About Covenant House California- Bay Area

CHC provides valuable medical and mental health services for youth experiencing homelessness.

In Los Angeles, youth can see a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician and psychiatrist in the Dr. Richard and Patricia Meehan Medical Clinic.

In Oakland, youth receive care through a mobile clinic that comes to the shelter, as well as connection with a local FQHC.

Youth in either location can receive physical exams, urgent care, immunizations and TB screenings.

CHC also provides treatment for chronic health issues, HIV/STD counseling, and helps youth apply for Medi-Cal.

Mental Health services are provided by both Licensed LCSWs or MFTs, as well as LCSW and MFT interns.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.