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Tues, Wed, Thurs: 1-5pm
(last new patient visit 3:30pm, last follow up visit 4:30pm).
No appointments required (walk-in basis).
The Seattle STEP Clinic
The Seattle STEP Clinic is a collaboration between the Hepatitis Education Project (harm reduction), and Carolyn Downs and Country Doctor (CDCHC). The Seattle STEP Clinic is a low-barrier, harm-reduction clinic that provides a variety of medical and social services with a non-judgmental, patient-centered approach.
Services
- Prescriptions for buprenorphine (Suboxone) or naltrexone (Vivitrol) (medications for opioid-use disorder)
- Basic medical care such as treatment of skin infections and urinary tract infections
- Obtaining contraception
- Mental health and substance use disorder counseling
- Infectious disease testing — Hepatitis C
- Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B
- Syringe service program
- Opioid overdose reversal medications, injectable naloxone and naloxone nasal spray (Narcan)
- Medical case management for people living with Hepatitis C
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FAQ
What does low barrier mean?
- Appointment times are scheduled but flexible; new patients can walk in without calling in advance.
- Prescriptions for buprenorphine are generally provided on the first day.
- Substance use and behavioral health counseling are offered but not required in order to obtain medication.
- Urine drug tests showing the use of drugs/substances are not used to deny patients prescriptions.
- Patients are never discharged from the program for missing an appointment.
What does a patient need to do to see a medical provider?
At the first intake appointment (available Tuesday through Thursday 1:00 – 3:30 pm), patients will complete a 60-90 minute new patient intake. They will also meet with a patient care navigator for a program introduction and meet with a nurse and provider.
Do I need to participate in all of the services available or can I just get a medication?
No. All services are optional.
Do I have to have hepatitis to be seen in this clinic?
No. Anyone may access our services.
What are your hours?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 pm. No appointments are required (walk-ins are welcome). Please note that 3:30 is latest time available for new patient visits. 4:30 is the latest time for follow-up visits.