Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland

FQHC

Operated by Lifelong Medical Care

This site serves a specific population, such as enrolled students. Call before you go.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

991 14th St, Oakland, CA 94607-3230

HRSA lists this site as open about 32 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

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

Enabling services

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

About Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland

Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Oakland, 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--West Oakland 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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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland 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.

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Coverage + benefits in California

Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland offer?

Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland in Oakland, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.

Does Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland?

HRSA lists this site as open about 32 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland 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--West Oakland located?

Lifelong Medical Care--West Oakland is at 991 14th St, Oakland, CA 94607-3230. Phone: 510-407-1341.

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--West Oakland 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:

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