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Humboldt Open Door Clinic

FQHC

Operated by Open Door Community Health Centers

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

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

Primary care

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

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Humboldt Open Door Clinic

Humboldt Open Door Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Arcata, 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 Humboldt Open Door Clinic 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 Humboldt Open Door Clinic or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Humboldt Open Door Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.

Coverage + benefits in California

Humboldt Open Door Clinic 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 Humboldt Open Door Clinic offer?

Humboldt Open Door Clinic in Arcata, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Humboldt Open Door Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Humboldt Open Door Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Humboldt Open Door Clinic?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Humboldt Open Door Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Humboldt Open Door Clinic 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 Humboldt Open Door Clinic located?

Humboldt Open Door Clinic is at 1150 Foster Ave, Arcata, CA 95521. Phone: 707-826-8610.

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.