California Avenue Community Health, Bakersfield, CA

California Avenue Community Health is a community health center located in Bakersfield, California, providing accessible, affordable primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals and families across Kern County. As a community-focused health provider serving one of California's largest and most agriculturally significant regions, California Avenue Community Health plays a vital role in addressing the healthcare needs of Bakersfield's diverse and underserved population, including low-income families, farmworkers, and uninsured or underinsured residents throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

Community health centers of this type typically operate under a mission of health equity and patient-centered care, offering a broad spectrum of integrated medical, behavioral health, and preventive services regardless of a patient's ability to pay. California Avenue Community Health is dedicated to reducing health disparities and improving long-term health outcomes for Kern County residents by delivering culturally sensitive, comprehensive care close to home within the communities it serves.

Services provided by this facility

• Primary and preventive medical care
• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma)
• Pediatric and well-child care
• Women's health and prenatal care
• Behavioral health and mental health counseling
• Substance use disorder treatment and counseling
• Dental and oral health services
• Immunizations and wellness screenings
• Pharmacy and medication assistance
• Health education and community outreach
• Sliding-scale and income-based fee assistance