If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- South Bay Behavioral Health Center Imperial Beach, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Imperial Beach Health Center Imperial Beach, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Nestor Community Heath Center San Diego, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- San Ysidro Health Southwest High School San Diego, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- San Ysidro Health Sports Medicine Chula Vista, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
About South Bay Family Counseling Center
South Bay Family Counseling Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Imperial Beach, 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 South Bay Family Counseling 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 South Bay Family Counseling Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If South Bay Family Counseling 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 South Bay Family Counseling 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
South Bay Family Counseling 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 South Bay Family Counseling Center offer?
South Bay Family Counseling Center in Imperial Beach, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does South Bay Family Counseling Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
South Bay Family Counseling Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at South Bay Family Counseling Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is South Bay Family Counseling Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. South Bay Family Counseling 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 South Bay Family Counseling Center located?
South Bay Family Counseling Center is at 742 10th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932-2216. Phone: 619-515-2300.
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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Where to go next
Free and low-cost care near Imperial Beach, and the coverage help that goes with it.