Palomar Family Counseling Service Has Merged With TrueCare

Your counseling services will continue without interruption. Through TrueCare, you can also access expanded medical, dental and wellness services.

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What This Means for Patients

Your current care continues, with additional services
and support available through TrueCare.

Uninterrupted Care

All existing counseling programs and school-based services will continue completely uninterrupted.

Same Trusted Team

You can keep your current counselors and continue receiving care at your usual clinic locations.

Seamless Records

Your patient information and health records are securely integrated with TrueCare’s system.

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PFCS Has Merged With TrueCare

On Sept. 1, 2026, Palomar Family Counseling Service (PFCS) officially merged with TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving San Diego and Riverside counties.

The merger brings together PFCS’s nearly 70-year history of behavioral health care with TrueCare’s network of medical, dental and wellness services.

Together, we can connect more individuals and families with coordinated, whole-person care while continuing the counseling programs our communities trust.

This partnership ensures long-term sustainability while advancing our shared mission to provide accessible, high-quality care. 

By joining forces, we are maximizing resources to meet growing community needs and creating powerful new opportunities to connect specialized behavioral health services with primary medical care so individuals can heal and grow in both body and mind.

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Expanded Care and Resources Through TrueCare

The merger can help connect PFCS patients with medical, dental and wellness services through TrueCare.

Primary & Pediatric Care

Comprehensive medical services at TrueCare health centers across San Diego and Riverside counties.

Women’s Health & WIC

Access to WIC offices across San Diego and Riverside Counties.

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Specialized mental health support regardless of ability to pay.

Dental Care

Professional dental services available
for all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my counseling appointments or services change?

No, all current programs and services are continuing without interruption.  

Do I need to see a new therapist or go to a new location?

You will keep your current counselors and continue receiving care in the exact same settings, including our Escondido, Vista, and Fallbrook centers.  

Who is TrueCare?

TrueCare is a nonprofit community health center that provides compassionate care to nearly 70,000 patients annually throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. Learn more here. 

Will my health insurance or payment options change?

Care remains accessible to everyone; TrueCare offers comprehensive services regardless of a patient’s insurance status or ability to pay.

Patient Support & Contact Information

Email Support

Questions about the merger? Email mergerquestions@pfcs.agency or mergerquestions@truecare.org.

Scheduling

Continue to contact your current clinic locations in Escondido, Vista, and Fallbrook directly for booking.