1. Health & Homelessness Pharmacy Issues Don Downing dondown@uw.edu

2. “WHERE TO TURN” - Identifying Problems, Finding and Using Resources www.careers.pitt.edu/www.careers.pitt.edu/ cybercounselor/liberal.htm

3. You know you need help, but you have no idea “WHERE TO TURN”. www.powerpig.ca/.../imges/onlinehelp.jpg

4. RESOURCES! Medical resources Mental health resources Social environment resources Recovery resources Day to day resources Crisis resources WWW.ILAA.ORG/REGISTER.HTM

5. BODY – Questions Where can I get dental care? How do I find a primary care physician? Does this dental clinic provide periodontal services? Who do I call when I have respiratory distress? What do I do in the case of seizure? Who is taking new patients? I’m poor. What resources are available? BODY

6. Medical Care: Pioneer Square Medical Clinic

7. Pioneer Square Medical Clinic Address 206 3 rd Ave S. Telephone 206-521-1750 Affiliation Harborview Medical Center Hours 7AM – 5PM, M, T, Th, F; 8AM-5PM W

8. Direction to Pioneer Square Medical Clinic From the ARC Distance: 0.5 miles Walking: 10 min. Driving: 1 min.

9. Other Medical Facilities close to ARC International District Clinic 720 8th Ave S, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98104 206-728-4143 Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-2499 206-731-3000

10. Tips on Calling Before you call, write down a list of questions that you would like to find out. Ready with paper and pen to take notes www.csulb.edu/library/www.csulb.edu/library/ guide/telephone-big2.gif

11. Write Down Questions You Want To Know About the Clinic 1.What is the initial cost? 2.What are the costs after my initial visit? 3.Does it provide a sliding scale/fee? 4.How long is the wait for an appointment? 5.Do I need a referral (if dental/mental)? 6.Is there someone to help me get financial assistance through DSHS or somewhere else? 7.Does it provide on-site mental/dental health services?

12. Public Health Dental Clinics Address: 2124 4 th Ave Telephone: 206-205-0577 Hours: 8AM – 5PM M-F Serves: 1-18, 60+

13. Dental Care Georgetown Dental Clinic 206-461-6943 Clients served: Serves all ages. Holly Park Dental 206-461-4948 Clients served: Serves all ages. No emergency care. Indian Health Board 206-324-9360, ext. 2301 Clients served: Serves all ages.

14. Vision Care MILLIONAIR CLUB CHARITY, INC. (206) 728-5627 2515 Western Ave

15. Who can help me manage my depression medication? Which clinic has drug addiction-mental illness co-occurrence program available? Do I have someone to talk to when I feel suicidal? MIND BODY Taking care of MIND - HEALTH

16. Where to Get Help Seattle Crisis Clinic 206-461-3222 Seattle Mental Health 206-302-2200 Harborview Mental Health Services 206-744-9600 COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC 206-632-5009

17. “Where to Turn” Directories Published by United Way every year Contains: – over 950 agencies in King County – telephone numbers, addresses – services, eligibility, websites, wheelchair access Mail order Depts.washington.edu/ scc/clog1.gif

18. Where to find emergency shelter, and affordable housing?

19. Downtown Emergency Service Center Address: 517 3rd Ave Telephone: (206) 464-1570 (800) 833-6388 Beds 278 beds

20. Community Information Line 1-800-621-INFO 206-461-3200 (Seattle) http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/CrisisClinic/ Comprehensive information and referral services in King County

21. Seattle Public Library Address: 1000 4 th Ave By phone: 206-386-4636 Hours: M-Th 10-8 Fri-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-6 Free Internet!

22. Seattle Public Library 400 public computers Internet: one hour per day, library cards required (One-time guest passes available) WiFi enabled Free computer classes

23. Seattle Public Library Health related books 7 th floor Call number: 610

24. 24 Hr On-line Medical Information Medline Plus http://www.medlineplus.gov/

25. Seattle 24-Hour Crisis Line Emotional stress of crisis Anyone can call Keep the number with you and by your phone 1-866-4CRISIS 206-461-3222 (Seattle)

26. “DAY-TO-DAY” Issues Ongoing preventive care questions Problems that relate to everyday life Examples: – Where do I go when my teeth hurt? – How will I pay for my clinic visits? – How will I find a job? Will I need retraining?

27. Community Information Line 1-800-621-INFO 206-461-3200 (Seattle) http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/CrisisClinic/ Comprehensive information and referral services in King County