Axis Community Health

Overview

Axis Community Health is a community health center that provides medical care, mental health counseling, and addiction counseling services for everyone in the community. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible, and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. Axis Community Health began in 1972 as a health center for low-income children in Eastern Alameda County who had no other access to health care. Over the past forty-five years, Axis has grown to provide medical care for all ages. We have also added mental health counseling services, addiction recovery programs, court-ordered programs, a WIC nutrition program, and school and community-based health education services. Until February 2004, we were known as Valley Community Health Center. We changed our name to Axis Community Health in an effort to increase our community visibility and eliminate the confusion that existed in the community between our organization and ValleyCare Medical Center, the local hospital. Axis now offers services from five sites in the Tri-Valley area and serves more than 14,000 members of the community. Just an e-mail to let you know how much Axis Community Health has meant to me over the years. I have had some health issues and the people at Axis have always been here for me. Please know how very vital Axis is to our community! I cannot stress it enough!

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Behavioral health

Behavioral health organizations are dedicated to the betterment of mental health and well-being. Their primary focus is to address a wide range of behavioral and emotional challenges, including mental health disorders and substance abuse. Through counseling, therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and community outreach, these organizations strive to promote mental wellness and provide the necessary support for individuals to lead fulfilling lives. By emphasizing preventive care, early intervention, and comprehensive treatment approaches, behavioral health organizations play a pivotal role in nurturing and enhancing mental health in our communities.