activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 30
- Adolescent Health Services Youth-Focused Sexual & Reproductive Health ServicesProvides confidential contraceptive counseling, pregnancy and STD testing, health education, and counseling on sexuality, relationships, and substance use for pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Adult Day Health Care Program Adult Day Health Care ProgramsOperates Adult Day Health Care programs in Lancaster and other locations, providing therapeutic recreation, activity programs, respite care, and specialized interventions for adults with physical impairments, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, disabilities, mental illness, or memory impairment, including Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Adult Day Health Care Programs Adult Day Health Care ProgramsOperates Adult Day Health Care programs in Lancaster and other locations, offering therapeutic recreation, respite care, specialized interventions for Alzheimer’s and dementia, and support for adults with physical impairments, disabilities, or mental illness.
- Comprehensive Primary Medical Care Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareProvides comprehensive primary medical care services including physical exams, immunizations, chronic disease management, treatment of injuries and illnesses, and health education through 17 health centers and multiple accessible locations in Los Angeles County.
- Comprehensive Primary Medical Care Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareProvides comprehensive primary medical care services, including medical examinations, immunizations, chronic disease management, health education, translation services, insurance enrollment, and onsite pharmacy services at multiple accessible locations across Los Angeles County.
- Enhanced Services Program (ESP) Participation Emergency Supply DistributionParticipates in the Enhanced Services Program (ESP), an interim housing program for homeless individuals located at the Weingart Center for the Homeless, providing integrated health and social services.
- Expansion of Downtown Health ServicesOperates the Corner of Hope facility in Skid Row as an expansion of the Center for Community Health Downtown, increasing access to care in a high-need area.
- Free Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides free transportation via NetVan and other services to help low-income and homeless individuals access medical visits, specialists, health centers, and social services throughout Los Angeles County.
- HIV and STI Prevention and Care HIV & STI Testing and Treatment ServicesOffers HIV testing, STI screening and treatment, PrEP, PEP, antiretroviral therapy, patient navigation, counseling, and integrated medical, dental, and mental health services for people living with or at increased risk of HIV.
- HIV and STI Prevention and Care HIV & STI Testing and Treatment ServicesDelivers specialized HIV medical care, antiretroviral treatment, PrEP, PEP, HIV/STI testing, screening, treatment, patient navigation, counseling, and dental and mental health services for people living with or at increased risk of HIV.
- Health Access Support Programs Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOffers sliding-fee scale services for patients at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, benefits and insurance enrollment assistance, translation services, and onsite pharmacy support to reduce barriers to care.
- Health Homes Program for Chronically Ill Medi-Cal Members Integrated Care & Case ManagementOperates a care coordination program providing care management, health promotion, family support, and referrals to community and social services for chronically ill Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
- Health Homes Program for Medi-Cal Members Integrated Care & Case ManagementOperates a Health Homes Program for chronically ill Medi-Cal members, providing care coordination, care management, health services, health promotion, family support, and referrals to community and social services.
- Healthcare Access Support ServicesOffers free and low-cost transportation via NetVan and other services to transport patients to medical visits, specialists, and social services agencies; provides sliding-fee scale discounts and insurance enrollment support to reduce barriers to care.
- Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment HIV & STI Testing and Treatment ServicesOffers free and low-cost Hepatitis C testing, diagnosis, treatment, and specialty pharmacy services for patients in need.
- Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment HIV & STI Testing and Treatment ServicesProvides free and low-cost Hepatitis C testing, diagnosis, treatment, and specialty pharmacy services.
- Mobile and Off-Site Health ServicesProvides off-site health services to residents in limited-mobility housing locations such as Abbey Apartments, St. George Hotel, Simone, and Project 50, expanding access to care for vulnerable populations.
- Mobile and Off-Site Health Services Homeless Health Navigation & Care AccessProvides off-site health services to residents in limited-mobility locations such as Abbey Apartments, St. George Hotel, Simone, and Project 50 at the Charles Cobb Apartment, and operates the Corner of Hope facility in Skid Row as an extension of the Center for Community Health Downtown.
- Recuperative and Medically-Focused Homeless CareOperates the Recuperative Care Program providing bed space, medical care, case management, meals, and housing resources for homeless individuals with acute medical conditions, at a lower cost than hospitalization; also participates in the Enhanced Services Program (ESP) for interim housing.
- Recuperative and Respite Care ProgramProvides bed space and respite care for homeless individuals with acute medical conditions, including medical care, case management, personal care, meals, housing resources, and reunification services; operates at a daily cost significantly lower than hospitalization.
- Reproductive and Adolescent Health Services Youth-Focused Sexual & Reproductive Health ServicesProvides confidential contraceptive counseling, pregnancy and STD testing, health education, and counseling on sexuality, relationships, and substance use for pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Residential Treatment and 24/7 Care for Women Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates the Mini Twelve Step House Inc., a residential treatment facility providing 24/7 therapeutic care for women, including those with small children, in a homelike setting.
- Residential Treatment and Recovery Services Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates residential facilities including the Mini Twelve Step House Inc. for women in recovery and provides 24/7 residential care for women, including those with small children, in a therapeutic, homelike setting.
- Sliding Fee and Financial Access Programs Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesProvides health care services without turning away patients due to inability to pay and offers a sliding fee scale for individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, along with free or low-cost medications and essential resources.
- Specialty Eye Care Services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesDelivers eye exams for adults and children, retinal screenings for diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, prescription glasses, and emergency care for eye infections.
- Specialty Eye Care Services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesOffers eye exams for adults and children, retinal screenings for diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, prescription glasses, and emergency care for eye infections.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides trauma-informed, harm reduction-based substance use disorder treatment programs, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use, and specialized services for people at risk of or living with HIV.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides substance use disorder treatment programs using trauma-informed care and harm reduction approaches, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use, and specialized services for people living with or at risk of HIV.
- Youth Health and Support Services Homeless Health Navigation & Care AccessOperates Covenant House to provide homeless youth with emergency and primary care medical exams, psychological and psychiatric services, and referrals to specialty care including optometry and dentistry.
- Youth Health and Support Services Homeless Health Navigation & Care AccessOperates Covenant House to provide homeless youth with emergency and primary medical care, psychological and psychiatric services, and referrals to specialty care including optometry and dentistry.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Comprehensive care continuum for HIV services comprehensive_care_continuumSupports patients across the full HIV care continuum—from prevention and testing to treatment—through integrated, coordinated services that promote long-term health and well-being.
- Comprehensive care model for underserved populations comprehensive care modelImproves health outcomes among underserved groups through direct service delivery and coordination of medical care, education, supportive services, and research.
- Culturally and linguistically appropriate care delivery culturally_and_linguistically_appropriate_careProvides health services through culturally competent, linguistically accessible models in community-based settings, employing diverse care teams to ensure relevance and confidentiality, especially in HIV and primary care contexts.
- Culturally and linguistically appropriate care delivery culturally_and_linguistically_appropriate_careProvides integrated health services through culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate models delivered by multicultural teams in accessible community settings to improve equity and engagement.
- Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) model for vulnerable populations federally_qualified_health_center_modelOperates under the Federally Qualified Health Center designation to serve underserved and vulnerable communities with comprehensive, equitable care enabled by federal support and regulatory frameworks.
- Federally Qualified Health Center model for vulnerable populations federally qualified health center modelOperates under the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) designation to expand access to comprehensive, affordable care for underserved and vulnerable communities.
- Integrated care model across medical and social services integrated_care_modelDelivers comprehensive, coordinated care by integrating primary, behavioral, oral, and vision health with supportive services such as housing assistance, care management, and community referrals, particularly for vulnerable and chronically ill populations.
- Integrated, whole-person care model integrated_care_modelDelivers coordinated, comprehensive care that integrates primary, behavioral, oral, vision, and supportive services (e.g., housing, nutrition) within a single system, addressing the full continuum of patient needs and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.
- One-stop-shop model for homeless health care one-stop-shop_modelProvides comprehensive medical and supportive services through dedicated homeless health clinics in a single-access model, improving engagement and continuity of care for unhoused individuals.
- Recuperative care to prevent rehospitalization recuperative_care_to_prevent_rehospitalizationOffers a medically supervised recovery environment for homeless patients post-hospitalization to reduce readmissions and support continuity of care in a cost-effective setting.
- Sliding fee scale for universal access sliding_fee_scale_accessEnsures access to health care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay by using a sliding fee scale based on income, particularly for patients at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and explicitly not denying care due to financial constraints.
- Sliding fee scale for universal access sliding_fee_scale_accessProvides health care services on a sliding fee scale based on income, ensuring access regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, particularly for individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
- Street medicine and recuperative care for homeless populations street_medicineReaches unhoused individuals where they are through street-based medical care and provides post-hospital recuperative care in non-clinical settings to prevent rehospitalization and support recovery.
- Street medicine for unhoused populations street medicineDelivers health care directly to homeless individuals in non-clinical, community-based settings to increase access and engagement among those who cannot or do not seek clinic-based care.
- Trauma-informed care and harm reduction approach trauma-informed_care_and_harm_reductionApplies trauma-informed principles and harm reduction strategies to meet individuals where they are, promoting safety, dignity, and sustained engagement in care, particularly for those with substance use or chronic health conditions.
- Trauma-informed, harm reduction approach to substance use trauma-informed_care_and_harm_reductionApplies trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles to meet individuals at their current stage of recovery, combining medication-assisted treatment with counseling and support services to promote safety, engagement, and long-term recovery.
- Universal access to healthcare regardless of financial means universal_access_healthcareAdvances health equity by ensuring all individuals can access necessary health services irrespective of financial capacity, aligning with broader mission goals of inclusion and equity in care access.
- Universal access to healthcare regardless of financial means universal_access_healthcareEnsures all individuals can access health services irrespective of financial capacity, insurance status, or socioeconomic background through structural access policies and inclusive care models.
- Whole-patient approach to substance use disorder whole_patient_approachAddresses substance use disorders through a holistic model combining medication-assisted treatment with counseling and support services to treat the full spectrum of patient needs.
named programs · 21
what they call their work
Adult Day Health Care
Provides therapeutic recreation, nursing care, physical therapy, nutrition, and support groups for adults with physical or cognitive impairments in Lancaster
Adult Day Health Care (Lancaster)
Specializes in services for adults with physical impairments, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, other physical disabilities, mental illness, or memory impairment, offering respite, therapeutic recreation, and activity programs.
Behavioral / Mental Health
Offers mental health services including psychological and psychiatric care, counseling, and referrals for underserved populations
Chiropractic Services
Offers chiropractic care for musculoskeletal health
Chiropractor Services
Chiropractic care services.
Corner of Hope
Expansion of the Center for Community Health Downtown in Skid Row, offering integrated health services for homeless individuals
Dental Care
Offers dental and oral health services to patients regardless of ability to pay
Enhanced Services Program (ESP)
Interim housing program in partnership with Housing for Health and Weingart Center for the Homeless, offering health and supportive services
HIV Services
Delivers comprehensive HIV care and treatment, including testing, prevention education, and specialty pharmacy services
Health Homes Program (HHP)
Care coordination and management for chronically ill Medi-Cal beneficiaries with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and substance abuse
Homeless Health Care
Specialized care and programming for patients experiencing homelessness, including clinics, recuperative care, and street medicine.
Mini Twelve Step House
Residential treatment facility providing a therapeutic environment for women recovering from substance use disorders
Mobile Testing Unit
Provides off-site health testing services in areas with limited mobility access
NetVan Transportation
Offers free and safe transportation for low-income and homeless individuals to access health and social services
Off-site Special Services
Health services provided to residents of specific residential areas such as Abbey Apartments, St. George Hotel, Simone, and Project 50 at the Charles Cobb Apartment.
Primary Medical & Family Care
Provides comprehensive medical care, physical exams, routine screenings, and treatment of injuries and illnesses for men, women, and children across 17 health centers in Los Angeles County
Recuperative Care Program
Provides medically supervised respite care for homeless individuals with acute conditions who are stable for discharge; includes medical care, meals, case management, housing navigation, and transportation
Specialty Care
Specialized services including women's health, pediatric and adolescent care, Health Homes Program, Youth Services, Hepatitis C services, and Adult Day Health Care.
Substance Use Services
Provides treatment and support for substance use disorders, including residential services at the Mini Twelve Step House
Vision Care
Provides optometry services including eye exams and vision care
Youth Services
Operates programs for at-risk youth including residential and non-residential care, medical exams, mental health services, and health education
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Covenant House Partner — Operates a program for homeless youth providing medical, psychological, and psychiatric services.
- Department of Health Services Government — Housing for Health, a program within the Department of Health Services, partners with Wesley Health Centers on the Enhanced Services Program.
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Considered a Public Health Service employee under HRSA, receiving malpractice liability protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Federally designates JWCH Institute, Inc. / Wesley Health Centers as a Public Health Service entity under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Federally supports JWCH Institute as a Health Center Program grantee and deems its providers as Public Health Service employees under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — HRSA considers JWCH Institute a Public Health Service grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b and deems its providers as Public Health Service employees under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — HRSA considers JWCH Institute, Inc. / Wesley Health Centers and its providers as Public Health Services employees, providing malpractice liability protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — HRSA designates JWCH Institute as a Federally Qualified Health Center and considers its providers as Public Health Services employees.
- Housing for Health Partner — Partners with Wesley Health Centers to pilot the Enhanced Services Program (ESP), an interim housing program.
- State Department of Health Care Services Government — Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services for residential treatment services.
- Weingart Center for the Homeless Partner — Hosts the Enhanced Services Program (ESP), an interim housing program operated in partnership with Wesley Health Centers.
- Wesley Health Centers Partner — Operates the optometry and vision care program in partnership with JWCH Institute, Inc.