Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
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 La Mesa Family Health Center
La Mesa Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa Family Health 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.
HIV testing + PrEP at La Mesa Family Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If La Mesa Family Health 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 La Mesa Family Health 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
La Mesa Family Health 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 La Mesa Family Health Center offer?
La Mesa Family Health Center in La Mesa, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does La Mesa Family Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
La Mesa Family Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at La Mesa Family Health Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is La Mesa Family Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. La Mesa Family Health 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 La Mesa Family Health Center located?
La Mesa Family Health Center is at 8530 La Mesa Blvd, Ste 200, La Mesa, CA 91942-0966. Phone: 619-515-2300.
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.
La Mesa Family Health Center 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
If La Mesa Family Health Center is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- East County Wellness Center La Mesa, CA Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Grossmont Family Counseling Center La Mesa, CA · 1.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- La Mesa Family Dental Clinic La Mesa, CA · 1.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- East County Wellness Center II La Mesa, CA · 1.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Spring Valley Family Counseling Center Spring Valley, CA · 1.5 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK