San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center
FQHCOperated by San Mateo County Health
Services offered
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 San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center
San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Redwood City, 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 San Mateo County Homeless Navigation 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 San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center 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
San Mateo County Homeless Navigation 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 San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center offer?
San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center in Redwood City, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. San Mateo County Homeless Navigation 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 San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center located?
San Mateo County Homeless Navigation Center is at 275 Blomquist St, Redwood City, CA 94063-2714. Phone: 650-385-8883.
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.