Central City Community Health Center: Services & Hours

Quick Answer: Address, Phone and Hours

South Los Angeles Clinic Hours

The South Los Angeles health center’s own official page lists these regular hours:

Lunch closure: The clinic lists a daily lunch break from noon to 1 PM. Appointment slots and individual departments may follow a narrower schedule.

Central City Community Health Center Locations

The official network directory lists clinics across four Southern California counties. Use the exact clinic phone number rather than assuming there is one central scheduling number for every facility.

Los Angeles County Clinics

Orange County Clinics

Riverside and San Bernardino County

Central City’s directory and its individual appointment pages are not entirely synchronized. For example, a separate Upland listing identifies 268 McArthur Way and 909-406-5353. Ask staff to confirm which Upland office serves your appointment before traveling.

Other Verified Clinic Hours

These are additional schedules published on individual Central City clinic pages. They demonstrate why you should not apply South Los Angeles opening hours to the whole network.

These pages list a lunch closure from noon to 1 PM. Other locations should be checked individually through the directory. Holidays, staffing and specialty availability may cause changes.

Which Central City Health Service Do You Need?

The network offers primary care and specialized services, but not all services are present at every address.

Common healthcare needs

Be specific when calling. A same-day primary care concern, a preventive examination, dental treatment and psychiatric consultation may require different appointment types.

Dental Care: Clinics and Appointments

Central City offers preventive and treatment-oriented dental services. Its official dental page identifies these participating clinics:

What dental services are listed?

• Oral exams and assessments.
• Regular cleaning and deep cleaning.
• Fluoride varnish and protective sealants.
• Tooth fillings and extractions.
• Care planning and referrals for additional treatment.

Central City accepts Medi-Cal dental coverage and lists Liberty Dental, Denti-Cal and Delta Dental. Check your specific plan and treatment eligibility before booking.

How to arrange a dental visit

1. Select a dental site. Choose one of the confirmed locations above.
2. Call the direct clinic number. Explain whether you need a checkup, cleaning, toothache assessment or other treatment.
3. Confirm dental coverage. Provide your dental plan details or ask about financial assistance.
4. Ask about the total cost. If uninsured, request the current discounted-fee assessment.
5. Follow preparation instructions. Bring identification, relevant medical details and requested paperwork.

Women’s Health, Prenatal Care and Pediatrics

Women’s health and pregnancy care

Central City lists prenatal care, gynecology, family planning, Pap smears, pregnancy-related testing and women’s preventive healthcare. Services and clinician availability depend on the clinic.

When booking, distinguish between an initial prenatal visit, routine gynecology appointment, cervical screening and urgent pregnancy concern. They may require different scheduling and prior health information.

Children and teenagers

The pediatric program lists well-child checkups, immunizations, sports physicals, sick visits and selected on-site pediatric dental care.

For a child’s appointment, ask whether to bring vaccination records, school forms, insurance information and guardian documents.

What parents should prepare

• Child’s full name and date of birth.
• Current vaccination record, if available.
• Parent or guardian contact details.
• Insurance/Medi-Cal information, if applicable.
• School or sports participation forms when requesting physicals.
• Information on current medications or previous healthcare concerns.

Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Other Support

Central City provides behavioral and mental health services at selected clinics. Its published behavioral health directory identifies Anaheim 2, Baldwin Park 2, La Puente, South Los Angeles, Indio, Norco and Upland as service locations.

Available care can involve psychiatric evaluation, counseling, behavioral health follow-up or social work support. Treatment type and referral arrangements depend on the clinic.

The South Los Angeles facility also lists HIV services and an alcohol or other drug use program. Ask directly about current eligibility and program availability because specialized services may have different operating arrangements.

How to Make an Appointment

Central City’s published appointment system is primarily location-based. The practical first step is to contact the individual health center that provides your service.

1. Choose the correct area. Decide whether you want a clinic in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Bernardino County.
2. Match the service. Check whether the site provides family medicine, dental, pediatrics, OB/GYN or a needed specialty.
3. Call the direct clinic phone. Use the number beside your location in the tables above.
4. Explain your appointment type. Say whether you are a new patient, need a routine follow-up, have a non-emergency illness or require specialist care.
5. Discuss insurance and payment. Tell staff whether you have Medi-Cal, Medicare, private coverage or no insurance.
6. Ask which documents to bring. If seeking a discount, request the current household-income verification instructions.
7. Save your appointment details. Confirm date, time, doctor or department, full street address and whether there is a lunch closure.
8. Check before arrival. Ask if you should arrive early or complete registration forms beforehand.

Can you walk in?

Central City says patients can contact or visit its clinics for help, but a walk-in inquiry is not a guarantee of same-day clinical assessment. For time-sensitive non-emergency needs, call the local clinic first.

After-hours assistance

Central City’s after-hours answering service is 866-332-9550 for non-emergency calls. It should not replace emergency services, and response or routing may depend on the situation.

What to Bring for Your First Visit

The exact documents depend on the appointment, coverage and whether you need income-based assistance.

Insurance, Medi-Cal and Sliding Fee Discounts

Central City is a Federally Qualified Health Center that serves patients regardless of ability to pay. Eligible patients can receive discounted essential healthcare services based on household income and family size.

Insurance enrollment assistance

Central City provides on-site support for Medi-Cal and Covered California enrollment. Enrollment specialists can explain coverage options and help eligible applicants understand the application process.

How the sliding-fee program works

1. Tell staff that cost is a concern. Ask about uninsured or underinsured patient assistance.
2. Request sliding-fee screening. Explain your household size and approximate annual income.
3. Prepare documentation. Bring income and identity/address evidence requested for your circumstances.
4. Review eligibility with staff. The center determines whether a discounted service fee applies.
5. Confirm the appointment cost. Ask which tests, procedures, dental services or outside referrals may be billed separately.

For uninsured patients

You can ask for discounted essential care even if you do not currently have medical insurance. Central City states that patients are not turned away because they are unable to pay.

Patient Portal, Billing and Medical Information

Central City offers a patient portal and online patient payment information through its official website.

Patient portal access

1. Open the Central City patient portal page. Use the official link below.
2. Select established-patient login. The site links to the Healow patient access system.
3. Enter your authorized account information. Follow account registration or recovery instructions if needed.
4. Use supported features. Access the functions made available to your patient account.
5. Contact your clinic for help. Ask the staff how to handle records or portal access problems.

Do not share medical identifiers, passwords, copies of insurance cards or financial information on unofficial websites. Never use the portal for emergency symptoms.

Mobile Medical and Dental Clinics

Central City’s official location directory describes four mobile medical clinics and one mobile dental clinic supporting communities across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Mobile offerings can include regular checkups, annual and sports physicals, vaccinations, blood work, sick visits and selected preventive services.

Do not travel to a previous mobile clinic site without checking the current location. Mobile operating hours vary.

Map and Directions: South Los Angeles

The map shows the South Los Angeles health center at 5970 S. Central Avenue. It is one of Central City’s facilities, not its corporate office or a location for every specialty service.

Before traveling

• Confirm the appointment location and suite number.
• Check the individual clinic schedule, not the general network hours.
• Allow for traffic and parking conditions around your specific facility.
• Ask about accessible entrances and interpreter services when booking.
• Use a current transit trip planner if arriving by bus or train.

Common Mistakes That Can Delay Your Visit

Related Community Health Center Guides

These articles explain healthcare access, appointments and patient billing at other nonprofit community health center systems. They are comparisons, not nearby Central City clinic branches.

• Shasta Community Health Center — California medical, dental, urgent care, sliding fee and patient portal information.
• Lowell Community Health Center — appointments, walk-in care, pharmacy and patient services in Massachusetts.
• Manet Community Health Center — insurance, patient portal, records, locations and appointments in Massachusetts.

10 Frequently Asked Questions

Official Sources and Patient Resources

• Central City Community Health Center official website
• Official clinic addresses and phone numbers
• South Los Angeles clinic hours and services
• Appointments by clinic
• Medical and specialty services
• Dental services and locations
• Medi-Cal, insurance and sliding fee assistance
• Patient portal
• Official patient guide

Information reviewed October 2026 against Central City Community Health Center’s official site and public health directories. Service availability and clinic hours can change. This article is informational and does not replace personalized medical advice.