San Luis Obispo Health Integration Project (SLO-HIP)
What is this service?
The County of San Luis Obispo's Behavioral Health Department received a federal grant from the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to improve integration of physical and behavioral health care for individuals with severe mental illness, by providing medical services at a Behavioral Health Services site.
The goals of the grant are to:
- Reduce chronic disease among the severely mentally ill population through early detection, intervention and prevention education.
- Improve access to a full range of integrated health services by employing a peer wellness coach with lived experience, to support participating individuals.
- Enhance information sharing between providers through electronic health information exchange.
The Health Agency, in partnership with the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC) and Transitions- Mental Health Association (TMHA), are working together to provide the following services at the Health Campus in San Luis Obispo:
- Primary care screenings
- Chronic disease management
- Tobacco cessation services
- Nutrition and fitness education
- Substance use treatment
- Specialty care referrals
- Peer recovery support
- Integrated treatment planning:
- Mental health
- Preventive health
- Health and wellness goals
Physical health screenings and exams will take place on CHC's "Clinic On Wheels."
To enroll in the SLO Health Integration Project (SLO-HIP) please call:
(805) 788- 6894
Please leave your name and phone number and a SLO-HIP staff member will return your call.
Please read the following information so you know how to continue to receive services during the temporary COVID-19 public health emergency. Some Behavioral Health programs may require additional forms to be completed. Please reach out to your treatment team with questions and concerns.
Telehealth over Zoom for Health
To avoid a delay in completing your treatment program, County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health will begin offering Remote Client Services. Remote Client Services will enable you to continue program with a certified counselor via a virtual meeting platform called Zoom.
In order to help you participate in Zoom Remote Client Services, we have created user-friendly instructions and tutorials found here. Your treatment team will be in contact with you over email with a web link so you may join your sessions virtually through a computer, tablet, or phone.
Who can use this service?
This service is available to adults with severe mental illness who are insured by Medi-Cal. Any adult with Medi-Cal insurance may receive health care services on the Clinic on Wheels.
Is there a charge for this service?
Ongoing services, including tobacco and smoking cessation services, nutrition and fitness education services, and peer support, are free for most SLO Medi-Cal (CenCal) beneficiaries. We help SLO residents who do not have Medi-Cal find resources and may provide some services on a sliding scale basis.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
To enroll in the SLO Health Integration Project (SLO-HIP) please call:
(805) 781-5564
Please leave your name and phone number and a SLO-HIP staff member will return your call.
If you currently receive mental health services at the Behavioral Health Department, let your provider know that you are interested in receiving these services.
Location, directions and hours of operation
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San Luis Obispo Adult Mental Health Services
2178 Johnson Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I just show up at the Clinic on Wheels and be served?
If you are an adult with MediCal Insurance, you are welcome to come to the scheduled Clinic on Wheels day on a first come, first serve basis, for open appointment times.
However, if you do not want to wait, it is best for you to call (805) 781-5564 to schedule your primary health care visit on the Clinic on Wheels and learn about all of the services available to you in the SLO Health Integration project.
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I would like to enroll in the SLO-Health Integration Project but I am not sure I want to stop smoking or change my diet. Can I still use the service?
Absolutely. We are here to help provide you with information about your health and support you in your health goals.
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If I enroll in SLO-Health Integration Project, can I still go to the Community Health Centers for my primary health care?
Yes. The Clinic on Wheels provided at the Health Campus is to encourage Behavioral Health clients to participate in their primary health care, but you can always go to any CHC Clinic for your health care, if you prefer.
Please contact our access line at 1 (800) 838-1381 for information or to schedule an appointment. All services are available in Spanish.