HCH Directory - Washington

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Community Health Association of Spokane

3919 North Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
Phone: (509) 444-8888
Fax: (509) 444-7806
Email: jcarollo@chas.org
Web: www.chas.org
Director: Peg Hopkins
HCH Coordinator: Jon Carollo
Medical Director: Dave Bare, MD
UDS Number: 102570

Project Description

Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS) provides personalized, patient-centered care to homeless individuals through an integrated health care delivery model.

CHAS provides primary medical, dental, nutrition, behavioral health and pharmacy services at five clinic locations in Spokane County. Services include women’s health care, prenatal and obstetrics, maternity support services, health nutrition/education, well child check-ups and immunizations, chronic illness management, HIV/AIDS, outreach, case management, eligibility assistance, transportation, translation, and referrals to community resources as needed.

Linkages

The project maintains linkages with specialty physicians, hospitals, community mental health/substance abuse programs, homeless shelters, social service providers, transitional housing units, employment services, agencies in the private sector, universities, schools, and churches. CHAS is a founding member of the Spokane Homeless Coalition and participating agency in developing Spokane’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness.

Estimated homeless population: 8,500 Patients served: 5,721

Community Health Center of Snohomish County

Mailing Address:
PO Box 13060
Everett, WA 98206
Location:
5929 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203
Phone: (425) 789-3721
Fax: (425) 789-3750
Email: jkee@chcsno.org
Web: www.chcsno.org
Director: Kenneth M. Green
HCH Coordinator: James Kee
Medical Director: Thomas Tocher, MD
UDS Number: 102280

Project Description

Community Health Center of Snohomish County provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Medical, dental and pharmacy services are provided at clinic locations in the cities of Everett and Lynnwood. Behavioral health specialists are on-site to provide case management and behavioral health services. A medical provider conducts outreach clinics at shelters and facilities in Everett where individuals experiencing homelessness receive housing and support services.

Clinical referrals are made for inpatient hospital care, specialty services, diagnostic services and radiology. Referrals for mental health services beyond the scope of on-site mental health professionals are made to Compass Health. Substance abuse referrals are made to Catholic Community Services, Evergreen Manor and Sea Mar Community Health Center.

Estimated homeless population: 5,000 Patients served: 1,201

Metropolitan Development Council

721 Fawcett Suite 201
Tacoma, WA 98332
Phone: (253) 597-4194
Fax: (253) 593-2744
Email: sheri@mdc-tacoma.org
Web: www.mdc-tacoma.org
Director: Interim President/CEO Floyd Kuboyama
HCH Coordinator: Sheri Adams
Medical Director: Charissa Fotinos, MD
UDS Number: 100690

Project Description

The Metropolitan Development Council (MDC), a nonprofit community action agency, provides family practice health services throughout Tacoma/Pierce County.

Primary care, dental, and mental health services are provided in the Healthcare for the Homeless Clinic and at various sites throughout Pierce County. An all-female staff provides a weekly primary care clinic for victims of domestic violence.

MDC has a long history of cooperative planning with other social service agencies that include regional and state Coalitions for the Homeless, Pierce County Continuum of Care, Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, public/private shools and universities, community mental health and primary care clinics, and veterans's organizations. MDC is one of the lead agencies in the development and implementation of Pierce County's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness and a lead agency in Project Homeless Connect.

Statistics

Estimated homeless population: 7,500 Patients served: 2,511

SeaMar Community Health Center
1112 South Cushman Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
253/593-2144

Greater Lakes Mental Health Center
9330 59th Avenue SW
Lakewood, VA 98499
Contact: Troy Christianson
Phone: (253) 581-7020
Email: troy@glmhc.org

Seattle King County Department of Public Health

401 5th Avenue, Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 296-5091
Fax: (206) 205-5670
Email: janna.wilson@metrokc.gov
Web: www.metrokc.gov/health/hchn
Director: Dr. David Fleming MHA
HCH Coordinator: Janna Wilson
Medical Director: Charissa Fotinos, MD
UDS Number: 102340

Project Description

The Health Care for the Homeless Network (HCHN) is a community project of Public Health - Seattle and King County. Through a combination of direct and subcontracted services, individuals who are homeless can access care at shelters and other homeless programs, community health centers, and public health clinics.

HCHN subcontracts with community based agencies to operate multi-disciplinary, interagency teams organized by geographic sub regions of King County. Services are provided at more than 40 sites, including shelters, day centers, transitional housing, a sobering support center, and community health centers. Services include street outreach, primary care, dental care, nursing care, mental health and substance abuse services, case management, linkages to housing, eligibility assistance, a 22-bed medical respite program, and referrals. HCHN provides technical consultation and training for shelter staff on health and safety issues. Services for people who are homeless are also available at 10 public health clinic sites.

Linkages are with numerous health, human services, and government entities, including community health centers, Harborview Medical Center, and King County mental health and substance abuse service system. HCHN is a member of State and local homeless coalitions, a regional Committee to End Homelessness, and Washington State Association of Community and Migrant Health Centers. HCHN collaborates with public health programs, including primary care and dental clinics, TB clinic, HIV/AIDS program, WIC, and family planning agencies.

Estimated homeless population: 25,000 Patients served: 22,300

County Country Doctor Community Clinic
500 19th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Contact: Linda McVeigh
Phone: (206) 299-1600
Fax: (206) 299-1608

Evergreen Treatment Services
1700 Airport Way South
Seattle, WA 98134-1618
Contact: Ron Jackson
Phone: (206) 223-3644
Fax: (206) 223-1482

Harborview Medical Center
Pioneer Square Clinic
206 Third Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
Contact: Edward Dwyer-O'Connor
Phone: (206) 744-1500
Fax: (206) 744-1554
Email: sjo@washington.edu

Neighborcare Centers:
45th Street Clinic
1629 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-6701
Contact: Joseph Sparacio
Phone: (206) 461-6935
Fax: (206) 461-8382

Neighborcare:
Pike Market Medical Clinic
1930 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
Contact: Joseph Sparacio
Phone: (206) 461-6935
Fax: (206) 461-8382

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
2101 E. Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
Contact: Evelyn Lavizzo
Phone: 206-987-7200
Fax: 206-987-7206

Seattle Indian Health Board
611 12th Avenue South, PO Box 3364
Seattle, WA 98195
Contact: Crystal Tetrick
Phone: (206) 324-9360
Fax: (206) 834-4063

University of Washington Division of Adolescent Medicine
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195
Contact: Dr. Leslie Walker
Phone: (206) 987-2028
Fax: (206) 735-4111

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation
2704 "I" Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Contact: Stacey Devenney
Phone: (253) 939-4055
Fax: (253) 735-4111

YWCA of Seattle-King County
1118 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Contact: Sue Sherbrooke
Phone: (206) 461-4888
Fax: (206) 461-4860
Email: lweedman@ywcaworks.org

Sea Mar Health Care for the Homeless

1040 South Henderson
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 763-5277
Fax: (206) 788-3204
Email: carolinalucero@seamarchc.org
Web: www.seamar.org
Director: Rogelio Riojas
HCH Coordinator: Carolina Lucero
Medical Director: Ricardo Jimenez
UDS Number: 101020

Project Description

Sea Mar Community Health Center serves individuals experiencing homelessness in Skagit, Island, and Whatcom counties. Sea Mar provides direct care as well as services subcontracted through other community health centers.

Sea Mar's HCH program operates within its clinic facilities and through a subcontracted primary care provider. All sites perform outreach to shelters, missions, outdoor congregate sites, labor camps, treatment centers, churches, and other service agencies. All Sea Mar sites provide primary care services, preventive health services, well-child care, family planning services, urgent care services, eligibility/entitlement assistance, prescription financial assistance, transportation, translation, and basic needs assistance. The Skagit and Whatcom county clinics also provide preventive dental services. Sea Mar also provides mental health and substance abuse services, including outreach, case management, counseling (group and individual), and admissions to hospitals and treatment facilities.

Sea Mar makes referrals for inpatient care, specialty services, most diagnostic laboratory and radiology services, most pharmaceutical services, housing, and vocational education training. Referrals for substance abuse services are made to Skagit Valley Hospital, North Sound Evaluation and Treatment Center, Pioneer Center North, Sea Mar Community Health Center's Inpatient Treatment Centers, and St. Joseph Hospital. Sea Mar also makes referrals to community service agencies, food banks, and churches for financial aid, legal assistance, social services, shelter, and basic needs assistance. Referral agencies include Community Action, Opportunity Council, NW Justice Project, Allianza Pro Migrante, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Friendship House Shelter, Lighthouse Mission, Agape Mission, Women Care Shelter, Skagit Domestic Violence and Assault Services Shelter, LOVE In The Name of Christ (LOVE Inc.), Neighbors in Need, Bellingham Food Bank, Helping Hands, Viewcrest Assembly of God, Community Covenant, Immaculate Conception, and St. Charles Church. Sea Mar also does outreach at the Light House, Agape Mission, and Women Care Shelter.

Estimated homeless population: 12,000 Patients served: 6,307

Interfaith CHC
220 Unity
Bellingham, WA 98225
Contact: David Hughes
Phone: (360) 676-6177
Fax: (360) 671-3574
Email: david_hughes@interfaithchc.org

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2605
Yakima, WA 98901
Location:
12 South 8th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 454-4143
Fax: (509) 454-3651
Email: anita.monoian@ynhs.org
Web: www.ynhs.org
Director: Anita Monoian
HCH Coordinator: Rhonda Hauff
Medical Director: James Jabile, MD
UDS Number: 101340

Project Description

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS), established in 1975, provides comprehensive medical, dental, and public health to thousands of disadvantaged residents each year. In 2004, YNHS helped form the Homeless Network of Yakima County to better address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.

YNHS provides primary medical and dental care at its main clinic in downtown Yakima and at Neighborhood Health-Neighborhood Connections, a satellite clinic. Services are provided by bilingual health professionals and support staff. Pharmacy services are available through the main clinic. Access specialists help patients apply for SSI, food stamps, WIC, Medicaid, Medicare Savings, Basic Health (WA State Subsidized Insurance), and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Pharmacy staff deliver medications and supplies to the homeless clinic and shelters as needed. An HCH outreach worker serves as a “human recall system” to find patients needing follow-up appointments. A public health nurse rotates through a local community shelter and public housing unit. Public health services are provided through street outreach in coordination with the local Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program.

The Homeless Network of Yakima County advocates to improve quality of life, increase public awareness, impact public policy, and prevent and end homelessness. To that end, YNHS's linkages include City of Yakima Neighborhood Development, Community Volunteers, Consumer Credit Counseling, Diocese of Yakima Housing Services, Region 2 Child & Family Services and Juvenile Rehab Services, Enterprise for Progress in the Community, For a Better Tomorrow, Next Step Housing, Northwest Justice Project, Office of Rural and Farm Worker Housing, St. Vincent de Paul, Washington State-Corrections, Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission, United Way, Yakima Association of Churches, Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless, Yakima County Community Services, Yakima Family YMCA, Yakima Housing Authority, Yakima Health District, Yakima Interfaith Coalition/La Casa Hogar, and YWCA.

Estimated homeless population: 5,300 Patients served: 2,200

Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health
402 South 4th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
Contact: Rick Weaver
Phone: (509) 575-4811
Email: rweaver@cwcmh.org

Triumph Treatment Services
102 South Naches Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
Contact: Beth Dannhardt
Phone: (509) 248-1800
Email: bdannhardt@triumphtx.org