If this clinic can't see you
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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program
Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Berkeley, 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 Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program 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 Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program 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
Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program 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 Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program offer?
Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program in Berkeley, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program?
HRSA lists this site as open about 2 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program 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 Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program located?
Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program is at 1741 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703-2119. Phone: 510-843-3420.
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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