Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center
FQHCOperated by Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc
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
56.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center
Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in San Diego, 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 Fifth Avenue Behavioral 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.
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Coverage + benefits in California
Fifth Avenue Behavioral 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 Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center offer?
Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center in San Diego, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center?
56.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Fifth Avenue Behavioral 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 Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center located?
Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center is at 1750 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-2754. Phone: 619-515-2300.
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.