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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in San Diego, CA

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

39

charge on a sliding scale

39

accept Medicaid

39

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.

39 centers in San Diego offering behavioral health

5454 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115-3621

619-515-2400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

701 16th St
San Diego, CA 92101-7310

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4725 Market St
San Diego, CA 92102-4715

619-515-2560

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1250 6th Ave, Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92101-4368

619-515-2525

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

5472 El Cajon Blvd STE 101
San Diego, CA 92115-3622

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102-4541

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2130 National Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113-2209

619-515-2382

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1750 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101-2754

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4094 4Th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103-2143

619-515-2545

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4040 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104-2684

619-515-2449

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4167 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, CA 92105-1642

619-779-7900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4305 University Ave, Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92105-1690

619-501-1235

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4305 University Ave, Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92105-1645

619-269-1267

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4060 Fairmount Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105-1608

619-280-4213

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4157 Fairmount Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105-1609

619-280-4213

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

7290 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115-1829

619-906-5347

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

6973 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111-6342

858-279-0925

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2204 National Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113-3615

619-515-2355

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1809 National Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113-2196

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4290 Polk Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105-1592

619-563-0250

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4305 University Ave, Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92105-1690

619-280-2058

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1016 Outer Road
San Diego, CA 92154-1351

619-429-3733

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4930 Naples St
San Diego, CA 92110-3820

619-269-8969

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2136 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104-1102

619-515-2588

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3544 30Th Street
San Diego, CA 92104-4120

619-515-2424

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

5160 Federal Blvd
San Diego, CA 92105-5429

619-515-2454

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

9855 Erma Rd STE 105-106
San Diego, CA 92131-3001

844-200-2426

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

5296 University Ave, Suite F1
San Diego, CA 92105-2269

844-200-2426

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

8977 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126-2716

844-200-2426

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2630 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-6599

619-234-2158

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

7011 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111-6307

858-279-9676

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3364 Beyer Blvd
San Diego, CA 92173-1322

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

292 Euclid Ave, Ste 210
San Diego, CA 92114-3629

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3177 Ocean View Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92113-1498

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4690 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92115-4403

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

286 Euclid Ave, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92114-3613

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

950 S Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114-6201

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

286 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114-3610

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1685 Hollister Street
San Diego, CA 92154-4548

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in San Diego?

39 of the 39 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 San Diego take Medicaid for mental health care?

39 of the 39 centers listed accept Medicaid. 39 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for mental health care in San Diego?

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.