Open Door Community Health Center Administrative Offices

Welcome to the Open Door Community Health Center Administrative Offices, located at 1275 8th Street, Arcata, California 95521. As a local government office, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community across California’s North Coast. Our mission is to promote social justice and human dignity through patient-centered care that enhances the health and well-being of our patients, community, and staff.

Introducing Open Door Rx, our new pharmacy service available to both private and Medicare patients. For more information, please contact us at (707) 268-3510. Remember to bring your immunization card when attending your vaccine appointment.

Our health centers offer a wide range of services, including comprehensive dental care to keep you smiling and behavioral health services to support your mental well-being. We also provide walk-in care for established patients, offering convenience without the need for appointments. Please note that the Acute Care Center is unable to assist with work-related injuries, sports physicals, or medication refills, and cannot treat life-threatening conditions. In such cases, please contact emergency services.

Our commitment to accessibility is unwavering. We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA Web Accessibility standards and encourage you to report any website issues for prompt resolution.

Open Door Community Health Centers are proud to offer an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) residency program, featuring Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training and a procedure clinic. These programs enhance diagnostic accuracy, reduce healthcare costs, and improve patient care and access, particularly in underserved areas. Our Longitudinal Pediatric Clinic training ensures our residents deliver high-quality pediatric care, fostering healthier communities.

We invite recent graduates from accredited nursing and physician assistant programs to apply to our residency program, where they will receive unparalleled support and training in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting.

Meet our dedicated staff, including Carolina and Luisa, our Registered Dental Assistants, who bring enthusiasm and expertise to our dental van, and Dr. Jennifer Stone, a public health dentist committed to changing perceptions of dentistry.

Discover the natural beauty of Humboldt Coastal Beaches and Hiking Trails, and join us in our mission to provide holistic and accessible healthcare to our community. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website or contact your local health center directly.