Maclay Wellness Center

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12451 West Gain St., Pacoima, CA 91331
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Clinic services, fees, hours, eligibility rules, and appointment procedures can change. Contact Maclay Wellness Center directly before visiting.

At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeSchool-Based Health Center
HoursMon-Fri: 7:30am-11:30am, 12:30pm-4:30pm
Phone(818) 897-2193
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Covered CA; My Health LA; Medic...
Last updatedMarch 27, 2025

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Covered CA; My Health LA; Medicare; Access; Health Net; Liberty

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Dental

Services described in the directory record: Well Child Exam; Sick Child Visits; Family Planning; STI/STD Screening & Treatment; Chronic Disease Management; Family Practice; Lab; Dental Care; Nutrition Counseling; Immunizations; Referral to Specialty Care and Diagnostic Screening; Prep/PEP

Dental services: Dental and health education; Exams; Radiographs (x-rays); Cleanings; Fillings; Root canals; Crowns and bridges; Extractions; Partials and dentures; Referrals; Emergency services

Hours and Appointments

Mon-Fri: 7:30am-11:30am, 12:30pm-4:30pm

Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

Located on the campus of Maclay Middle School, this health center provides comprehensive medical and dental care, as well as case management and care coordination services to the students and families of Maclay Middle, Maclay Primary, Broadous Elementary, Fenton Elementary and Pacoima Elementary schools.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 40 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: March 27, 2025
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Maclay Wellness Center's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
What if I need care today?
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Location

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