Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Community Health Partner in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers has been dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services to the Santa Cruz community since 1974. Our mission centers on ensuring equitable access to medical care for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and financial circumstances. We offer a wide range of services including primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics, and specialized programs such as prenatal care and substance use disorder treatment. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals is committed to delivering patient-centered care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of our community.We maintain three accessible clinic locations with extended evening and Saturday hours to accommodate diverse schedules. Through partnerships and outreach initiatives, we strive to eliminate barriers to healthcare access while maintaining rigorous standards of clinical excellence. Our organization operates with full transparency and ethical integrity, prioritizing community well-being over profit. As a federally supported health center, we combine public health service principles with personalized medical attention to serve as a trusted healthcare resource for Santa Cruz County residents.
Services
Primary Care
Behavioral Health
Pediatrics
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Acupuncture
Chiropractic Services
Substance Use Treatment
Health Education
Insurance Enrollment
Food Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We serve all patients regardless of ability to pay through sliding-scale fees
- We offer evening and Saturday clinic hours for scheduling flexibility
- Our team includes bilingual Spanish-speaking providers and interpreters
- We provide integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment services
- We maintain electronic health records for coordinated, data-driven care
Services
Primary Care
Our primary care services provide comprehensive medical treatment for patients of all ages through personalized, continuous healthcare relationships. We offer preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and acute care for common illnesses and injuries. Our patient-centered approach ensures coordinated care between primary providers and specialists while maintaining electronic health records for improved treatment continuity and patient engagement.
Behavioral Health
Integrated behavioral health services address mental health concerns through individual and family therapy, substance use counseling, and school-based support programs. Our licensed clinicians provide evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and developmental challenges. Services include brief interventions during medical visits and coordinated care between mental health specialists and primary care providers to address whole-person wellness.
Healthy Pregnancy Program
This comprehensive program offers specialized medical care and educational resources for expectant mothers throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Services include regular check-ups, immunizations, childbirth education classes, and referrals to community support agencies. We provide acupuncture and chiropractic care to address pregnancy-related discomforts while ensuring proper documentation for hospital delivery coordination and postnatal follow-up care.
Pediatrics
Our pediatric services focus on comprehensive healthcare for newborns through teenagers, including well-child exams, immunizations, and developmental screenings. We address common childhood health issues like asthma, obesity, and behavioral concerns while providing nutrition counseling and chronic care management. The program emphasizes family-centered care through breastfeeding support and healthy weight management guidance.
Acupuncture & Chiropractic
Complementary therapies include traditional acupuncture for pain management and wellness enhancement, along with chiropractic adjustments for musculoskeletal alignment. Our licensed practitioners use evidence-based techniques to treat conditions like migraines, back pain, and stress-related disorders. These services integrate with conventional medical care to provide holistic treatment options for improving mobility and overall well-being.
People
Anita Aguirre
CEO
Seasoned healthcare executive with extensive local experience, appointed as Santa Cruz Community Health Centers's new CEO. Holds Master of Public Health degree and deep commitment to community health equity.
Genesee Villalta
Physician Assistant
Graduated from University of Southern California, brings specialized expertise in primary care services to our patient-centered care teams.
Brittany Bellows
Physician Assistant
Dedicated provider at East Cliff Family Health Center, offering comprehensive medical care with focus on patient education and preventive health strategies.
Michael Amster
Family Physician
Double-boarded specialist in pain management and family medicine, contributing extensive clinical experience to enhance our multidisciplinary care approach.
Brenda Gonzalez
Mental Health Professional
Bilingual LCSW with nearly four decades of experience, leading behavioral health initiatives and providing culturally competent mental health services.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Net, United Health Care, Cigna, and Kaiser. Sliding scale fees available for uninsured patients.
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
Yes, we offer evening hours until 8pm Monday-Thursday and Saturday appointments from 8am-1pm at our Live Oak Health Center location.
Are services available for non-English speakers?
We provide Spanish language services and telephone interpretation for all other languages through our bilingual staff and professional interpretation services.
What pediatric services do you offer?
Our pediatric care includes well-child exams, immunizations, developmental screenings, nutrition counseling, and treatment for common childhood illnesses and chronic conditions.
Do you provide mental health services?
Yes, we offer integrated behavioral health services including individual therapy, family counseling, substance use treatment, and school-based mental health support programs.
Are there options for patients who can't afford care?
We operate a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, offering primary care visits from $0-30 for uninsured patients regardless of payment ability.
Reviews (2)
Nanci Ryker-Judd
Apr 12, 2022
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I recently started going to their facility in Ben Lomond & have had the best medical experience I've had in a LONG time! Dr. Lovell was so thorough, empathetic & kind. I am so glad we have this office in San Lorenzo Valley now. It was severely needed.
Mark Moroney
Jan 12, 2020
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Casey Kirkhart is a wonderful doctor Takes the time to listen and in turn provides excellent care. 5 stars.
