History
Chapa-De was founded after a study showed American Indians in California suffered from a higher incidence of diabetes, depression, and substance abuse. American Indians were also found to suffer from higher rates of infant mortality and have drastically shorter life expectancy rates. These findings compelled a group of local American Indians to open what is now called Chapa-De Indian Health. We provide no-cost or low-cost services and medications to verified American Indians and Alaska Natives from federally recognized tribes. We are also a healthcare safety net provider for non-natives and accept Medi-Cal, Medicare and have a sliding fee scale based on income for the uninsured. Today Chapa-De operates two private, non-profit community health centers and is governed by an American Indian Board of Directors. The Board of Directors includes members of the United Auburn Indian Community, which is Chapa-De's supporting Tribe. We also now welcome low-income individuals and families.
Specialties
We practice a philosophy called the