Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center

FQHC

Operated by St. John's Community Health

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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 Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center

Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center 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 Mendez High School Health And Wellness 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.

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Coverage + benefits in California

Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center offer?

Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center in Los Angeles, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness 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 Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center located?

Sjch Mendez High School Health And Wellness Center is at 1321 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033-3217. Phone: 323-541-1600.

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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