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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 Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Peninsula Healthcare Connection is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Palo Alto, 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 Peninsula Healthcare Connection 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 Peninsula Healthcare Connection or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Peninsula Healthcare Connection 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 Peninsula Healthcare Connection 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
Peninsula Healthcare Connection 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 Peninsula Healthcare Connection offer?
Peninsula Healthcare Connection in Palo Alto, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Peninsula Healthcare Connection accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Peninsula Healthcare Connection accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Peninsula Healthcare Connection?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Peninsula Healthcare Connection a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Peninsula Healthcare Connection is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Peninsula Healthcare Connection located?
Peninsula Healthcare Connection is at 33 Encina Ave STE 103, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2343. Phone: 650-853-0321.
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.
Peninsula Healthcare Connection 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
Free and low-cost care near Palo Alto, and the coverage help that goes with it.