federally qualified health center site
Healthcare to the Homeless — Alviso, California
About Healthcare to the Homeless
Healthcare to the Homeless is a federally qualified health center site in Alviso, Santa Clara County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1987; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Santa Clara County.
GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC runs 15 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Healthcare to the Homeless
Part B pays for the visit at Healthcare to the Homeless under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Healthcare to the Homeless
Healthcare to the Homeless is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
California expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 6,933,303 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-434-0222; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Healthcare to the Homeless is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Healthcare to the Homeless is at 1621 Gold St, Alviso, CA, 95002-3530, Santa Clara County.
Alviso measures 6,949 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at gardnerhealthservices.org.
Call 408-935-3918 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Healthcare to the Homeless
The nearest GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC site is ALVISO HEALTH CENTER in Alviso, at the same registered coordinates.
MOBILE UNIT 1 CLINIC in Alviso is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Mayview Community Health Center Sunnyvale a Member of Ravenswood Family Health Network, listed under Community Care Access, 3.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Santa Clara County carries 97 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ALVISO HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Alviso | <0.1 mi |
| MOBILE UNIT 1 CLINIC | Same network · Alviso | <0.1 mi |
| MOBILE UNIT 2 | Same network · Alviso | <0.1 mi |
| BILL WILSON CENTER | Same network · Santa Clara | 5.2 mi |
| CITY TEAM MINISTRIES | Same network · San Jose | 6 mi |
| ST. JAMES HEALTH CENTER | Same network · San Jose | 7.3 mi |
| Mayview Community Health Center Sunnyvale a Member of Ravenswood Family Health Network | Community Care Access · Sunnyvale | 3.2 mi |
| Medical Mobile Unit Teen Van #2 | Community Care Access · Sunnyvale | 5 mi |
| Medical Clinic at Reentry Resource Center San Jose | Community Care Access · San Jose | 6.5 mi |
| Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Family Medicine Center | Community Care Access · San Jose | 7 mi |
| O'Connor Medical Clinic Forest #103 | Community Care Access · San Jose | 7.1 mi |
| Valley Health Center Lenzen | Community Care Access · San Jose | 7.1 mi |
| Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Forest Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · San Jose | 7.1 mi |
| Valley Health Center - North County | Community Care Access · Palo Alto | 7.1 mi |
| Youth Health Center SPARK | Community Care Access · San Jose | 7.3 mi |
| Mobile Health Clinic #6 | Community Care Access · Fremont | 7.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Healthcare to the Homeless
Does Healthcare to the Homeless accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Healthcare to the Homeless, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 408-935-3918 to confirm.
What kind of site is Healthcare to the Homeless?
HRSA records Healthcare to the Homeless as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1987. GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Healthcare to the Homeless?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Healthcare to the Homeless. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 408-935-3918 for open days.
Where is Healthcare to the Homeless?
Healthcare to the Homeless is at 1621 Gold St, Alviso, CA, 95002-3530, Santa Clara County. The area measures 6,949 people per square mile. Santa Clara County holds 97 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Healthcare to the Homeless?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Healthcare to the Homeless charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 408-935-3918 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC locations near Healthcare to the Homeless?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC sites to Healthcare to the Homeless and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in California?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads California formularies free at 1-800-434-0222.