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- Behavioral Health and Counseling Services
- Cancer Detection and Prevention
- Community Health Education presentations
- Diabetes Services
- Healthcare for the Homeless
- Health care assistance for uninsured adults with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome
- Healthy Families and Medi-Cal Application Assistance
- HIV Services
- INS exams
- Prenatal Care
- Weight
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LOW COST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE: Neighborhood Healthcare’s behavioral health unit has unlicensed clinicians (interns and psych assistants). These gifted clinicians are available to see individual cash-paying clients (adults, children, couples, families) and groups at a fixed, low-fee rate. All of the interns and two of the doctoral students are at Alliant International University; the other psych assistant is a bilingual MFT-trainee.
Please call (760) 520-8340 for more information (and a complete lists of groups offered). Neighborhood Healthcare is at 425 North Date, Escondido, CA 92025. Mickey Suozzo, Clinical Supervisor, PSY 18393
Counseling, Medication Management and Group Therapy located at Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Ray M. Dickinson Wellness Center in Escondido provides behavioral health care in both English and Spanish. The MHSA program assistance is available to serve low-income severely mentally ill uninsured patients. Call (760) 746-5857 for more information.
Counseling and Medication Management located at Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Grand Avenue in Escondido provides behavioral health care in both English and Spanish. Call (760) 520-8200 for more information.
Counseling, Medication Management and Group Therapy located at Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Winchester Road in Temecula provides behavioral health care in both English and Spanish. Call (951) 694-9449 for more information.
Counseling and Medication Management located at Neighborhood Healthcare ~ El Cajon provides behavioral health care in both English and Spanish. Call (619) 440-2751 for more information.
Cancer Detection Program (CDP) located at all Neighborhood Healthcare sites in San Diego and Southwest Riverside counties provides for pap smears, breast exams, mammograms and breast cancer treatment for women 50 years and over. Formerly called the Breast Cancer Early Detection Program (BCEDP). Contact any health center for more information. Site phone numbers are available by clicking here.
Free health education and wellness promotion presentations. The Community Health Programs Department provides presentations on a variety of health education topics:
*Healthy Families/Medi-Cal Programs. Certified application assistants can provide information about low or no cost health insurance programs available to qualifying families. (760) 520-8325
*HIV/AIDS Education. HIV prevention information is offered and free HIV testing is provided. (619) 440-7616 x 208
*Teen Clinics - Life Skills and Pregnancy Prevention. East County: (619) 440-7661 x 220, Escondido: (760) 737-6900 and Temecula: (951) 719-1414
* Dental Education. Learn proper brushing techniques and healthy eating habits to care for your children's teeth. East County: (619) 440-7616 x 215 or Escondido and Pauma Valley (760) 520-8366
Oral Health Initiative in North Inland and East San Diego County (Escondido and Lakeside dental centers) is to promote better oral hygiene in children ages 0-5 and in pregnant women. Dental services and Dental education classes are offered. You can obtain more information by contacting Bernardette in East San Diego County at bernardettes@nhcare.org or (619) 440-7616 x 215 or Angelica in North Inland San Diego County at angelicae@nhcare.org or (760) 520-8366. This project is funded through the First 5 Commission of San Diego and managed by the San Diego Council of Community Clinics.
Dental Services for children ages 0-18 and CMS recipients. Pediatric dentistry available. In Escondido (Inland North San Diego County). Open Monday through Saturday. Call (760) 520-8330 for an appointment.
Dental Services for all ages. In Pauma Valley. Open Monday through Friday from 8 to 5. Call (760) 742-0672 for an appointment.
Project Dulce Diabetes Management program located in Escondido, Temecula and El Cajon is a diabetes management program that was developed with Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute and partially funded by the County of San Diego to improve access to quality health care services for underserved and unfunded individuals with poorly managed diabetes. The target population is largely Latino. It provides comprehensive diabetes care using certified diabetes educator nurses and using Promotores to provide peer education and support in nutrition, life style changes and fitness. Promotores also provide case management under this model. Referral by Neighborhood Healthcare provider only. Talk to your Neighborhood Healthcare provider for more information.
Outreach and medical services for the homeless in both North Inland and East San Diego County providing medical, dental and mental health care. The program provides for three medical and dental visits a year and also covers a visit to the eye doctor to include a pair of prescription glasses. For more information contact Kristhyna at kristhynaa@nhcare.org or (760) 520-8339. Funded by San Diego County DHHS.
Medications, disease management education & support, case management and a medical home for uninsured adults diagnosed with hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes or metabolic syndrome. You must live in San Diego County and qualify based on residency, citizenship and income. In North Inland San Diego County call Damaris De la Torre @ (760) 690-5907 or email damarisd@nhcare.org. In East San Diego County call Maria @ (619) 440-7616 x 218 or email mariaa@nhcare.org. Funded by San Diego County DHHS.
Kids Insurance Partners (KIP) located in El Cajon and Lakeside and serving East County provides outreach, education and assistance with Healthy Families and other public health care insurance programs. For more information contact Rocio at rocioa@nhcare.org or call (619) 517-7555. Funded by the First 5 Commission of San Diego County.
Health Access Initiative (Projecto Sombrilla) located in Escondido and Pauma Valley and serving North Inland County provides outreach, education and assistance with Healthy Families and other public health care insurance programs. For more information contact Susana at susanaw@nhcare.org or (760) 520-8333. Funded by the First 5 Commission of San Diego County.
Healthy Families and Medi-Cal Assistance located in Temecula offers assistance with Healthy Families and other public health care insurance. Call (951) 694-9449 or (951) 719-1414 to make an appointment.
HIV/AIDS testing and counseling
In North Inland San Diego County contact Antonio at antoniom@nhcare.org or (760) 520-8363 for information and appointments.
In East San Diego County contact Consuelo at consueloh@nhcare.org or (619) 440-7616 x 208 for information and appointments.
Walk-In HIV Rapid Testing Clinics
El Cajon: Tuesday 4 pm - 7:30 pm (855 E. Madison Avenue)
Lakeside: Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm (10039 Vine Street)
Escondido: Tuesday and Friday 8 am - 12 pm (1001 E. Grand Ave.)
No appointment is necessary. Results are given in 30 minutes, no blood is necessary for the test.
Funded by Ryan White and Title X.
HIV/AIDS outreach and education. For information contact Consuelo at consueloh@nhcare.org or (619) 440-7616 x 208 for information, appointments and to schedule presentations. Funded by Title X.
HIV/AIDS medical care located in Escondido. Call (760) 520-8200 for information or an appointment.
We offer INS medical exams, a requirement for anyone applying for legal residency or citizenship in the United States.
Exams are available weekdays by appointment only either at Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Escondido at (760) 520-8100 or Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Pauma Valley at (760) 742-9923.
Fees for the exam are $150, plus laboratory and immunizations. Additional costs may vary depending upon specific government requirements for type of application and country of origin.
Patients will also need to bring a government-issued photo ID and BCIS physical forms, which may be obtained online at ww.bcis.gov/graphics/surgeonportal.htm, from INS or from your attorney.
Quality prenatal care programs are offered in Escondido, Pauma Valley, Temecula, Lakeside and El Cajon. Program includes medical care, health and nutrition education, WIC assistance, dental care and other services. Call your local Neighborhood Healthcare health center for more information. Click here for site listing and phone numbers.
Older Adult services located in Escondido specializing in the medical behavioral health care for those 50 years and over. Call (760) 520-8200 for more information.
Latino Senior Peer Program meets every Friday in Escondido at 425 N. Date Street. This support group was developed to decrease isolation of monolingual Latino seniors. This is a free service. Contact Irma for more information. (760) 520-8323 or irmac@nhcare.org.
Teen Clinic in Escondido offers specialized teen services to include family planning and health education services, including comprehensive sexual education classes, referrals for clinical services and behaioral health services/depression screenings for youth ages 12 to 19. Call (760) 737-6900 for more information or to make an appointment.
Teen Clinic in El Cajon offers specialized teen services to include family planning and health education services, including comprehensive sexual education classes and referrals for clinical services for youth ages 12 to 19. Call (619) 440-2751 for more information or to make an appointment.
Teen Clinic in Temecula offers specialized teen services to include family planning and health education services, including comprehensive sexual education classes and referrals for clinical services for youth ages 12 to 19. For more information (951) 719-1414.
KP KIDS ~ Neighborhood Healthcare offered in Escondido, El Cajon and Lakeside is a free health promotion program offered in English or Spanish that helps to improve the ways families eat and exercise. It is designed for children age 5-12 years and their family members. Its goal is to promote healthy eating and increased physical activity. Classes are every week for six weeks. Each class is 1 hour and 40 minutes long, divided into nutrition education, physical activity, medical services, and behavior change education.
Escondido: Talk to your Neighborhood Healthcare provider for more information or contact Irma at (760) 520-8323 / irmac@nhcare.org.
El Cajon and Lakeside: Talk to your Neighborhood Healthcare provider for more information or call (619) 440-2751.