Free health and medical clinics San Mateo County.
Medical care services in San Mateo County are provided by community clinics, health care centers, and other providers. Many locations in the county provide more basic type care, such as physicals, health screenings, primary health care, information on free medication programs, and referrals to specialists. Some locations offer dental care and cleanings as well, particularly for children. They provide essential services to low-income, uninsured people, or the un- or underserved, irrespective of their ability to pay, cultural or ethnic backgrounds. Patients can save a substantial amount of money on their medical bills by using a low cost or free clinic.
While the exact details of health services vary, in general they are offered by licensed professionals, doctors, dentists, or nurses who volunteer their time. Most of the care is temporary, not ongoing. Those patients who need ongoing care or assistance with paying their medical bills are referred to other San Mateo County services or state of California programs.
Arbor Free Clinic
795 Willow Road
Menlo Park California 94025
People who lack medical insurance can turn to this facility. Professionals, most of who are volunteers, offer basic primary health care and even the possibility of free medication. The free clinic is designed to provide services to low-income, homeless or uninsured patients in Palo Alto California and other close by, surrounding areas. Cardiology, opthalmology dermatology, checkups and more are offered once per month on a referral only basis, and all patients are served on a first come, first serve basis.
MayView Community Health Center
270 Grant Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94306
This non-profit operates 3 different clinics for San Mateo County for families. Uninsured and low income people in the southern-most part of San Mateo County as well as northern part of Santa Clara County can be served here. Medical services provided include pediatrics, general medical care, gynecology, comprehensive perinatal care, immunizations, well child care, TB testing, comprehensive prenatal services, chronic disease case management, family planning, and STS testing and treatment.
Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) provides Prenatal classes as well as well child screenings and immunizations. All information and services are offered in both Spanish and English. This health center provides a medical home for the uninsured and offers access to a health care safety net.
Ravenswood Family Health Center
1798-A Bay Road
East Palo Alto California 94303
A second location is at Menlo Park: Ravenswood Family Health Center - Belle Haven, 100 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park 94025.
Residents of all ages can receive primary health and dental care services. Examples of what is offered includes immunizations, prenatal and pediatrics, teen and adult medical services, family planning, asthma, care of diabetes, and treatment or advice on other chronic disease conditions. Testing, screenings, laboratory services and subsidized prescription drugs may all be distributed. Also offered are integrated behavioral Health Services by appointment for children and adults.
Dental care offered here includes oral health education, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and emergency dental assistance.
Rotacare Bay Area, Inc., also known as Coast Side Clinic
225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100-A
Half Moon Bay CA 94019
(408) 379-8000
Offers low cost or affordable urgent care health services for uninsured Coastside residents. The clinic sees patients on a first-come, first-served basis. Medical services include treatment of minor injuries and sprains, basic illness, infections, rashes, sore throats and fever by licensed nurses and physicians. Some free prescription drugs may be distributed.
Seton Medical Center Clinic, part of the RotaCare Bay Area, Inc. facility
1900 Sullivan Avenue
Daly City CA 94015
Provides urgent care health services for uninsured residents. Medical services available include the treatment of basic illness. Examples are sore throats, infections, minor injuries and sprains, rashes, and fever. Free medications may be provided for these conditions, as well as immunizations for children.
Samaritan House
4031 Pacific Blvd.
San Mateo California 94403
Redwood City Free Medical Clinic, which is also part of Samaritan House
114 Fifth Avenue
Redwood City CA 94063
(650) 839-1447
Can distribute free medical care. Free medical care may be offered by the clinic. A program known as Project Smile provides a free dental exam, including cleanings for children.
San Mateo Free Medical Clinic.
19 West 39th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
Provides free dental and medical care to those in need. The community clinic also offers basic medical care for adults.
San Mateo County Health System - Mobile Clinic
37th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
Call 650-573-2786
Offers public health and preventive health care type services such as health counseling and referrals, blood pressure and blood sugar checks and more. For a low cost, the Mobile center also offers adult and pediatric immunizations, TB testing, initial primary care intervention, and treatment for minor illness/injury.
Belle Haven Community Health Clinic
100 Terminal Avenue
Menlo Park California 94025
(650) 322-4578
San Mateo Medical Center - Coastside Clinic
225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100-A
Half Moon Bay CA 94019
(650) 877-7070
Services from this clinic include STD testing and treatment, OB/GYN, health education, mental health services and benefits analysis, and adult primary care.
San Mateo Medical Center - Daly City Clinic
380 - 90th Street
Daly City California 94015
San Mateo County families can gain access to general family medical services. Get help including baby clinic, immunization, family planning services, HIV testing and counseling, adult primary care, senior care services, and nutrition. Dental care is provided too.
Daly City Youth Health Center
2778-2780 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City CA 94015-1634
Fair Oaks Clinic
2710 Middlefield Road
Redwood City CA 94063
Medical services include comprehensive prenatal care, health assessments, treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, venereal disease screening, premarital exams, family planning, pregnancy testing and referral, immunizations. Low cost dental services for children and teenagers may be provided.
San Mateo Medical Center and the Main Campus
222 - 39th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
(650) 573-2222
Ron Robinson Senior Care Center
222 West 39th Avenue
San Mateo California 94403
San Mateo County Health System and the South San Francisco Clinic
306 Spruce Avenue
South San Francisco CA 94080
Willow Clinic
795 Willow Road, Bldg. 334
Menlo Park CA 94025
(650) 599-3890
Services include variable rate, quality, and affordable dental care, adult and pediatric primary care, some specialty care including AIDS services, and optometry.
Stanford University Clinic
900 Blake Wilbur Drive
Palo Alto California 94304
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