Get healthcare for new immigrants

The Newcomers Health Program provide special health exams and support services to new refugees and immigrants.

Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP) branch

What to know

You may qualify if you:

Arrived in the U.S. within the past 5 years
Live in California
And need support getting healthcare services

We can help you with:

Connecting to doctors, clinics, and mental health care
Applying for Medi-Cal or other health coverage
Referrals to free or low-cost community services

What to know

You may qualify if you:

Arrived in the U.S. within the past 5 years
Live in California
And need support getting healthcare services

We can help you with:

Connecting to doctors, clinics, and mental health care
Applying for Medi-Cal or other health coverage
Referrals to free or low-cost community services

What to do

Fill out an online referral form and we'll reach out to you

COMPLETE THIS ONLINE FORM

Resources

For Community Members:

Find information and help

In San Francisco:

SF Human Services Agency's Refugee Housing Support Program helps newly arrived refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking with rent, security deposit, and utility assistance. To find out more information about this program, see SF HSA's flyer in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Or call 415-577-5278.
See SF's Immigrant Services and Resources for support and connection to resources, opportunities, and events.
Find immigration legal help in SF by answering a few questions to help you understand your options and find the right community legal services.
Learn more about the changes to public benefits by visiting SF Human Service Agency's webpage.

Outside of San Francisco:

Visit ReadytoStay.org to find latest information on immigration laws and find trusted legal help near you.
Visit California's Department of Health Care Services (DCHS) to learn about changes to Medi-Cal.

For Legal Service Providers

If you are seeking a forensic medical exam to support your client's immigration application, contact our partners at UCSF Health and Human Rights Initiative (HHRI).

Find a Refugee Health Clinic near you

If you are a newly arrived refugee, asylee, or victim of trafficking living in San Francisco, San Mateo, a Marin counties we can offer you a comprehensive refugee health assessment. Please fill out our online form.

If you live outside of the counties we serve, refugee health assessments are offered in many counties in California. For one near you outside of San Francisco, visit CDPH Office of Refugee Health.

Immigrants

Newcomers Health Program