Los Angeles Christian Health Centers

What Los Angeles Christian Health Centers does

Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1995 to provide comprehensive healthcare to homeless and underserved populations in Los Angeles. The organization operates five care sites across Skid Row, South Los Angeles, and Boyle Heights — two full-time clinics (Joshua House on E. 7th St. and Pico Aliso on E. 4th St.) and three satellite locations (Exodus ICM, Gateways Percy Village, and Los Angeles Mission) — staffed by 30 full-time medical, dental, and behavioral health providers within a 101-250 employee organization. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay, with same-day appointments, walk-in availability, 24/7 after-hours phone access, and on-site enrollment assistance for MediCal, Medicare, Covered California, CHDP, and My Health LA.

LACHC's core offering is an integrated care model combining primary medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment, optometry, and specialty services (orthopedics, gastroenterology, dermatology, physical therapy) with case management and insurance enrollment support under one organizational umbrella. Technology infrastructure is intentionally lightweight and third-party: doxy.me powers telehealth visits accessible via mobile, home phone, or computer without software downloads or registration; an eClinicalWeb patient portal handles record access and appointment management. The organization runs 79,000 patient visits annually across 10,237 unique patients and supplements clinical work with community-facing content including the "Let's Talk About It" podcast, a Mental Health Video Library, and volunteer programs (Hygiene Kits and Hope, Move-In Kits).

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit FQHC funding stack. Revenue derives from fee-for-service patient billing to public and commercial payers (MediCal, Medicare, LA Care Health Plan, Health Net, Anthem) blended with significant grant and capital funding from federal and state sources (HCAI), major foundations (Weingart, California Wellness, Ahmanson, California Community Foundation, California Baptist), and healthcare-system capital partners (Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, United Way). LACHC has built an unusually broad ecosystem of 40+ academic affiliations — including UCLA, USC (Keck Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Work, PA), Cedars-Sinai, Charles R. Drew, Loma Linda, Western University, Yale PA, and faith-based institutions — that serve as a sustained clinical-training and referral pipeline. The organization is governed by an independent Board and is led by an executive team headed by President & CEO Bettina Lewis, with no parent company, institutional equity investor, or recapitalization activity evidenced. Operations are exclusively domestic, concentrated in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Name

Los Angeles Christian Health Centers

Legal name

Los Angeles Christian Health Centers

Website

https://lachc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Los Angeles Christian Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating five clinics in Los Angeles, delivering integrated medical, dental, mental health, and substance use services to 10,237 homeless and underserved patients annually through 30 providers and a 40-partner academic training ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Dental health services
• Behavioral health services
• Telehealth visits

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services billed to insurance providers including MediCal, Medicare, Covered California, and other coverage programs. LACHC operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving patients regardless of ability to pay.
2. Federal and Foundation Funding: Receives federal grants and funding from foundations and capital funders to support operations and expansion of services for homeless and underserved communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LACHC operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, substance use, optometry, and specialty care services alongside case management to homeless and underserved populations in Los Angeles. Care is delivered through two full-time clinic sites (Joshua House, Pico Aliso), three satellite locations, and telehealth visits, regardless of patients' ability to pay, with enrollment support for MediCal, Medicare, Covered California, CHDP, and My Health LA.

Product overview

Los Angeles Christian Health Centers operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive healthcare services to underserved and homeless communities in Los Angeles. The organization offers an integrated care model combining medical, dental, mental health, and substance use services at two full-time clinic sites (Joshua House and Pico Aliso) and satellite locations. Core clinical services are delivered in-person at clinic facilities, while Telehealth Visits enables remote care delivery. Supporting programs include case management, optometry, and specialty services (orthopedics, gastroenterology, dermatology, physical therapy). Community engagement offerings consist of the Let's Talk About It Podcast, Hygiene Kits and Hope, and Move-In Kits volunteer programs, along with a Mental Health Video Library providing educational content on topics such as anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary care medical services including preventive care, treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and health screenings provided at full-time clinic locations for homeless and underserved patients in Los Angeles.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including cleanings, extractions, and oral health services for underserved patients at LACHC's clinic sites.
• Mental Health Services Behavioral and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, and therapy provided by licensed mental health professionals across LACHC's clinic and satellite locations.
• Substance Use Services Substance abuse treatment and recovery support services including counseling and case management for patients struggling with addiction.
• Telehealth Visits Remote healthcare appointments conducted via video or telephone using the doxy.me platform, accessible via mobile phone, home phone, or computer without software download or registration.
• Case Management Coordinated care management helping patients navigate healthcare systems, access resources, and maintain treatment plans.
• Optometry Services Eye care services including vision exams and eyewear referrals provided at Joshua House and Pico Aliso clinics.
• Specialty Services Specialty medical services including orthopedics, gastroenterology, dermatology, and physical therapy available at Joshua House clinic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 10,237 patients annually with 79,000 visits across 5 sites

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• A.T. Still University- School of Osteopathic MedicineminorOthersAcademic partnership providing training opportunities for osteopathic medical students in community-based healthcare settings.
• AmericorpsminorOthersNational service program partnership connecting volunteers with healthcare service opportunities.
• Azuza Pacific University-School of NursingminorOthersAcademic partnership for nursing student training and clinical experience.
• California Baptist University-Physician Assistant ProgramminorOthersAcademic partnership for physician assistant student clinical rotations.
• California State University, Long Beach-Nurse Practitioner ProgramminorOthersAcademic partnership for nurse practitioner student training.
• California State University, Los Angeles-Center for Engagement, Service and the Public GoodminorOthersAcademic partnership for community engagement and service learning.
• Cedars-Sinai Medical CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partnership for medical education and training. Listed as both academic partner and service funder.
• Charles R. Drew University (CDU/UCLA Partnership)-Physician ProgramminorOthersAcademic partnership with historically Black graduate medical school for physician training.
• Christian Community Health FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based healthcare network providing fellowship, training, and support for Christian health centers serving underserved communities.
• Glendale Adventist-Family Residency ProgramminorOthersFamily medicine residency training partnership.
• Keck School of Medicine USCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic medical center partnership for medical education and training.
• Loma Linda UniversityminorOthersAcademic partnership with Loma Linda University health sciences institution.
• Mount Saint Mary's School of NursingminorOthersNursing education partnership for student clinical rotations.
• Resurrection Health Family Medicine ResidencyminorOthersFamily medicine residency training partnership.
• Samuel Merritt UniversityminorOthersAcademic partnership for nurse practitioner and physician assistant student training.
• South UniversityminorOthersAcademic partnership for health professional training.
• St. Mary's SchoolminorOthersAcademic partnership for health professional education.
• Stanford University-Foothill De Anza CCminorOthersAcademic partnership for health professional training.
• Touro UniversityminorOthersAcademic partnership including Touro University Nevada-School of Physician Assistant Studies.
• Trevecca Nazarene UniversityminorOthersFaith-based university academic partnership.
• UCLA School of MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic medical center partnership for medical education, training, and research.
• UCLA School of NursingminorOthersNursing education partnership for student clinical experience.
• United States UniversityminorOthersAcademic partnership for health professional education.
• USC Primary Care Physician Assistant ProgramminorOthersPhysician assistant program partnership for clinical training.
• USC School of MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic medical center partnership for medical education.
• USC School of PharmacyminorOthersPharmacy education partnership for student training.
• USC School of Social WorkminorOthersSocial work education partnership for student training in healthcare settings.
• Walden UniversityminorOthersAcademic partnership for health professional education.
• Western UniversityminorOthersAcademic partnership for dental, physician assistant, and medical student training.
• Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant ProgramminorOthersElite academic partnership for physician assistant training.
• Henry ScheinminorOthersMedical and dental supplies vendor providing equipment and supplies for clinic operations.
• Keck Medicine of USCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partnership for healthcare services and education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northeast Valley Health Corporation: San Fernando Valley-based FQHC network providing comprehensive care to underserved populations across LA County. Similar integrated service model and funding structure.
• JWCH Institute: LA County-based safety-net provider operating FQHC look-alike and homeless health programs including Skid Row services. Direct overlap with LACHC's Skid Row presence.
• Clinica Romero: Federally Qualified Health Center serving medically underserved communities in the Boyle Heights and Pico-Union areas of Los Angeles, overlapping directly with LACHC's Boyle Heights territory.
• QueensCare Health Centers: Los Angeles-area FQHC providing primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to low-income populations. Comparable operating model and patient demographics.
• South Central Family Health Center: FQHC serving South Los Angeles with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use services. Overlapping geography and target population with LACHC's South LA clinic footprint.
• St. John's Well Child & Family Center: Los Angeles-based FQHC providing medical, dental, mental health, and enabling services to underserved communities including South LA. Competes head-to-head with LACHC for the same South LA patient population.
• Venice Family Clinic: Long-standing LA County FQHC serving low-income and homeless populations with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Closely comparable in mission, service mix, and patient population.
• AltaMed Health Services: Largest FQHC in Los Angeles County, serving primarily MediCal and uninsured populations across Los Angeles and Orange County. Direct competitor for the same patient base, federal funding, and provider pipeline as LACHC.

Others

• Christian Community Health Fellowship: National network of faith-based community health centers serving the underserved. LACHC is explicitly a member partner; the network provides fellowship, training, and shared advocacy for Christian-affiliated FQHCs.

Regional players

• Asian Pacific Health Care Venture: Los Angeles-based FQHC providing culturally competent care to Asian and Pacific Islander underserved communities. Comparable FQHC structure and LA County service area, though serving a more specific ethnic demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LA_CHC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3XBeZ3v_3VUdu6KPSffDfw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Los-Angeles-Christian-Health-Centers-57576818143/?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-angeles-christian-health-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/la_chc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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