activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Behavioral Health IntegrationOperates the largest integrated behavioral health care system on the Central Coast, with behavioral health services embedded in primary care across all levels of the care network. Uses telemedicine to expand access to psychiatric services, including in remote areas.
- Chiropractic Services Chiropractic and Musculoskeletal Therapy ServicesProvides contracted chiropractic services at multiple clinic locations across the service area.
- Community Health Recognition Programs Chronic Disease Self-Management EducationRecognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for improving blood pressure control and Type 2 diabetes management in patients.
- Dental ServicesProvides general dental care through clinics in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. Implements the First Smiles Program, which delivers oral health assessments, education, and fluoride varnish treatments to vulnerable children.
- Health Education and Nutrition Counseling Chronic Disease Self-Management EducationOffers access to Health Educators and Registered Dietitians at CHC clinics, often on the same day as a physician visit. Delivers targeted education in diabetes, nutrition, hypertension, smoking cessation, stress management, and lactation support.
- Hormone and Men’s Health Services Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy ServicesProvides bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, hormone level testing, and integrative care for men’s health issues including erectile dysfunction and testosterone evaluation.
- Integrative Health Services Podiatric Care for Chronic ConditionsOffers integrative care at reduced cost compared to specialty providers, including non-invasive pain treatments as alternatives to steroids or opioids, nutritional assessments, IV nutrition therapy, and individualized therapies for diabetic complications such as neuropathy and foot ulcers.
- Primary Medical Care Services Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareProvides family medicine services including preventive care, treatment for common illnesses and chronic conditions, and annual checkups for adults, children, and families. Recognized as an accredited Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) provider through the Joint Commission.
- Seasonal Community EventsHosted Halloween Candy Buy Back events in 2023 across multiple locations including Paso Robles, San Miguel, Templeton, SLO, Oceano, Nipomo, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Collaborative Care Partnerships collaborative_care_modelImproves health outcomes for children and families by forming long-term collaborative partnerships across providers and community stakeholders to support sustained, coordinated care.
- Integrated Behavioral Health Model integrated careIntegrates behavioral health services into primary care settings and trains providers to be trauma-informed, ensuring that mental health care is accessible, responsive, and coordinated within routine medical visits.
- Integrated Clinical Health Education integrated-clinical-supportEmbeds health educators and dietitians within clinical settings to deliver timely, coordinated health education and nutritional counseling during medical visits, reinforcing wellness as part of routine care.
- Integrative and Holistic Care integrative_medicineCombines conventional medical care with alternative, body-centered therapies—such as chiropractic and manual spinal manipulation—to support natural healing, musculoskeletal health, and overall wellness.
- Patient-Centered Medical Home patient-centered medical homeDelivers care through a team-based, coordinated approach that prioritizes accessibility, quality, and safety, with the patient at the center of care planning and delivery.
- Preventive Oral Health Integration preventive_oral_healthAdvances preventive oral health by integrating dental and medical care, with a focus on early childhood interventions to promote long-term oral and systemic health.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Behavioral Health
Integrated mental health services including psychiatric care via telemedicine, supported by ACEs Aware grants to create trauma-responsive teams
Chiropractic Care
Contracted chiropractic services focused on spine alignment and musculoskeletal health, integrated with primary care teams
Dental Services
General dental care across multiple locations, including the First Smiles Program providing fluoride varnish and oral health education for children
First Smiles Program
Oral health initiative providing fluoride varnish, assessment, and education to young children
Health Education
Provides diabetes education, nutrition counseling, smoking cessation, and stress management through registered dietitians and health educators
Integrative Care
Offers affordable integrative health treatments including PRP therapy, regenerative injections, prolotherapy, and IV nutrition therapy in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties
Primary Care
Accredited Patient-Centered Medical Home offering preventive care, chronic disease management, prenatal care, and HIV/AIDS care
relationships · 7
who they work with
- ACEs Aware Partner — Collaborates with ACEs Aware through provider engagement grants to build trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care teams.
- American Heart Association Partner — Nationally recognized CHC for improving blood pressure control and Type 2 diabetes management.
- American Medical Association Partner — Nationally recognized CHC for improving blood pressure control and Type 2 diabetes management.
- Aurrera Health Partner — Partner organization supported through ACEs Aware grants to advance trauma-informed care initiatives.
- California Dental Association Partner — Collaborated on the implementation of the First Smiles Program.
- California First Five Commission Partner — Partnered to implement the First Smiles Program.
- CenCal Health Partner — Longstanding partner in improving care for children and families in San Luis Obispo County.