Health Care and Support Services for Homeless Persons

On January 1, 2024, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) implemented the adult expansion which made full-coverage Medi-Cal available to all eligible Californians, regardless of immigration status.

Full-coverage Medi-Cal includes:

• Medical
• Dental, vision & audiology
• Mental health
• Substance use disorder screenings

All preventive care and screening services are free. To learn more, contact your Medi-Cal health plan member services or your Medi-Cal provider.

All Medi-Cal members will need to enroll in a Medi-Cal health plan to continue receiving care from FHCSD. Our contracted Medi-Cal health plans include:

• Blue Shield Promise
• Community Health Group Partner
• Molina Healthcare Partner

For more information, click here.

• Toothaches, extractions & medications
• Covers emergency care only

To find a dental clinic near you, click here.

As the largest provider of HIV and hepatitis treatment and prevention services in the region, we believe in a client-centered approach that takes the whole individual into consideration when discussing prevention or treatment. We provide a variety of HIV and hepatitis testing, support-and-education activities and services, and we pride ourselves on working with community partners for referrals and resources.

Certified enrollment specialists are available at all of our clinic sites to assist patients with insurance enrollment in Medi-Cal or Covered California. Medi-Cal enrollment ensures access to a full scope of medical care, continuous care and support compliance with care. Staff is also available to come on-site to service organizations to help enroll community members or provide presentations about our comprehensive homeless services.

For more information about insurance enrollment, click here.

Our warm and caring mental health services staff provides support to the health of the whole body, including physical, emotional and mental well-being. Whether you need someone to talk to or are seeking care for emotional and psychological disorders, our trained clinicians employ behavioral therapies and evidence-based practices to get you the help you need.

For more information about our mental health services, click here.

We deliver high-quality and affordable primary care services that meet the full spectrum of our patients’ wellness needs. From treating chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and asthma, to offering mental health services for those who may need someone to talk to, we focus on providing compassionate care for the entire body.

For more information about primary care, click here.

Dental health affects our physical health, nutrition, self-esteem and our opportunities for employment and self-sufficiency. Through this unique program, extensive dental work, including partials/dentures, is provided to eligible participants.

Participants must have been homeless, sober and living in San Diego for a minimum of six months.

Our substance use disorder services staff and counselors work closely with the medical providers in our clinics to support patients in developing and completing personalized plans to reduce the negative physical and psychological impacts of drugs and alcohol. For those in need of additional support, we offer a structured outpatient substance use disorder program. Our services are flexible to meet each client’s unique needs and type of care after discharge.

For more information about our substance use disorder services, click here.

• Basic vision exam and glasses are covered once every two years
• Contact lenses are not covered

Call (619) 515-2398 to speak with a case manager or schedule an appointment.

You must pre-register with a case manager to make an appointment.