Clinics open to the public near here
Other clinics in Berkeley, closest first.
- West Berkeley Family Practice Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lifelong Berkeley Trust Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- William Byron Rumford Med Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Lifelong Berkeley Food And Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Over 60 Health Center - Berkeley Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Lifelong Medical Care
Lifelong Medical Care 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 Medical Care 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 Medical Care or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Lifelong Medical Care 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 Lifelong Medical Care 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
Lifelong Medical Care 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 Medical Care offer?
Lifelong Medical Care in Berkeley, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care.
Does Lifelong Medical Care accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Lifelong Medical Care accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Lifelong Medical Care?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Lifelong Medical Care a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Lifelong Medical Care 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 Medical Care located?
Lifelong Medical Care is at 2344 6th St, Berkeley, CA 94710-2412. Phone: 510-981-4122.
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.
Lifelong Medical Care 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:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
See a clinician todayWhere to go next
Free and low-cost care near Berkeley, and the coverage help that goes with it.