Overview
MEDICAL SERVICESThe Free Clinic offers medical services that address the health problems facing uninsured or under-insured individuals and families in the community. Volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and physician assistants provide direct diagnosis, treatment and education for a wide variety of medical problems.
The Free Clinic also maintains a licensed dispensary/ pharmacy so that our patients can receive needed medications and partners with Adventist Health Simi Valley to provide laboratory tests and other services. In addition to providing these basic services, the Free Clinic provides training and supervision for individuals interested in pursuing careers as health professionals. We work in cooperation with Kaiser Permanente, where 2nd and 3rd year resident physicians receive training in clinical medicine. The Free is licensed by the State of California under the same rigorous standards as hospitals and nursing homes. COUNSELING SERVICESFree Clinic of Simi Valley counselors are trained in providing clients with the skills necessary to deal with emotional and environmental issues in their lives. Individuals and families spend approximately one hour per week in a private confidential setting receiving careful guidance and caring support from a trained counselor.
The average course of therapy ranges from six weeks to six months. All therapists are either registered marriage and family therapists or associates working on completing 3,000 hours of supervised counseling in order to become licensed in California. The Free Clinic of Simi Valley has a long history of providing training for Marriage and Family Therapists. DENTAL SERVICESThe Free Clinic of Simi Valley’s Dental Program addresses the health problems facing uninsured or underinsured individuals and families in the community. Volunteer dentists, assisted by dental hygienists and dental assistants, provide direct diagnosis, treatment and education for a wide variety of dental problems. This is a popular service, and based on the the limited resources of the Clinic, there is often a long waiting list to be seen. A donation of $40 is suggested per visit.
LEGAL SERVICESOur Legal Program is made possible by the generosity of our volunteer attorneys. These dedicated professionals provide invaluable guidance in navigating often complex legal issues around family law, landlord/tenant disputes, individual rights, and bankruptcy.
We offer individual sessions which can last between 15 minutes to one hour, allowing clients to receive expert assistance and guidance to protect their interests. While our volunteer attorneys do not represent individuals in court, they do offer expert assistance in navigating the legal system and provide valuable advice. |
