CHCs offer core health care services, either directly or through cooperative arrangements, including:

• Preventive and primary care
• Diagnostic services (lab and x-ray)
• Family planning
• Prenatal and perinatal care
• Well child care and immunizations
• Screening for elevated blood lead levels, communicable diseases, and cholesterol
• Eye, ear and dental screening for children
• Preventive dental services
• Emergency medical and dental services
• Hospitalization
• Pharmacy services

In addition, CHCs provide services to help ensure access to continuity of care. These services include: outreach, transportation, communication assistance (interpreters), case management, and social services. Some may offer additional services such as mental and behavioral counseling and specialty care.
CHCs are governed by a patient majority Board of Directors who reside in the community.  The location, hours of operation, staff and programs of each center are tailored to meet the specific needs of the community in which it is located to ensure services are appropriate to the needs of the community. All CHCs must adhere to national, state and local licensure requirements and quality standards, and are held accountable by the BPHC for specific program expectations. As a result, CHC quality standards are among the highest in the health care industry.