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Gvhc- Turlock West

FQHC

Operated by Golden Valley Health Centers

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
1200 W Main St, Turlock, CA 95380-5107

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Gvhc- Turlock West

Gvhc- Turlock West is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Turlock, 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- Turlock West 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- Turlock West or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Gvhc- Turlock West 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 Gvhc- Turlock West 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

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. 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- Turlock West 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- Turlock West offer?

Gvhc- Turlock West in Turlock, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Gvhc- Turlock West accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Gvhc- Turlock West accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Gvhc- Turlock West?

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Gvhc- Turlock West a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Gvhc- Turlock West 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- Turlock West located?

Gvhc- Turlock West is at 1200 W Main St, Turlock, CA 95380-5107. Phone: 209-668-5388.

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.

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