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.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace
San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in El Cajon, 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 Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace 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 Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace 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
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace 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
San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace 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 Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace offer?
San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace in El Cajon, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace?
44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace a federally qualified health center?
Yes. San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace 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 Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace located?
San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace is at 875 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020-5714. Phone: 619-662-4100.
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.
San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace 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
If San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego Pace is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in El Cajon
- Chase Avenue Family Health Center El Cajon, CA · 0.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
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- Dap Health - Centro Medico El Cajon El Cajon, CA · 1.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- La Maestra Rea Avenue Clinic El Cajon, CA · 1.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
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