No Health Insurance?
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For residents not able to receive coverage, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast provides sliding-scale medical and dental care. Tolosa Children's Dental Center also provides sliding-scale dental care. 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 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. Also visit this page for free medical care options. 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/ |