5
charge on a sliding scale
5
accept Medicaid
5
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.
5 centers in Santa Cruz offering behavioral health
1510 Capitola Rd
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2912
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
1080 Emeline Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1996
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
Janus Of Santa Cruz
FQHC200 7th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4668
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
1400 Emeline Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1976
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
250 Locust St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3813
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
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Is there free mental health care in Santa Cruz?
5 of the 5 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 Santa Cruz take Medicaid for mental health care?
5 of the 5 centers listed accept Medicaid. 5 also see patients with no insurance at all.
Do I need insurance to be seen for mental health care in Santa Cruz?
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.