Black Health

Community Health Centers in San Diego, CA

89 federally funded clinics in San Diego accepting patients regardless of insurance.

City Heights East

FQHC

Operated by Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

5526 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115-3623
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

619-515-2300 Full details →

Hchc-San Diego

FQHC

Operated by Herald Christian Health Center

7808 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111-1613
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

626-286-8700 Full details →

Finding sliding-scale care in San Diego

Community Health Centers in San Diego are part of the HRSA-funded Section 330 network. Each center above is required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status and to offer sliding-scale fees based on your household income. Most centers also run an on-site pharmacy that uses 340B pricing to dispense prescriptions at significant discounts.

Call the center ahead of your first visit to confirm they are accepting new patients, ask whether you need an appointment or can walk in, and find out what to bring — typically photo ID, proof of income (a paystub or self-declaration), and any insurance card you have. If you qualify for Medicaid or marketplace coverage but aren't enrolled, FQHC patient navigators can enroll you in coverage the same day you're seen.

Specialties often available

  • Primary care (adult and family medicine)
  • Dental cleanings, fillings, and urgent dental care
  • Behavioral health counseling and psychiatric medication management
  • OB/GYN and maternal health, often with Black-led midwifery or doula referrals
  • Pediatrics and school-based health
  • Substance-use treatment including medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
  • HIV testing, PrEP, and antiretroviral care

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