Join CPCA

Complete the appropriate application and email it, along with requested supplemental materials, to:
Christina Hicks, Vice President of Operations & Membership
membership@cpca.org

Application: Community Clinics & Health Centers
Application: Consortia & Association

CPCA’s membership includes community and free clinics, federally funded and federally designated clinics, rural and urban clinics, large and small clinic corporations and clinics dedicated to special needs and special populations.

CPCA is designated by the Federal Bureau of Primary Health Care as the state primary care association and receives federal program support to develop and enhance services for California’s health centers. 

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CPCA Membership Benefits

Since 1994, CPCA has successfully worked with members to strengthen and protect the role of community health centers (CHCs) in the health care delivery system and to effectively form partnerships and collaborations at the state and federal level, advancing the interests of clinics and their patients.

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CPCA Programs and Services

Programs and Services differ from member benefits in that they are paid for through participant fees and/or programmatic grants and have an immediate benefit for/impact to individual users as opposed to creating impact membership-wide regardless of individual engagement.

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How to Make the Most of Regional, State, and National Association Membership

Community health centers join CPCA to receive support at the state level and connect with partners across California. Many also choose to belong to associations at the national and regional level at the same time because each type of association provides different resources and support.

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) provides information about federal policy, national trends, and best practices for remaining compliant.

CPCA focuses on California policies and regulation and helps health centers engage with state policymakers.

Where available, regional associations help neighboring health centers connect, share resources, and address local needs.

Together, these resources can help health centers stay informed, strengthen services, advocate for their communities, and pursue funding and policy support.