East Cliff Family Health Center
FQHCOperated by Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
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
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About East Cliff Family Health Center
East Cliff Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Santa Cruz, 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 East Cliff Family 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 East Cliff Family Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If East Cliff Family Health Center 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
East Cliff Family 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 East Cliff Family Health Center offer?
East Cliff Family Health Center in Santa Cruz, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does East Cliff Family Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
East Cliff Family Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at East Cliff Family Health Center?
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is East Cliff Family Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. East Cliff Family 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 East Cliff Family Health Center located?
East Cliff Family Health Center is at 1510 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2912. Phone: 831-427-3500.
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.