Health centers, programs, and services

Learn why maintaining your septic system is important for your health and the health of the community.

FLASH is a widely used sexual health education curriculum developed by Public Health – Seattle & King County and designed to prevent teen pregnancy, STDs, and sexual violence, and to increase knowledge about the reproductive system and puberty. FLASH is available for elementary, middle, high school and special education classrooms. High School FLASH has been proven effective by rigorous evaluation.

The King County Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program (ABCD) focuses on preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children, with an emphasis on "First Tooth, First Birthday, First Dental Exam" by a dentist or a doctor, as recommended by the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dentists have been specifically trained and certified on caring for young kids, preventing tooth decay early and educating parents about how to take good care of their children's teeth. Haga click aqui para Acceso a Cuidado Dental del Bebé y el Niño Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ABCD

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/aed/registration

AEM is for individuals who have a qualifying medical emergency and do not qualify for any other Apple Health program due to citizenship/immigration requirements. This includes qualified aliens who have not met the 5-year and are not exempt from the 5-year bar, nonpregnant nonqualified aliens, and undocumented individuals. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/aem

Find applications and forms for the on-site sewage/septic system industry. King County On-site Sewage (Septic) System Program fee schedule.

Learn about the on-site sewage associate and master installer certifications.

Auburn Public Health Center provides health care services for children, teens, and adults. All services are confidential and free or low cost. No one is turned away because they can't afford to pay.

We provide training and education for thousands of EMTs and first responders representing 23 fire departments in King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/training

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Education Programs to provide CPR education and training to communities of focus in King County. The desired impact is to increase the incidence of bystander-initiated CPR and improve the chance of survival from cardiac arrest for people King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/CPR

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/childcare

The 3-Step Method for Cleaning in Child Care and Early Learning Programs, How to Mix Bleach Solutions (videos available in English, Somali and Spanish)

Find tips and safety measures to take when cleaning a vehicle after a rodent infestation.

Through two learning collaboratives, EHE is providing an infrastructure to support health care organizations across King County in better identifying people at risk for HIV and helping them access and utilize Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), testing people for HIV when they are already presenting for health care, and rapidly and effectively treating those diagnosed with HIV.

Some services at this clinic are offered through a partnership with Neighborcare Health. Please continue to make appointments using the same phone numbers.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/care

A diverse set of community-based organizations (CBO) are working hard to end HIV in King County. In addition to their longstanding commitment and current efforts to prevent HIV and support people living with HIV, CBOs will be implementing the following activities.

The Healthcare for the Homeless Network continues to support homeless service providers with tools and guidance for addressing COVID-19 at homeless service sites. 

Eastgate Public Health Center provides health care and Environmental Health services. See list of services for each office below.

It's now easier than ever for you to access HIV testing, treatment, and PrEP. Most private healthcare providers offer these services by appointment or walk-in at a location near you. If you don't have a private provider, use the map below to find low or no cost options for these services. Going somewhere? Remember to bring PrEP with you! Make a plan with your provider to get on PrEP and stay on PrEP, even when traveling, on vacation, or moving.

Haga clic para español: Termina con la epidemia del VIH We've been fighting HIV for a long time. With your help, we can End the HIV Epidemic in Seattle and King County by doing these 4 key things. We have the tools, and now is the time. Let's end HIV together.

Your family's monthly income may qualify you for utility assistance services.

Family Planning Only is a program that provides uninsured women and men coverage for family planning services to help them prevent unintended pregnancies and provides confidential family planning for teens and domestic violence victims. These services are free if you qualify.

Provides information, updates, training and advocacy for community based organizations, health care providers, outreach workers, Navigators and anyone who desire to help the most vulnerable. Learn about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Apple Health and Medicaid programs, publicly sponsored programs, King County ORCA Lift program, application process, how to problem solve health care enrollment issues and access to health care services. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/FFF

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/mss

The following are resources that are available for undocumented residents living in King County. The criteria and requirements are explained on each website.

Rodents (rats and mice) are common pests in our area and can be dangerous. They can ruin your food, destroy things in your home, and start electrical fires. Rats and mice also carry diseases that can make people sick. Find tips on how to keep rodents away and how to clean up after them. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/rats

Find the permitting steps for your remodels or expansions on septic systems.

Learn about school immunization rates and requirements, School-Based Health Centers, and the Childhood Vaccine Program. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/immunization/kids

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/examiner/indigent

People living homeless are at increased risk of developing wounds and face significant challenges in taking care of them. Even small wounds can worsen and lead to life-threatening infections under these conditions.

How to submit a request for an inspection, find an inspector, and view your results.

The King County Adult Dental Program (KCADP) provides dental services during 2025, at no cost, for adults who reside in King County, are not eligible for Washington Apple Health/Medicaid and meet other eligibility criteria.* Dental care can be provided at certain community events by our Mobile Dental team or at a participating Dental Clinic. *Due to limited funds, this program may limit services at any given time.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/vaxmap

Learn about the special needs of landscaping with a septic system.

Learn about the liquid waste pumper/hauler certification.

Expanding the availability of low barrier HIV prevention and care services in our community is critical to ending the HIV epidemic in King County. Low barrier services include walk-in access to sexual health services, PrEP, HIV care, social, mental health, and substance use services. Some sites offer incentives to help people engage in HIV prevention or care when meeting their basic needs can otherwise make it too difficult to do so.

Learn about the importance of a Marine Recovery Area, the areas impacted, and how it affects you.

Some clinical services are offered through a partnership with Neighborcare Health and Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care as indicated in the service listings below.

Learn about the permitting process for new on-site sewage systems.

Effective September 23, 2013 Short URL: kingcounty.gov/nopp

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/falls

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/one-stop-prep

Find information about certifications related to on-site sewage/septic systems.

Learn how a licensed on-site sewage system designer can submit a design application online.

Find information related to health codes from King County and Washington State Boards of Health.

A repair proposal and permit are required when any change(s) or system replacements are made to your septic system. Below is a step-by-step guide for this process depending on what type of repair permit you need.

Learn about septic system inspections and their benefits.

The Public Health – Seattle & King County On-site Sewage/Septic System Program helps make sure that over 85,000 sewage/septic systems in King County are safe. Sewage/septic systems treat wastewater when homes and buildings are not connected to public sewer systems. We also provide permitting and educational services for owners of septic systems, and certifications for some septic professionals. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/septic

Trainings, guides, print materials and more

Request resources from Public Health – Seattle & King County.

Resources to support immunocompromised people at higher risk of getting zoonotic diseases.

Playgrounds are important for children’s growth and development, but they also are places that children commonly get hurt. Each year in the U.S., an estimated 200,000 children go the emergency room because of accidents at a playground. To keep children safe from these preventable injuries, schools need to take proper precautions.

Información sobre el uso de cebos y trampas para roedores, cómo evitar su entrada a su hogar y cuándo contratar a un profesional. Cómo mantener lejos a los roedores Buscar una empresa profesional Vídeo sobre control de roedores Recursos relacionados

Find information on bait and trap for rodents, how to prevent entry into your home, and when to hire a professional. ➜ Leer en español

Find information for professionals to work on your on-site sewage/septic system Short URL: kingcounty.gov/septic/professionals

Conectando con proveedores médicos, opciones de seguro de salud y muchos servicios esenciales, desde asistencia alimenticia y energética, hasta cáncer de mama y opciones de cuidado dental.

Learn about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and AEDS, whether someone can be injured from and AED; the difference between prescription and medical direction; applicable laws; what to do after an AED is used and more. Today, there are more than 5,000 registered AEDs in King County – contributing to our county having one of the highest witnessed out-of-hospital defibrillation SCA survival rates in the world. When seconds can mean life or death, make sure your organization is prepared.

EHE funding expanded the public health infrastructure for providing PrEP, syringe services, HIV testing, condoms, linkage, and re-linkage to care services, and detection and responses to outbreaks of HIV in our community.

The Sexual Health Clinic (SHC) provides both appointments and walk-ins for HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing and treatment. 

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/examiner/data

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/influenza/providers

Sign up for and view past issues of our Vet Updates newsletter and access our zoonotic disease reference manual.

Instructions for K-12 schools with new construction, remodel, additions and playgrounds.

An online search tool to look up records for on-site sewage/septic systems. Records include site designs, historic inspection reports, and as-built record drawings. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/asbuilt

Learn tips to maintain your septic system.

What to do in the event of septic system failure.

Medical outreach for people experiencing homelessness Short URL: kingcounty.gov/streetmed

Steps for permitting a subdivision or boundary line adjustment associated with a septic system.

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Hemos estado luchando contra el VIH por mucho tiempo. Con tu ayuda y estas 4 recomendaciones, podemos terminar con la epidemia del VIH en Seattle y en el Condado de King. Tenemos las herramientas y es el momento de tomar acción. Terminemos con el VIH juntos.

Registering your device(s) provides the information needed for 911 dispatchers to direct individuals to the closest publicly accessible AED when there is a cardiac emergency. Your participation helps Seattle and King County continue to achieve one of the highest survival rates in the country for witnessed cardiac arrest!

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Child care providers are required to monitor weather conditions and dress children appropriately for outdoor playtime in the heat or cold. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/childcare/weather-safety

Learn how to avoid a septic system disaster when there is a power outage.

See where to get a flu shot and other routine vaccinations. Use a map to locate vaccination locations for children and uninsured adults (also available in PDF format below) King County vaccination locations for children (50 KB) King County vaccination locations for uninsured adults (44 KB)

Notifiable diseases and regulations and laws pertaining to animals