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Everybody deserves CARE
We serve the community, regardless of ability to pay. Refill your prescription and keep your appointments, even if you've lost your job or insurance coverage. There are resources to cover the cost of your visits, lab testing, treatment, prevention, and more.
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.
St. Mary Medical Center is recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
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.
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.
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.
At Dignity Health, all patients should expect to be treated with courtesy and respect and receive the highest level of care. We support the health of all patients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
We understand the unique health needs of the LGBTQ community, and we work hard to ensure that patients receive quality, inclusive, culturally competent care.
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) 543-3766
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)
