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PART IV. PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br /> (Non Housing) NEEDS <br /> Priority: Improve community health and access to basic and specialty <br /> care including dental and optometry care, behavioral and <br /> mental health care services particularly for low income, <br /> uninsured and under insured residents with emphasis on <br /> activities that 1) support the maintenance and expansion of <br /> services and programs aimed at wellness and preventative <br /> care services; and 2) increase outreach and access for <br /> underserved populations including limited English speaking <br /> persons, youth, disabled, seniors and homeless persons. <br /> Introduction <br /> Pleasanton and the surrounding Tri- Valley region has traditionally been one of the most affluent <br /> areas in Alameda County. However, in the difficult economic times of the past several years, more <br /> and more Tri Valley residents have faced the loss of jobs and health insurance. Consequently, many <br /> have turned to subsidized sources for their medical care. In the Tri-Val ley area, the main community <br /> clinic serving the uninsured is the Axis Community Health clinic which is located in downtown <br /> Pleasanton. <br /> Axis Community Health offers medical, mental health, substance abuse counseling and health <br /> education services to residents of the Tri- Valley. Founded in 1972 as a licensed nonprofit <br /> organization, Axis serves 14,000 community members annually through direct services and school <br /> and community -based education, prevention and treatment programs. The agency operates three <br /> facilities in Pleasanton and one in Livermore and is supported by local, state and federal funding, <br /> foundation grants, client revenues and community donations. <br /> Because Axis is the only provider of primary care medical services in eastern Alameda County and <br /> the Tri- Valley area, its resources have always been stretched to capacity. Recently, the effect has <br /> been amplified with more than 200 new clients turning to the clinic each month for medical care. As <br /> this trend continues, Axis expects to serve an additional 4,000 patients and provide 21,000 more <br /> medical visits each year for the next two years. This increased demand will require that the clinic <br /> augment its capacity to provide mental health counseling (250 new clients, 6,000 more visits) and <br /> substance abuse services (500 clients, 15,000 visits). <br /> Strategic Plan FY2010 FY2014 <br /> City of Pleasanton <br /> Page 36 <br />