CARE Center
The CARE Center at Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center was founded at the rise of the AIDS crisis in 1986. CARE provides comprehensive HIV treatment, PrEP & PEP, social services, and dental care to our community, regardless of ability to pay.
Leader in LGBTQ Health Care
St. Mary Medical Center is recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
HIV Medical and Support Services Include
- Specialty HIV medical care
- HIV and STD screening
- AIDS drug assistance (ADAP)
- Health Insurance Premium Assistance (OA-HIPP)
- Benefits counseling and housing assistance
- Food and nutritional services
- Hepatitis C screening and treatment
- Case managers from the comfort of your home
- Medical care coordination
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PrEP and PEP Services
CARE is recognized by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Center of Excellence.
PrEP is a once-daily pill that can prevent you from contracting HIV. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) can prevent HIV infection if you’ve had a recent exposure to HIV and are not currently on PrEP. PEP is an emergency medicine that must be taken within 3 days of HIV exposure.
Dental Services
CARE Dental Services include comprehensive dental care (hygiene, white fillings, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures and more). CARE has a multi-lingual staff, 2 full time dentists, 1 hygienist and 4 treatment rooms.
Behavioral Health
The CARE Program offers individual, partner and relational therapy for you and your loved ones. Your behavioral health is a very important part of staying healthy. It affects how you think, feel and behave.
It also can determine how you handle stress, relate to others, and make important choices. You are not alone. We also offer various support groups where you can receive compassionate care.
Care Center Resources
Learn More About CARE At St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach
For more information, please email us at [email protected]. Our three offices are open Monday thru Friday, starting at 8:30 a.m.
New Client Intake, Medical Clinic, Social Services & Administration
1043 Elm Avenue, Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90813
562.624.4999
Details & Directions: CARE Center (1043 Elm Avenue)
Nurse Case Management and Benefits Counseling
1045 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 1016
Long Beach, CA 90813
562.624.4900
Details & Directions: CARE Program (1045 Atlantic Avenue)
Dental Clinic
1027 Linden Avenue, Suite C
Long Beach, CA 90813
562.624.4949
Details & Directions: CARE Dental Clinic (1027 Linden Avenue)