SERVICE

Get healthcare for new refugees

The Newcomers Health Program provide special health exams and support services to new refugees.

What to know

Eligibility

Recently approved one of these statuses from the U.S. government : 

  • Asylum
  • Refugee
  • Victim of Trafficking
  • Humanitarian Parole from Cuba and Haiti

And you are now living in San Francisco, San Mateo County, or Marin County.

What to do

1. Learn about the benefits of a refugee health screening

  • Start a medical record in the U.S.

  • Meet with a doctor experienced working with refugees

  • Learn about your health status

  • Get medicine if needed

  • Get referrals to specialists

  • Get vaccines to stay healthy

  • Prepare for your green card medical exam

Learn more and see the Newcomers Health Program team. 

2. Check if you qualify

You are eligible for the refugee health screening if you:

  • Live in the City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, or Marin County, and
  • You were recently approved one of these statuses from the U.S. government: 
    • Asylum
    • Refugee
    • Victim of Trafficking
    • Humanitarian Parole from Cuba and Haiti

3. Fill out the health screening referral form

If you are eligible for the refugee health screening, fill out the Newcomers Health Program online referral form. 

Supporting information

Special cases

Find health services for newly arrived asylum seekers

If you do not have approved asylum status yet, you may still get help connecting to healthcare. Visit Asylum Seeker Health Services.

Find a refugee health clinic outside of SF near you

Refugee health screenings are offered in 13 counties in California. For one near you outside of San Francisco, visit CDPH Office of Refugee Health. 

Get help

Address
Family Health Center @ ZSFGNewcomers Health Program
995 Potrero Avenue
5th Floor, Room 518
San Francisco, CA 94110
Get directions
Phone
Call: 628-206-8608
Text Message:415-806-7599
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Email