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Mental & Behavioral Health

Substance Use Treatment

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid / Apple Health / CHIP

Medicaid, or Apple Health, provides health insurance coverage for low-income people.

Income limits for Medicaid eligibility are based on household size:

1 person - $18,075

2 people - $24,353

3 people - $30,630

4 people - $36,908

Important Note: Income limits for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are more than double the limits for Apple Health.

Apply for Medicaid/Apple Health or CHIP at the

WA Health Plan Finder⁠

Healthcare Exchange

The

WA Health Plan Finder⁠

is a state operated website for shopping for health insurance plans. People with incomes under certain limits may be eligible for subsidies to help cover premiums.

Medical Providers

Uninsured/Under-insured

Olympia Free Clinic

The Olympia Free Clinic provides medical, mental health, and specialty care services to uninsured and underinsured adults at no cost to the patient. Eligible individuals include adults (18+ years of age) who are uninsured or "underinsured." They consider you to be underinsured if:

you are covered by Medicare or Medicaid and are unable to get an appointment with a provider;

you are privately insured, but are unable to afford your deductible or co-pays;

your insurance does not cover medically necessary care; or

there is a demonstrated lack of community resources for the care you are seeking.

The Olympia Free Clinic’s goal is to treat immediate needs and help people find long-term health care. They will assist by connecting people to appropriate community health resources.

Clinic Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-8 PM and Fridays, 11 AM-2 PM

General Medical Care: Call for an appointment or walk-in on Mondays or Wednesdays, 5-7 PM, or Fridays, 11 AM-1 PM

Psychiatric Care (Medications) & Counseling: By appointment only. Call or walk-in during clinic hours to schedule an appointment.

Reproductive & Gender Health Clinic: By appointment only, 1st Monday of the month. Call or walk-in during clinic hours to schedule an appointment.

Physical Therapy: By appointment only, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Call or walk-in during clinic hours to schedule an appointment.

360-890-4074

520 Lilly Road NE Building 3 Olympia, WA 98501

Medicaid / Apple Health

SeaMar

SeaMar offers primary care services for low income people. They accept Medicaid/ Apple Health and also offer sliding scale services based on household income.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

(360) 491-1399

3030 Limited Ln NW Olympia, WA 98502

Valley View

Valley View offers primary care services for low income people. They accept Medicaid/ Apple Health and also offer sliding scale services based on household income. Valley View Health also operates in downtown Olympia at the Community Care Center (225 State Ave NE Olympia), Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, by appointment.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm

(360) 236-7166

3775 Martin Way E, Suite A, Olympia, WA 98506

Dental Care

Olympia Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic

The OUGM Dental Clinic provides emergency services to Thurston County residents living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level who have no dental insurance or alternate means to pay for care. Call to make an appointment.

Mon-Fri 8am-3pm

360-943-6400

309 Washington St. NE Olympia, WA 98501

Sea Mar Dental Clinic

Provides services for children 18 yrs old and younger, pregnant women with provider consent form and *emergency services for adults on a walk-in basis

*Emergencies for Adults include: Broken teeth, Infection in teeth and pain in teeth/gums

Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

360-359-4860

669 Woodlawn Square Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503

⁠
`Dentist Link`⁠
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A free service which connects any Washington resident with a dental appointment in their community.

(844) 888-5465

ABCD- Access to Baby and Child Dentistry

For children under age 6 with Apple Health Insurance, ABCD helps caregivers find a dentist and provides education about dental hygiene.

(360) 539-7576 x103

Vision Care

Olympia Union Gospel Mission Vision Clinic

Qualified individuals receive an eye health exam and glasses.

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

360 709-9725

309 Washington St. NE Olympia, WA 98501

Reproductive & Gender Health

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Provides pregnancy testing & services, STI testing & services, birth control, transgender hormone therapy, abortion services, and a variety of other reproductive health services

Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8:30am-4:30pm Tues, Weds 10am

(800) 769-00456pm

402 Legion Way, Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98501

Olympia Free Clinic

Reproductive & Gender Health Clinic:

1st Monday of the month, 5-7pm. Free for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

See above for more info⁠

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360-890-4074 x 3

225 State Ave NE Olympia, WA 98501

Veterans Affairs Medical Services

Lacey Veterans Services Hub

The Dept of Veterans Affairs and the WA DVA offer a wide variety of services including disability benefits, healthcare, mental health support, substance use treatment, housing, employment programs, etc. Veterans seeking any kind of VA service should call or visit the Lacey Veterans Services Hub to learn about all programs they may be eligible for and for help with applying. Computer intake is offered at 9:30am on Thursdays.

(360) 456-3850

4232 6th Ave SE, Suite 101, Lacey, WA 98503

COVID Screening, Isolation, & Vaccination

Find Covid vaccines near you

⁠

www.vaccines.gov⁠

⁠

1-800-232-0233

Medical Support Services

Case Management

Providence Intensive Case Management

Certified Peer Counselors at the Providence Community Care Center provide case management and care coordination for people who are high utilizers of hospital services. For more information call 360-515-5646

SeaMar Care Coordination

Case workers at SeaMar can provide care coordination and navigation support. Call 360 491-1399 for more info

Pierce County AIDS Foundation

PCAF offers medical case management and client care coordination for people living with HIV in the South Sound region. Their case managers work with people to increase access to medical care, prescription medications, and health insurance. Services include care coordination, housing services, groceries, mental health services, financial assistance, and support groups.

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10am-4pm closed noon-1pm for lunch

(360)352-2375

2101 4th Ave E, #103 Olympia, WA 98506

⁠
`CarePort Pathways HUB`⁠
⁠

Care Coordinators work individually with clients to coordinate care and identify risk factors including healthcare, housing, food insecurity, education, employment and more.

1-800-662-2499 | CarePortPathways@crhn.org

In-Home Care

The DSHS office of Home and Community Services provides assessment and referral for in-home care. This program is for people who have disabilities that prevent them from conducting “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs - eating, bathing, toilet use, cleaning, etc) without assistance. Both physical and mental impairments can impact ADLs.

Medical Supplies

Woodlawn Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation

Operates a medical equipment supply bank. Located in basement, entrance in back of building.

Mon, Weds & Sat 10am-11 am

360) 491-3000

5930 Mullen Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503

Capital Recovery Center

The Capital Recovery Center offers first aid supplies, wound care supplies, a clothing bank, and personal hygiene products. Can also make a referral to YMCA Shower appointment.

(360) 357-2582

1000 Cherry Street SE

Medical Care after Sexual Assault or Child Abuse

Providence St. Peter Sexual Assault Clinic and Child Maltreatment Center

Provides prompt medical attention after an assault from forensic nurse examiners in the emergency department of St. Peters Hospital. The cost is covered by WA Crime Victim’s Compensation program at no cost to the patient.

(360)493-7469

413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid / Apple Health / CHIP

Healthcare Exchange

Medical Providers

Uninsured/Under-insured

Olympia Free Clinic

Medicaid / Apple Health

SeaMar

Valley View

Dental Care