A community health center (CHC) is a non-profit consumer-directed health care facility designed to provide access and advocacy for people in underserved areas. Many CHCs serve patients by offering preventive and primary medical care, dental services, and mental health services. Coordination is a key aspect of all community health centers, especially when it comes to meeting rare or specific needs. Most community health centers use a combination of patient payments, insurance payments, and federal and local grant money to fund services. Outside of direct health care services, CHCs provide transportation, care coordination, language translation, and other services patients may need.