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Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center

FQHC

Operated by Jwch Institute, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

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

Enabling services

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

Hours

16.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time

About Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center

Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Los Angeles, 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 Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center 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.

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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center 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 Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center 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

Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center 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 Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center offer?

Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center in Los Angeles, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center?

16.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time

Is Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center 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 Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women'S Center located?

Jwch Medical Clinic At Downtown Women's Center is at 442 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-2132. Phone: 213-223-2900.

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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