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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in El Cajon, CA

These community health centers in El Cajon provide counseling and mental health care on a sliding scale, and cannot turn you away for inability to pay.

4

charge on a sliding scale

4

accept Medicaid

4

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

4 centers in El Cajon offering behavioral health

338 W Lexington Ave STE 104
El Cajon, CA 92020-4443

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

525 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020-4007

619-515-2498

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

855 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020-3819

619-440-2751

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

875 El Cajon Blvd
El Cajon, CA 92020-5714

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in El Cajon?

4 of the 4 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in El Cajon take Medicaid for mental health care?

4 of the 4 centers listed accept Medicaid. 4 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for mental health care in El Cajon?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.