Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
Hours
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Gardner South County Health Ctr
Gardner South County Health Ctr is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Gilroy, 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 South County Health Ctr 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 South County Health Ctr or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Gardner South County Health Ctr 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
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Gardner South County Health Ctr 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 South County Health Ctr 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 South County Health Ctr offer?
Gardner South County Health Ctr in Gilroy, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Vision care.
Does Gardner South County Health Ctr accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Gardner South County Health Ctr accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Gardner South County Health Ctr?
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Gardner South County Health Ctr a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Gardner South County Health Ctr 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 South County Health Ctr located?
Gardner South County Health Ctr is at 7526 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020-5826. Phone: 408-848-9400.
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 South County Health Ctr 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:
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Where to go next
If Gardner South County Health Ctr is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in Gilroy
- Glen View Sb Health Clinic Gilroy, CA · 0.5 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Valley Health Center Gilroy Gilroy, CA · 0.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Gilroy Neighborhood Health Clinic Gilroy, CA · 1.8 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Gilroy Health Clinic II Gilroy, CA · 1.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Gilroy Health Clinic III Gilroy, CA · 1.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK