Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Truecare
Truecare is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Encinitas, 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 Truecare 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 Truecare or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Truecare 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 Truecare 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
Truecare 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 Truecare offer?
Truecare in Encinitas, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care.
Does Truecare accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Truecare accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Truecare?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Truecare a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Truecare 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 Truecare located?
Truecare is at 1130 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024-5008. Phone: 760-753-7842.
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.
Truecare 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:
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Where to go next
If Truecare is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Truecare Rancho Sante Fe Quickcare San Marcos, CA · 9.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Truecare Carlsbad, CA · 9.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Truecare San Marcos, CA · 9.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Truecare San Marcos, CA · 9.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Truecare Vista Way Ste 102 Oceanside, CA · 10.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK