Ever since being started by a small group of caring and compassionate individuals in 1971, the Free Clinic of Simi Valley has been making an indelible mark on the community of Simi Valley by saving lives, reducing health care costs for residents, improving the physical and mental health of the community. Why The Free Clinic of Simi Valley Makes A Difference
The Free Clinic of Simi Valley provides medical, individual and family counseling, legal aid and dental services through the generosity of volunteer professionals. Through the efforts of over 160 volunteers, the Free Clinic had over 13,500 client contacts with 4,000+ people in 2015. The Clinic remains extremely efficient, delivering these increased services at a cost of $27.05 per contact. Training The Next Generation of Counseling and Medical Professionals
The Clinic further serves the community by assisting in the training of the next generation of professionals.
◘ The Family Counseling Program provides those interested in becoming Marriage and Family Therapists, the necessary training and supervision, as part of the requirements for licensing in California. To date, 51 Clinic interns have become licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
◘ Since 2006, the Free Clinic of Simi Valley and Kaiser Permanente have partnered to provide the Family Practice Residency Program. doctors in their third year of residency provide primary care to the Clinic's clients.
◘ The Clinic's Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Program, since 2006, has served as a training ground for pharmacy residents. To date, there have been 21 Ambulatory Pharmacists certified through the training program. The Free Clinic is supported by the generous contributions of numerous individuals, businesses, service clubs and private foundations.
