Health Agency | Public Health

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC)

CHC provides complete OB/GYN services including ‘well women’ exams, family planning, GYN surgeries, obstetrics, as well as care during and after pregnancy at four clinics across the county.

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CHC also provides primary care and pediatric services. 

Planned Parenthood

The Planned Parenthood clinic in San Luis Obispo offers provides contraception, STD testing and treatment, wellness and preventive care, prenatal and postpartum services, and more. They offer both in-person and telehealth services. 

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The Center for Health and Prevention (CAPSLO)

Located in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande, The Center for Health and Prevention provides free to low-cost family planning services and reproductive health services to adults and teens. They accept CenCal and many clients will qualify for free services through a state-funded program based on a sliding fee scale.

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Mobile Clinics Near You

Both CAPSLO’s The Center for Health and Prevention and the SLO Noor Foundation continue to bring reproductive healthcare to locations across the County. These mobile clinics mostly care for underserved, unhoused, or low-income community members who are not otherwise getting health care in a typical clinic.

See the latest mobile clinics schedule on CAPSLO The Center and SLO Noor Foundation social media or call The Center at 805-544-2478 and SLO Noor at 805-439-1797 for more information and to make an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted though appointments are encouraged.

Mobile Reproductive Health Clinic from CAPSLO's The Center for Health and Prevention

Women's Mobile Health from the SLO Noor Foundation

Help with Costs through State and Federal Programs

Family PACT (Planning Access Care Treatment)

In California, low-income women, men and teens seeking birth control may qualify for the state's Family PACT funding program, which includes some no-cost services. Applications are available at participating health centers, including Planned Parenthood. Eligible women may receive birth control, routine periodic exams and pap smears as well as testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or vaginal infections. Men can receive condoms and STD testing/ treatment as well as vasectomy services.

Medi-Cal (CenCal)

Medi-Cal covers many services, including birth control, STD testing, pregnancy testing, prenatal care and abortion services. Staff will verify what services are covered by your Medi-Cal insurance. Learn more and apply for Medi-Cal.

Medi-Cal during and after pregnancy — The Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP) helps pregnant individuals who can’t afford health coverage have coverage during and one year after pregnancy. MCAP covers medical, vision, and dental services, prenatal care, hospitalizations, mental health, prescriptions, and more. Learn more and apply for MCAP.

Medicare

Certain providers accept Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older or those with certain disabilities. Call ahead to inquire about Medicare coverage when you schedule an appointment. Learn more and apply for Medicare.

Every Woman Counts

Every Woman Counts provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams and pap smears for age-eligible women who do not have health insurance and meet the program's income guidelines. Every Woman Counts services are available at CHC Women's Health clinics and Planned Parenthood.

Don't have insurance?

Various programs and organizations are here to help you find the care you need:

1. You may be eligible for insurance coverage through Medi-Cal. Learn how to apply.
2. Some providers participate in programs to serve people without insurance or offer services on a sliding fee scale based on your income. Contact one of the healthcare providers above to see what services are available to you.