Marin City Health and Wellness Center

What Marin City Health and Wellness Center does

Marin City Health and Wellness Center (MCHWC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 2006 to deliver culturally competent healthcare to underserved communities in Marin County and San Francisco's Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, with an explicit mission of African American health equity. The organization operates four clinic sites — the flagship at 100 Phillips Drive in Marin City (relocated in 2023 to a facility with 15 additional exam rooms), the Dr. Arthur H. Coleman Bayview Hunters Point Medical Center at 6301 Third Street in San Francisco, the MCHWC San Rafael Women's Health Center, and a dedicated Medication-Assisted Treatment (recovery) location on Drake Avenue — plus administrative offices in San Rafael. The integrated service portfolio spans primary care for adults and children, dental care, behavioral and mental health, MAT for opioid/alcohol/prescription pain medication addiction using FDA-approved buprenorphine/naloxone and extended-release naltrexone, women's health (prenatal, gynecological, lactation, menopausal), a confidential Teen Clinic, case management, chiropractic, podiatry, health education, and insurance enrollment assistance. Technology is conventional healthcare IT: an eClinicalWorks EHR, a 24/7 patient portal, telehealth for remote consultations, and state-of-the-art dental equipment.

The revenue model blends FQHC-specific Medicare and Medi-Cal (Medi-Cal managed care via Partnership Health Plan and San Francisco Health Plan) reimbursement, HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care grant funding, patient service revenue from private insurance and self-pay, sliding fee scale discounts for uninsured patients at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level, and tax-deductible donations from institutional funders including Blue Shield of California Foundation, Buck Family Fund of Marin Community Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Kalliopeia Foundation, Schow Foundation, the County of Marin, and Price Waterman. The go-to-market motion is community-led: patients are acquired through presence in historic Black communities, partnerships with social service organizations (Ritter Center, Canal Alliance, SF-Marin Food Bank, Bayview YMCA, WIC), community events such as National Health Center Week and the annual Winter Gala, certified insurance enrollment counseling, and word-of-mouth referrals. In 2023, MCHWC served 2,868 patients with 16,675 visits, a 50%+ increase over the past decade. Leadership comprises CEO Harold Wallace (MPH), Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roderick Seamster (MD), Chief Dental Officer Charlyne Mason-Dozier (DDS), Chief Operating Officer Hang Phung, and Controller Donna Schmidt.

Name

Marin City Health and Wellness Center

Legal name

Marin City Health and Wellness Center

Website

https://marincityclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marin City Health and Wellness Center is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center operating four clinics in Marin County and San Francisco, delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, MAT recovery, and women's health services to underserved communities with a focus on African American health equity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health services
• Addiction recovery treatment
• Women's health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sausalito

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. FQHC Reimbursement: As a Federally Qualified Health Center, MCHWC receives specific reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal) for covered services. This includes enhanced FQHC rates for qualifying patient encounters.
2. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services to patients with Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay patients on sliding fee scale. Services include medical, dental, behavioral health, and recovery services.
3. Grant Funding: Grant funding from HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care supports community-based primary care services to underserved populations including migratory/seasonal agricultural workers, persons experiencing homelessness, and public housing residents.
4. Sliding Fee Scale: Discounted healthcare services provided on a sliding scale based on patient income (at or below 138% Federal Poverty Level) for uninsured or underinsured patients.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individual donors, foundations (Blue Shield of California Foundation, Buck Family Fund, California Wellness Foundation, Kalliopeia Foundation, Schow Foundation), and corporate partners to support clinic operations and expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marin City Health and Wellness Center operates four Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinics across Marin County and San Francisco's Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, delivering integrated wraparound healthcare including primary medical care, dental care, behavioral and mental health services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, women's health, teen clinic, case management, chiropractic and podiatric care, and health education/nutrition services. Care is delivered via in-person visits, telehealth, and a 24/7 patient portal, with billing to Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and sliding-fee-scale discounts for uninsured patients.

Product overview

Marin City Health and Wellness Center (MCHWC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive wraparound healthcare services through four clinic locations. The organization offers an integrated suite of services including Primary Care for Adults and Children, Dental Care, Behavioral and Mental Healthcare, MAT (Recovery) Program, Women's Health Services, Teen Clinic, Case Management, Chiropractic Care, Podiatric Care, and Health Education and Nutrition. Patients access care through in-person visits and telehealth, with a 24/7 patient portal for digital access. Services are designed to address social determinants of health with a mission focused on African American health equity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care for Adults and Children Comprehensive primary medical care services for adults and children including annual visits, acute illness treatment, preventive health, women's health, pediatric care, immunizations, and referrals to specialists.
• Dental Care Full range of primary oral health care including general dental services (exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures) and pediatric dental care using state-of-the-art dental equipment.
• Behavioral and Mental Healthcare Mental health and psychiatric services including individual and family therapy for adults and children age 8+, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, grief, substance use disorders, anger and stress management, and childhood disorders including ADHD/ADD.
• MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Recovery Program Substance abuse and addiction treatment using FDA-approved medications (buprenorphine/naloxone/Suboxone, extended-release naltrexone/Vivitrol) combined with counseling and behavioral therapies for opioid, heroin, alcohol, and prescription pain medication addiction.
• Women's Health Services Comprehensive women's health services at San Rafael Women's Health Center including gynecological care, prenatal care, contraception, fertility awareness, breast exams, menstrual irregularity management, menopausal care, STI testing, maternal and perinatal care, lactation support, and prenatal yoga classes.
• Teen Clinic Confidential, free health services for teens at the Women's Health Center including birth control information, pregnancy testing, STI/HIV testing, health education, and medical/counseling services. Open weekdays at the San Rafael location.
• Case Management Comprehensive case management services helping patients develop individualized care plans addressing medical, emotional, and social needs including care coordination, food security assistance, and housing stability support.
• Chiropractic Care Chiropractic services including adjustments, Rapid Release Therapy for soft tissue relief, and treatment for chronic pain, neck pain, arthritis, pinched nerves, and repetitive motion injuries.
• Podiatric Care Foot and ankle medical care services offered as part of comprehensive healthcare.
• Health Education and Nutrition Health and wellness education services including diabetes education, meal planning support, hypertension education, prenatal health education, reproductive health education, and family planning, with a focus on Type 2 diabetes prevention and nutritional counseling.
• Patient Portal 24/7 online patient portal allowing patients to access health information, communicate with physicians, and receive virtual on-demand care from home.
• Insurance Enrollment Services Assistance with health insurance enrollment including Covered California special enrollment, Medi-Cal, CalFresh benefits, and sliding fee scale discounts for uninsured patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,868 patients with 16,675 visits in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Peacock Gap Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue host for MCHWC Winter Gala fundraising events supporting healthcare services for underserved communities.
• Ritter CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing food pantry services and health referrals; Ritter Center's Food Pantry serves patients needing food security assistance.
• Canal AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization providing services to San Rafael community members including health-related referrals to MCHWC.
• SF-Marin Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership providing food locator services and resources for patients addressing nutrition and food security.
• Bayview YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing health and wellness programming referrals to Bayview Hunters Point community.
• Partnership Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedi-Cal managed care plan partner providing health coverage for Marin County residents; offers food resources guide for members.
• San Francisco Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedi-Cal managed care plan partner for San Francisco members with 24-hour nurse advice line available to MCHWC patients.
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal nutrition program partnership providing food assistance and health referrals for women and children.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Native American Health Center: Oakland-based FQHC offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness programs to urban Native American and broader underserved populations — comparable integrated service model and cultural-equity orientation.
• Petaluma Health Center: Sonoma County FQHC delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services across multiple sites — a comparable North Bay community health center with a similar patient demographic and sliding-fee model.
• Clinic Ole Community Health: Napa County FQHC providing primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underserved populations. Operates a similar integrated community health model in a neighboring Bay Area county.
• La Clínica de La Raza: Large Bay Area FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services across Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano Counties with a similar community health equity mission serving low-income and minority populations.
• Ritter Center: Marin County safety-net provider offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services to low-income and homeless residents. Directly comparable mission and patient population; MCHWC's MAT director previously led Ritter Center's safety-net program.
• Lifelong Medical Care: Bay Area FQHC operating multiple sites with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use treatment. Directly comparable wraparound service model and Medi-Cal patient mix.
• Mission Neighborhood Health Center: San Francisco FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment to low-income and immigrant communities. Comparable integrated safety-net model in a dense urban setting.
• San Francisco Community Health Center: San Francisco-based FQHC specializing in primary care, behavioral health, and HIV services for underserved communities including African American, Asian, and LGBTQ+ populations — closely aligned with MCHWC's equity focus and Bayview Hunters Point geography.
• Marin Community Clinics: The other major FQHC serving Marin County, operating multiple clinic sites with primary care, behavioral health, and dental services for underserved populations. Most direct geographic and operational peer to MCHWC.

Regional players

• West County Health Centers: Sonoma County FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use services in West Sonoma County. Comparable rural/community FQHC model in a neighboring region without direct geographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marincityclinic
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarinCityHealthandWellnessCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marin-city-health-and-wellness-center

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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