If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in San Jose, closest first.
- Hope Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Valley Health Center Downtown Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Indian Health Center Of Santa Clara Valley - Wellness Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- John Xxiii Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- St. James Health Center 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.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
About Gardner Downtown Health Center
Gardner Downtown Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in San Jose, 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 Gardner Downtown 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 Gardner Downtown Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Gardner Downtown 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
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Gardner Downtown 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
Gardner Downtown 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 Gardner Downtown Health Center offer?
Gardner Downtown Health Center in San Jose, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy.
Does Gardner Downtown Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Gardner Downtown Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Gardner Downtown Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Gardner Downtown Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Gardner Downtown 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 Gardner Downtown Health Center located?
Gardner Downtown Health Center is at 725 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112-1900. Phone: 408-918-2682.
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.
Gardner Downtown 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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