Mobile Medical Van offered by Public Health in Seattle & King County
Walk in primary care for acute and chronic conditions. Clinics held at free meal programs, day centers, shelters and encampments, providing basic medical care to homeless individuals and families living in South King County and Seattle. A doctor or nurse provides exams and treatment. Program does not carry narcotics or provide any prescription pain medication. Also offers: - STD, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, pregnancy tests and birth control - Access to behavioral health and chemical dependency specialists. Harm reduction services including clean needles and naloxone overdose prevention kits - Some sites additionally have mobile dental care (services focus on treating dental pain NOT preventative cleanings). Can also help people connect to other community services including: - A doctor's office that can provide follow-up care - Mental health care, including counseling - Substance use counseling and treatment via a harm reduction approach - Dental care - Vision resources - Enrollment into health insurance - Enrollment into ORCA LIFT transportation - Referrals to shelter, food banks, legal assistance and domestic violence programs
Physical Address
Hours
M-Th 8am-5pm. See website for mobile medical and dental van schedules, locations, dates.
Voice
Application process
Visit website for current medical van schedule. Homeless people needing health care can visit medical van location at designated sites and times. No appointment is necessary. Try to arrive at least one hour before the scheduled end time for the clinic.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
People who are in a homeless living situation including on the street or in a vehicle, shelter, doubled up with friends or family, motel, or transitional housing.
Languages
Interpreter services
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
Public Health in Seattle & King County's Public Health Centers
Provides health care services to low income King County residents through a network of public health centers and clinics.