I'm pretty sure there still is a free clinic in Sacramento. It's near the Loaves and Fishes Dining Room, about 15th and C Streets, I think. I can't find the name or address, but you can call Loaves and Fishes 916-446-0874, and they'll tell you where it is. The free clinic is probably not the best place to get the care your friend needs, but they should be very good at teaching her how to work the system to get pretty good care. It's quite possible she can qualify for Medi-Cal, which is a pretty good health program for the poor. The County Department of Human Assistance should be able to help with that.

There is indigent care available at the county health care services (click).

I'd say the free clinic is a good place to start (there's also one in nearby Davis, and it's a much bigger organization). They should be able to give you the information you need. Click here for the information about the clinic in Davis - they should be able to direct you to the clinic in Sacramento. They also have clinics in West Sacramento.

If nothing works, e-mail me. I know some people who know some people.
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