Axis Community Health
Cause Area
- Health & Medicine
Location
4361 Railroad AvenuePleasanton, CA 94566 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Axis Community Health is to foster the physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals, families and the Tri-Valley community through the provision of services which promote wellness and a positive quality of life.
Description
Axis Community Health is a nonprofit community health center. We are the Tri-Valley's only provider of health care for low-income and uninsured residents.
Axis Community Health's services include:
Adult, pediatric and geriatric medical care
Obstetrics, gynecology and family planning
Mental health counseling
Drug and alcohol recovery services for teens and adults
Court-ordered DUI classes
Domestic violence/anger management programs for teens and adults
WIC nutrition program
Community and school-based health education services
Enrollment and eligibility services
The organization's staff is multi-lingual and provides services in a variety of languages. In order to ensure that services are provided in a culturally-sensitive manner, the staff is representative of a variety of cultures and backgrounds. The Board of Directors is consumer-driven and representative of the community as well.