Medical Resources - including COVID-19 Testing information

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We are striving to get you the most updated information, there may be times when we have not received the changes in a timely manner.  You may wish to contact these organizations directly.  

Are you  a Refugee and Receiving Cash Assistance and/or Medical Assistance from DSHS? 

If you are a Refugee and arrived  between between April 2019 and January 2020,  your Refugee Cash Assistance and/or Refugee Medical Assistance may be extended beyond the standard eight-month time limit.  You may need to apply or you may be automatically enrolled.  Please click here for more information. or contact your local DSHS office Links to an external site..  Click here Links to an external site. for information about the Refugee Cash Assistance program (WA State DSHS Links to an external site.), including the Application for Benefits in Several Languages. 

Are you having COVID-19 symptoms?

image about COVID-19 proceedures

Click on these links for the above information in Amharic Links to an external site., Chinese, Links to an external site. Spanish Links to an external site., Tigrinya Links to an external site. and Vietnamese Links to an external site..

Download More COVID-19 Testing locations in King County - updated 6/11/20

The locations above offer Low or NO cost for Covid testing within King County(KC).

  • NO immigration or insurance status asked
  • 18 separate locations within KC
  • Interpretation available and some specific languages listed in flyer

For more information please call the King County COVID-19 Call Center

(open 7 days a week, 8 AM – 7 PM), at 206-477-3977

Homeless?  Click here Links to an external site. for information about COVID-19 Testing sites and information

​​​​​​​Please click here Links to an external site. to to the King County Public Health COVID-19 Information Page.  

Labcorp is charging $10 for the tests, you can make an appointment there also https://www.labcorp.com/antibody-testing Links to an external site.. 

Updated 4/27/20 from the  King County Public Health COVID-19 Information Pag Links to an external site.e: 

Symptoms, testing and care

How do you recognize COVID-19 symptoms, where to get tested, and what to do if you or a loved one becomes ill? This page offers information on how to care for yourself and others. Most people with COVID-19 have milder illness and are able to recover at home without medical care.

For testing and medical advice, connect with your healthcare provider or a nurse consulting line.

  • If you do not have a healthcare provider, call the King County COVID-19 call center between 8 AM – 7 PM PST at 206-477-3977.
  • If you or someone you are caring for is experiencing a medical emergency 9-1-1.
  • You can also call the King County 24-Hour Crisis Line at 1-866-427-4747 for professional mental health services and support.

Are you undocumented?  Click here Links to an external site. for Benefits Information for People without Immigration Status!  

​​​​​​​Staying Healthy 

 

  1. Do you need Medical, Dental or Social Services Help? 

King County Public Health Clinics are open!!!!  www.Kingcounty.gov/chap Links to an external site.

Call them at:  1-800-756-5437 or 206-284-0331

 

You will reach the Community Health Access Program line for all of King County. 

They will connect you to clinics, and resources.    

Services are available to all including undocumented clients.   

 

  1. Do you need health insurance? or you receive Medicaid? 

Health Insurance Open Enrollment is now Available until April 8th

The Health Benefit Exchange has opened a Special Enrollment Period due to the COVID-19 virus, which means people who missed out on Open Enrollment can now enroll under this special circumstance through April 8th. 

Call:  1-800-756-5437    Or Email:  Chap@kingcounty.gov    Reach them between 8am to 6pm

 

  1. At Home:

We can rid our area of COVID-19, if we stop the spread, by staying home and using products to clean that  kill COVID-19.  Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/tW-Gj4c35yk Links to an external site.

 

  1. Grocery Shopping Stay Healthy YouTube video: a doctor’s guidance

https://youtu.be/k348fKTTpEI Links to an external site.

 

  1. Be safe at home: Physical or mental abuse is a crime in Washington state. Get help 24/7.

For immediate assistance Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline Links to an external site.:  1-800-799-SAFE
For deaf or hard of hearing callers:  Call  TTY: 1-800-787-3224    VIDEOPHONE: 1-855-812-1001

 

  1. United Way “Get Help” page:  https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/ Links to an external site.

 

  1. Asian Counseling and Referral Service in Seattle, Washington:  https://acrs.org/ Links to an external site.

Asian Counseling and Referral Service is offering remote intake evaluations and psychiatry services.

You can self-refer to ask about their services at:  cyfintake@acrs.org

 

  1. Food:  Click here Links to an external site.to see the Food page on this site. 

 

Please share new resources with our team:

crista.shaw@rtc.edu

tmohamoud@rtc.edu

snelson@rtc.edu 

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