Clinic Mission

The mission of the Conejo Free Clinic is to provide health and legal services to people who may have no other access to such care, without regard to ability to pay.

Beliefs

We believe that all people have the right to access health care and legal counseling.

We believe that physical and mental health is affected by socioeconomic circumstances and that other community resources may need to be utilized by our clients.

We believe that all people should be informed participants in their own health care and legal well being through education.

We believe the organization should model the values of self-responsibility and wise use of resources that we seek to share with our clients.

Principles

To respect the dignity and autonomy of each person by providing them the information skills and support necessary to promote meaningful participation in decisions care.

To be responsive to changing community needs.

To value prevention throughout the spectrum of health services.

To be sensitive to the appropriateness and relevance of our care with regard to the patient's life situation including but not limited to culture, education, language, family structure, and beliefs

To foster individual contributions within a working environment where each member's ideas are valued and respected.

To maintain a funding base that is consistent with the philosophy of the Clinic and accept responsibility to educate funding sources about the way we deliver care.