No Health Insurance?
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For residents not able to receive health insurance coverage, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast provides sliding-scale medical and dental care. Adults can receive free medical, dental and vision care at the Noor Clinics. Tolosa Children's Dental Center also provides sliding-scale dental care for children. CHDP provides free well-child checkups. SLO County Mental Health has a sliding scale, and there are several no and low-cost counseling options. Hospitals also have charity care policies (ask for finanical aid) and the Hospital Presumptive Eligibility program may be of assistance.
Emergency care for adults who do not qualify for Medi-Cal may be available through the SLO County Public Health Medically Indigent Services Program: www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Public-Health/All-Public-Health-Services/Medically-Indigent-Services-Program-(MISP).aspx. Visit this page for additional free medical care resouces. For help accessing care, contact a local Family Resource Center or the Public Health Nurse Navigator Program (see side bar). |
Health NavigationThe SLO County Public Health Nurse Navigator Program helps SLO County residents get access to the health care they need.
If a resident doesn't have health insurance, needs help finding a provider, or something else related to navigating the health care system, contact the Health Care Access and Navigation staff for a free, confidential evaluation at 805-781-4838. Learn more and find a Contact Form here. Need Help?
Contact an advocate or staff member at a Family Resource Center for support with non-medical needs such as food, clothing, shelter, parent education and navigating social services. A full listing of Family Resource Centers in San Luis Obispo County can be found here:
https://sloparents.org/slo-frc-directory/ |