West County Health Centers, Inc.
Hospital & Health CareCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
West County Health Centers, Inc. is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center based in Sebastopol, California, serving a broad community with primary medical, dental, and mental health services. As a FQHC, it receives Section 330 support to provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, aiming to establish a medical home that offers continuity of care and accessible services. The organization operates with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, mid-level clinicians, dentists, psychotherapists, and nurses, supported by medical and dental assistants, outreach workers, and administrative staff, with many staff members bilingual in languages such as Spanish and Vietnamese. Its patient population includes children and individuals facing barriers to care, including those with HIV/AIDS, homelessness, mental illness, or substance use, and the center emphasizes compassionate, comprehensive care for a wide cross-section of the community. The enterprise also maintains governance through a consumer- and community-led board of directors and has a long-standing history of providing services, including an HIV/AIDS primary care program that aligns with early Ryan White Title III funding recipients. A notable recent development mentioned in its activity involves ongoing regional expansion and collaboration efforts, reflecting continued growth in its service footprint and community partnerships.