Frequently Asked Question

To become a patient you must have a referral from one of our partner agencies.We do not take walk-ins and we do not offer urgent care. We make hour-long appointments to stay in touch with our patients' overall health over time. It could take several weeks to have your first appointment. If you need care sooner please seek an urgent care clinic. If this is an emergency please call 911 or go to the emergency room.​

Clara's House is located on the 2nd floor of Pioneer Congregational Church on L Street. We are in the section of the building behind the courtyard to the right of the chapel. Please ring the doorbell to the right of the front door to be let in. Our address is 2700 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. See directions here.

Metered street parking is available out front on L Street and nearby side streets. Meters are $6.00/hour and take coins or credit cards. Free 2-hour street parking is available on N Street; 27th or 26th Street between K and J Streets; near 25th and L street; and on 25th, 26th, and 27th, between N and O Streets. Free 4-hour parking is available on 28th Street between J and I Street, near James Marshall Park. Free 6-hour parking is available on 25th and N Street, near the School of the Sacramento Ballet.

Open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lobby Closed 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Primary CareVaccinesBlood DrawsNutrition ClassesHypertension ClinicsDiabetes ClinicsMammogram ReferralsSpecialty Care ReferralsVision ReferralsDental Cleaning ReferralsPatient AdvocacyGenetic CounselingWe do not offer:Urgent CareEmergency CareDental WorkTravel Vaccines

We provide free medical services in a culturally sensitive manner to people who:Need medical servicesHave no insuranceLack money to pay for services We do not take Medi-Cal, Medicare, or other insurance. If you have Medi-Cal you may be able to receive services through Sacramento County. We do not take walk-ins. And we do not offer urgent care.

There is no cost for appointments.

If you are a new patient:Please arrive 30 minutes early to complete paperworkAppointments are 1 hour.If you are a returning patient please bring the following to your appointment:All medication bottlesGlucometer if diabeticPeak flow meter if you use one If you are not able to attend your appointment, call us as soon as possible to cancel or reschedule at 916.448.3976.

We provide nearly all services in English or Spanish. Spanish-speaking translators are available for the small number of services provided in English.

Please call to connect at (916.448.3976), or email (perfectjoy@clarashouse.org).

To volunteer please see our volunteer page here.

To donate online with a credit or debit card please visit our Giving Edge page here or our PayPal page here. You may mail a check directly to Clara's House, 2700 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. See more info about donating here.