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- California Hotel - Supportive Housing Program Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
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.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Children's Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health 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.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
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 Behavioral health, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Vision 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?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
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.
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- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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- No insurance needed
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