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Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth

FQHC

Operated by King County

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

Full-Time

About Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth

Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Seattle, WA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Washington.

Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Coverage + benefits in Washington

Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth accepts Washington Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth offer?

Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth in Seattle, Washington offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth?

Full-Time

Is Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth located?

Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth is at 401 5th Ave, Ste 1000, Seattle, WA 98104-1818. Phone: 206-296-4600.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

Seattle King Co Dept Of Pub Hlth and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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Where to go next

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