Health Information

Dental Care
Phone: (650) 573-3595 (Community Health Advocates Hotline)
http://www.sanmateomedicalcenter.org/content/DentalServices.htm
San Mateo County provides limited dental services for children and adults at low or no cost.

Help at Home Directory
Phone: (650) 802-7950
Help at Home Directory - Commission on Aging
Lists information on the whole range of home and community-based services available in San Mateo County.

Immunizations & health exams clinics for children
Phone: (650) 573-2877
Generally, health exams and immunizations are provided at no cost. Children and youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Bring all available immunization records.

In-Home Supportive Services
Phone: (800) 675-8437 (TIES Line)
Aging and Adult Services Support - Health System
Provides homecare services to Medi-Cal eligible aged, blind or disabled individuals, including children, that assist them to remain safely in their own homes as an alternative to out-of-home care.

Low cost health insurance
Phone: (650) 573-3595 (Community Health Advocates Hotline)
http://www.sanmateomedicalcenter.org/content/FinancialAssistance.htm
If you do not have insurance, our Community Health Advocates will help you find the best health coverage program for you.

Mobile health clinic
Phone: (650) 573-2786
Mobile Health Clinic - Health System
Mobile health van travels around the County providing testing, birth control, vaccinations, health advice and referrals. Check the schedule for locations and times. No one will be denied service.

Network of Care for Mental Health
http://www.sanmateo.networkofcare.org/mh/home/index.cfm
This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health.

Network of Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities
http://sanmateo.networkofcare.org/aging/home/index.cfm
A Web site that provides information on a wide variety of services designed to help people live with independence and dignity.

Public Guardian
Phone: (800) 675-8437 (TIES Line)
Aging and Adult Services: Protection - Health System
Serves frail elderly adults and adults with physical or mental disabilities which result in their being unable to provide for their needs for health care, food, clothing or shelter and/or unable to manage their own finances or resist fraud or undue influence.

TIES Line
Phone: (800) 675-8437
Aging and Adult Services: Protection - Health System
Provides 24-hour information, advice and emergency response for seniors and adults with disabilities.

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