Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Gvhc- Los Banos
Gvhc- Los Banos is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Los Banos, 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 Gvhc- Los Banos 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 Gvhc- Los Banos or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Gvhc- Los Banos 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 Gvhc- Los Banos 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
Black infants in the U.S. have approximately twice the mortality rate of white infants per CDC NVSS data, preterm birth and SIDS are leading drivers. 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
Gvhc- Los Banos 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 Gvhc- Los Banos offer?
Gvhc- Los Banos in Los Banos, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does Gvhc- Los Banos accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Gvhc- Los Banos accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Gvhc- Los Banos?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Gvhc- Los Banos a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Gvhc- Los Banos 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 Gvhc- Los Banos located?
Gvhc- Los Banos is at 821 Texas Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635-3453. Phone: 209-826-1045.
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.
Gvhc- Los Banos 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 Gvhc- Los Banos is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Gvhc - Los Banos Dental Los Banos, CA · 0.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Camarena Health - Los Banos Los Banos, CA · 2.5 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Gvhc - Dos Palos Dos Palos, CA · 13.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Community Health Centers Of America Gustine Gustine, CA · 15.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Community Health Centers Of America Gustine Primary Care Gustine, CA · 15.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK