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- EIN 91-0893287
- (206) 461-6935
- 1200 12th Ave S Ste 901 Seattle WA 98144-2712 USA
- www.neighborcare.org
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Causes: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, Community Health Systems, Health
Mission: The organization is a community-based, non-profit agency that operates 28 medical, dental, and school-based health centers throughout seattle and provides services to over 72,215 people each year. Our clinics are located throughout areas of king county that have the highest rates of uninsured families and the greatest ethnic diversity. Integrated healthcare services are provided on a sliding fee scale for the uninsured, and no one is ever turned away due to inability to pay. We are uniquely skilled in providing culturally responsive services to our diverse patient population, which includes patients who speak more than 100 different languages and dialects and represent many cultural groups. We provide services to residents of urban seattle and surrounding areas. Our target population consists of the urban poor, uninsured, medicaid eligible, homeless, recent immigrants, non-english speaking, as well as those who are isolated from services due to transportation or cultural barriers.
Programs: Primary medical care services include the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, chronic disease management, health education and preventive care (such as well-child exams, screening services and immunizations), social work, mental health and chemical dependency services. Neighborcare health also provides nutrition education, maternity support services (including midwifery services), wic (women, infant, and children program) services and outreach, and public insurance application assistance. Neighborcare health provides specialized programs such as women's health, tb, hiv, and programs focused on caring for homeless youth and families. The medical program encourages patient involvement in improving and maintaining good health. In 2017, neighborcare health provided 225,740 visits to 57,619 patients and $6,065,690 of charity care.
general dentistry services include oral health exams, hygiene, and restorative services to contain the disease process. Periodontal and endodontic care is also provided. In 2017, neighborcare provided 87,398 dental visits to 29,725 children and adults.
school-based health services include primary medical services, mental health, substance abuse counseling, tobacco prevention and cessation programs, and a variety of support groups for youth, all within seattle public schools. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate health education and skill-building to help youth make healthy lifestyle choices so that they may thrive at school and build strong relationships at school, home, and in their community. In 2017, neighborcare health provided 20,230 visits to 4,498 school-based patients.
services for homeless patients include programs operated in partnership with the city of seattle's health care for the homeless initiative. Family team focuses on crisis intervention therapy, mental health counseling, child growth and development, immunization screening, parenting skills, self-care skills, chronic and acute disease management and referrals for long-term care. The homeless youth clinic provides services to homeless and street involved youth, including primary medical care, dental care, social services, mental health counseling, acupuncture, naturopathy, yoga, and outreach, as well as a range of allopathic complementary and alternative health care services.