Venice Family Clinic—expanding access to health care in the South Bay: what’s available and why it matters

​For many South Bay residents, finding affordable, high-quality health care isn’t always easy. Parents need trusted pediatricians and support for early childhood development, young people are searching for mental health care that feels accessible and stigma-free, and working families often struggle to find medical, dental and wellness services that fit their schedules and budgets. 
 
At Venice Family Clinic, we believe that health care should meet people where they are—in their neighborhoods, schools and communities. That’s why we’ve expanded our presence in the South Bay, ensuring that more people can get the care they need close to home. 
 
Our Redondo Beach location is one of several South Bay sites providing comprehensive care, alongside sites in Carson and Gardena and two locations in Inglewood. With these locations—and a new expansion in Torrance on the horizon—we are committed to making high-quality, compassionate health care more accessible to families and individuals across the region. 
 
Health care that supports the whole community 
For us, supporting our community isn’t just about providing health care, it’s about helping people live full, healthy lives. At our South Bay locations, Venice Family Clinic provides a full range of services designed to support people at every stage of life: 
 

• Primary medical care that focuses on prevention, early intervention and managing chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure 

• Pediatric care that helps children grow strong and healthy, from their first check-up to school-age vaccinations and beyond 

• Dental and vision care to support overall well-being, prevent serious health issues, and promote long-term health. 

• Mental health services to help individuals and families navigate everything from major trauma to life’s everyday challenges 

• Substance use treatment and counseling that meets people where they are in their recovery journey 

• Free food markets and health education programs that empower people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families

 
Health care should never feel out of reach. By providing compassionate, high-quality services in a welcoming environment, we’re ensuring that everyone in the South Bay has access to the care they deserve—regardless of income, insurance status or background. 
 
Innovation in action: bringing health care to where it’s needed most 
We believe care is most effective when it meets people where they are—in their communities, their schools and the spaces where they already feel safe and supported. That’s why Venice Family Clinic is taking an innovative approach to expanding care for young people in the South Bay, ensuring that they have access to the services they need in the places they already turn to for connection, learning and growth. 
 
At allcove Beach Cities, youth ages 12-25 can access mental health counseling, wellness support and a welcoming space designed specifically for them. Many young people hesitate to seek care because they worry about stigma, cost or long wait times. allcove Beach Cities provides early intervention in a stigma-free setting, helping young people navigate stress, anxiety and life’s challenges before they become crises. 
 
Venice Family Clinic is also transforming schools into hubs of health and wellness. Through a new partnership with the Hawthorne School District, the Clinic now provides medical check-ups, vaccinations, mental health counseling and health education at the Maxine Waters Health and Dignity Center—a first-of-its-kind initiative in the South Bay. By embedding health care services in schools, we’re making it easier for students to stay healthy, parents to get support and families to access care without having to miss work or school. 
 
These programs are part of a larger effort to rethink what health care looks like—moving beyond clinic walls and into the spaces where care can have the greatest impact. 
 
What’s next: expanding care, strengthening community 
At Venice Family Clinic, we don’t just see patients—we see families, neighbors and individuals working toward a better future. Our expansion in the South Bay is about more than increasing access to care—it’s about ensuring that every person, at every stage of life, has the support they need to thrive. 
And we’re just getting started. 
 
Later this year, Venice Family Clinic will open a new site in Torrance, expanding access to specialty care in the South Bay. Our new site will offer obstetrics, optometry, podiatry and dermatology—services that are often out of reach for people without private insurance coverage. By bringing these specialties to the South Bay, we’re ensuring more people can get the treatment they need to prevent minor issues from becoming major health concerns. We will continue building a foundation of comprehensive care, with plans to further expand services in Torrance in the years ahead. 
 
For over 50 years, Venice Family Clinic has supported and defended our patients’ right to receive compassionate, comprehensive care. We know health care should be part of the fabric of the community—and with our new expansions and established programs in the South Bay, we are making that vision a reality. 
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Because at Venice Family Clinic, our commitment isn’t just to health care—it’s to the people we serve. 
 
For more information, please contact Faye Norman, Senior Development Manager at (424) 581-6625 or [email protected]. 
 
Information about our services, venicefamilyclinic.org.