FAQs

1. Who is eligible to be seen at The Olympia Free Clinic?
Any adult, 18 and over, who is a resident of Thurston County. Eligible patients are uninsured and are at 200% of the federal poverty level.

2. Are all of the services at the clinic free?
Yes; however patients are encourage to make a monetary donation if they can. No one will be refused care if they are unable to make a donation.

3. If a patient needs immediate medical care, will they be seen first?
We are a drop-in clinic, patients will be seen in the order they arrive. The Olympia Free Clinic does not provide emergency medical care. Patients presenting with any health care problem that may be life-threatening will rapidly be assessed by a TOFC health care provider and triaged to the appropriate facility.

4. Are children treated at The Olympia Free Clinic?
All children are eligible for free health care in the state of Washington and should be followed by a primary care provider. Our staff can assist families in applying for Washington Apple Health for Kids and locating a family PCP.

5. What services does the clinic provide?
TOFC offers acute medical care for problems such as acute illnesses or mild injuries. Although we will see patients with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, depression etc., our goal is not to care for these issues long term. We will refer patients to the Olympia Union Gospel Mission for these kinds of medical problems. We can also refer patients for mental health counseling, dental care and community resources. In appropriate situations, we can refill medications that are not potentially addictive.

Services NOT provided by TOFC:

• Emergent Care
• Prescriptions for Narcotics or Benzodiazepines
• Immunizations
• Physical Exams
• Abortions

6. Are there other free clinics in Washington?

Olympia Union Gospel Mission
(Vision, Dental and Chronic Care Clinic)
413 Franklin St NE
Olympia, WA 98501
360.357.6505

Neighborhood Clinic
(Primarily Urgent Care)
1323 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
253.627.6353

For a list of all free clinics in Washington State, visit: http://www.wafreeclinics.org/clinics.html

7. How does the clinic protect my privacy?
Patients receiving care at The Olympia Free Clinic are accorded the same respect, confidentiality, and consideration that they would receive at any other health care facility. All volunteers sign a confidentiality agreement and are responsible for adhering to HIPPA and other federal and Washington State RCW privacy regulations.