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Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic

FQHC

Operated by St. John's Community Health

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic

Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Los Angeles, 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 Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic 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 Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic or nearby

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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 Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic 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.

Pediatric care for Black families

Black infants in the U.S. have approximately twice the mortality rate of white infants per CDC NVSS data, preterm birth and SIDS are leading drivers. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Coverage + benefits in California

Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic 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 Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic offer?

Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic in Los Angeles, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic?

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic 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 Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic located?

Sjch Lewis Frayser Clinic is at 5701 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90037-4045. Phone: 323-541-1411.

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.

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