If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in San Francisco, closest first.
- North East Medical Services - San Bruno Avenue Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- North East Medical Services - 2633 San Bruno Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Southeast Family Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Southeast Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Bayview Hunters Point Clinic 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.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Silver Avenue Health Center
Silver Avenue Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in San Francisco, 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 Silver Avenue Health 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 Silver Avenue Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Silver Avenue Health Center 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 Silver Avenue Health Center 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
Silver Avenue Health 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 Silver Avenue Health Center offer?
Silver Avenue Health Center in San Francisco, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Silver Avenue Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Silver Avenue Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Silver Avenue Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Silver Avenue Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Silver Avenue Health 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 Silver Avenue Health Center located?
Silver Avenue Health Center is at 1525 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134-1293. Phone: 415-657-1700.
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.
Silver Avenue Health Center 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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