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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.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter
Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter 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 Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter 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 Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter 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 Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter 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
Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter 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 Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter offer?
Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter in San Jose, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter 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 Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter located?
Homeless Clinic At Homefirst Shelter is at 2011 Little Orchard St, San Jose, CA 95125-1031. Phone: 408-294-2100.
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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