Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs

FQHC

Operated by Seattle Roots Community Health

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

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

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

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

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

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

Hours

66.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs

Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs 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 Roots At Carolyn Downs 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.

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

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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 Roots At Carolyn Downs 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.

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Pediatric care for Black families

Black infants in the U.S. have approximately twice the mortality rate of white infants per CDC NVSS data, preterm birth and SIDS are leading drivers. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Washington Medicaid for kids (CHIP) WIC for children under 5

Coverage + benefits in Washington

Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs offer?

Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs in Seattle, Washington offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs?

66.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs 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 Roots At Carolyn Downs located?

Seattle Roots At Carolyn Downs is at 2101 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122-5945. Phone: 206-299-1900.

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.

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