Established in 1947, the South Bay Children’s Health Center (SBCHC) empowers the well-being of children, teens, and young adults in the South Bay by addressing critical dental and mental health needs. SBCHC’s comprehensive programs include clinic-based and community outreach dental care, ensuring healthy smiles through education, screenings, and a wide range of treatments, primarily serving Denti-Cal and other patients in need. Their mental health services encompass school and community based counseling through the South Bay Youth Project, a child guidance clinic, and collaborative partnerships with local organizations, reaching thousands of youth annually and significantly impacting the community.
We offer a Child Guidance Clinic, South Bay Youth Project, School-Based Programs, Community Mental Health Partnerships and Wilderness Program
I learned about South Bay Children’s Health Center at a local library health fair. My husband and I work hard to make ends meet and we have never been able to afford dental insurance. The staff from SBCHC explained that they had a grant that could help pay for my children’s care, which made our payments really affordable. We booked the appointments and five years later, we still bring our family there for dental care. This office is so remarkable; I wish every child could come here. The staff is understanding, very compassionate and personable and the clinic is beautiful. Today, with raising nine kids, we still struggle to make ends meet, yet we know when we go to the clinic, we’re home!
A note from her daughter's kindergarten screening alerted a mother to urgent dental needs her uninsured family couldn't afford. Discovering SBCHC's flexible payment options, they scheduled appointments for all five children. Impressed by the prompt service, clean office, friendly staff, and high-quality, respectful care from dentists like Dr. Sata, the family found a trusted dental home. Beyond the excellent care, the compassion and respect they experienced fostered deep loyalty to SBCHC.