Find local help
Housing, health, transport and practical services for East Jefferson County.
Hours, availability and eligibility can change. Use provider links or call to confirm before travelling.
If you're not sure where to start
These are good first calls if you are in a hard spot and don't know who to contact in South & East Jefferson County.
Hours can change - call ahead when you can.
Washington 211 - Help Finding Services
- Call: 211 or 1-877-211-9274
- Text: 211WAOD to 898211
- Details: Free, confidential, multilingual referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, childcare, transportation, and other needs.
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Food today
- Start with the nearest food bank (often Wednesdays).
- Look for meal options in Quilcene, Brinnon, Port Hadlock, and Port Townsend.
No safe place to sleep
- Bayside Housing & Services: (360) 385-4637
- OlyCAP Housing Assistance: (360) 385-2571
Medical worries & no insurance
- JC MASH Free Clinic: (360) 385-4268
- South County Clinic (Quilcene): (360) 385-3991
Violence, abuse, or fear at home
- Dove House crisis line: (360) 385-5291 (24/7)
- Safety planning, shelter help, basic needs.
Mental health crisis
- Jefferson County crisis line: 1-888-910-0416
- 988 Lifeline: call or text 988
This site is informational only and not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Emergency & Crisis Help
If you are in immediate danger or having a medical emergency, call 911.
Life-Threatening Emergency
- Call: 911
- Say: where you are, what is happening, and if someone is hurt.
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Mental Health Crisis
- Jefferson County crisis line: 1-888-910-0416
- 988 Lifeline: call or text 988
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Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault
- Dove House (24/7): (360) 385-5291
- Details: Confidential help, safety planning, and shelter support.
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Clothing & Shelter
Places to find clothing and basic household items, plus organizations that help with shelter and housing.
Clothing & Household Items
Better Living Center - Clothing Bank & Thrift
Low-cost / free options
Port Townsend
- Address: 1505 Franklin St, Port Townsend, WA
- Phone: (360) 385-4057
- Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Details: Clothing bank and thrift; low-cost clothing and household items.
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Community United Methodist Church - Clothes Closet
Free
Port Hadlock
- Address: 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock, WA
- Phone: (360) 385-1579
- Hours: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Details: General Store and clothes closet; check current availability.
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Shelter & Housing Help
Bayside Housing & Services
Housing support
Jefferson County
- Housing & services: (360) 881-7140
- General questions: (360) 385-4637
- Details: Housing and services for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
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OlyCAP - Housing Assistance
Rental help
Jefferson County
- Phone: (360) 385-2571
- Details: Programs for housing stability, rental assistance, and referrals.
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Dove House Advocacy Services
DV/SA support
24/7
- Crisis line: (360) 385-5291
- Details: Safety planning and shelter support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Health & Care Resources
Clinics, mental health crisis support, and options for low-cost care in South & East Jefferson County.
South County Clinic (Quilcene)
Primary care
Quilcene
- Phone: (360) 385-3991
- Address: 294843 US-101, Quilcene, WA
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Details: Family medicine, routine checkups, medication refills, and immunizations for children and adults.
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Jefferson County Public Health
Public health
Port Townsend
- Phone: (360) 385-9400
- WIC appointments: (360) 385-9432
- Address: 615 Sheridan St, Port Townsend, WA
- Main clinic: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; individual programs have specific clinic days.
- Details: Immunizations, family planning, WIC, pregnancy testing, STI screening and treatment, and other public-health programs.
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JC MASH Free Clinic
Free clinic
Port Hadlock
- Phone: (360) 385-4268
- Port Hadlock medical clinic: Monday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. at 175 Chimacum Rd.
- Port Townsend medical clinic: Tuesday, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at 209 Monroe St., in the American Legion basement.
- Details: Free medical and mental health assessments and referrals; appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Call for the current mental-health schedule.
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Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Mental health
Crisis & care
- Main phone: (360) 385-0321
- 24/7 crisis line: 1-888-910-0416
- Walk-in crisis services: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
- Details: Crisis services, counseling, psychiatric care, substance-use treatment, and a sliding-fee schedule based on family size and income.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7
Nationwide
- Call or text 988
- Free, confidential support for emotional distress.
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Jefferson Healthcare Dental Clinic
Affordable dental care
Medicaid priority
- Call or text: (360) 344-1005
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed noon-1:00 p.m.
- Details: Preventive and restorative dental care for children and adults, with priority for people with Medicaid and service focused on underinsured or uninsured community members.
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Jefferson Healthcare Financial Assistance
Medical bills
Charity care
- Financial Services: (360) 385-2271
- Office: 803 W Park Ave, Port Townsend; Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Details: Full charity care is available to eligible patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; reduced charges may be available from 201%-400%. Patients can apply before care or after receiving a bill.
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Getting Around & Help With Bills
Transportation and utility assistance options commonly used by residents across South & East Jefferson County.
Jefferson Transit
Transportation
County-wide
- Fare: All regular Jefferson Transit routes are zero-fare.
- Details: Bus service between Brinnon, Quilcene, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, and Port Townsend (routes vary).
- Customer service / Dial-A-Ride: (360) 385-4777
- Dial-A-Ride: Reservation-based service for eligible riders whose disability or health condition prevents regular bus use.
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ECHHO Transportation & Medical Equipment
No-cost rides
Medical equipment loans
- Phone: (360) 379-3246
- Rides: No-cost transportation to medical appointments and other essential services for eligible older adults and people with disabilities. Request rides about two weeks ahead.
- Equipment: Free loans of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, bath seats, commodes, hospital beds, and related equipment.
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OlyCAP - Energy & Utility Help
Bills
Jefferson County
- Phone: (360) 385-2571
- Details: Utility support programs and referrals (availability varies).
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Jefferson PUD - Payment Assistance
Bills
PUD customers
- Phone: (360) 385-5800
- Tier 1: Qualifying households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level receive a 30% discount on eligible electric charges.
- Tier 2: Qualifying households meeting income and energy-burden rules receive a 10% discount.
- Other help: Payment arrangements, efficiency assistance, LIHEAP referrals, seasonal shutoff protection, and the Rainy Day Fund may also be available.
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St. Vincent de Paul - Emergency Bills
Food & gas
Rent & utilities
- Phone: (360) 379-1325
- Details: Help for East Jefferson County residents facing emergency food, gas, rent, utility, and other bills.
- How to start: Leave a message to schedule an appointment.
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Other Practical Help
Habitat Critical Home Repair
Home safety repairs
Quilcene & Brinnon priority
- Phone: (360) 379-2827
- Details: Free home-repair assessment, no-interest loans, and possible payment deferral for qualifying owner-occupants who cannot afford necessary health and safety repairs.
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Senior & Disabled Property-Tax Relief
Homeowners
Property-tax exemption
- Assessor: (360) 385-9105
- Who may qualify: Eligible senior, disabled, or disabled-veteran homeowners whose primary residence and household income meet county rules.
- Current published income limit: $45,000 annual household income, subject to program deductions and documentation rules.
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Washington 211
Free referral service
Multilingual
- Call: 211 or 1-877-211-9274
- Text: Text 211WAOD to 898211
- Details: Free, confidential help locating food, housing, utility assistance, health care, childcare, transportation, elder care, and other services.
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Olympic Area Agency on Aging
Older adults
Adults with disabilities
- Local: (360) 385-2552
- Toll-free: 1-800-801-0050
- Office: 2500 W Sims Way, Suite 203, Port Townsend; open to the public 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Details: Free information and connections for senior and disability services, caregiving, Medicare and health coverage, long-term care, legal issues, and benefits.
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Northwest Justice Project
Free civil legal help
Income eligibility
- CLEAR hotline: 1-888-201-1014, weekdays 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Eviction Defense: 1-855-657-8387
- Age 60+: CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
- Details: Free civil legal help for eligible Washington residents, including housing, family safety, public benefits, debt, education, employment, and health-care issues.
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Jefferson County Veteran Emergency Assistance
Veterans & families
Emergency needs
- Appointments: (360) 385-9384
- Details: County assistance for income-qualified veterans and their families facing an emergency, including requests involving rent or past-due utilities.
- Prepare: The county asks for discharge paperwork, a current bank statement, and relevant eviction or utility shutoff documents.
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Water Delivery
Bulk potable water delivery information for East Jefferson County and nearby areas.
Olympic Potable, LLC
Bulk potable water
Up to 2,200 gallons
Emergency service 24/7
- Phone: (360) 531-2777
- Email: olympicpotable@gmail.com
- Office: 1240 W Sims Way, #301, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Service area: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, Chimacum, Brinnon, Sequim, and other nearby Olympic Peninsula and North Kitsap locations.
- Current pricing: Zone 1: $330, Zone 2: $470, Zone 3: $605 per delivery, up to one full 2,200-gallon load.
- Notes: Requests under 500 gallons are generally cost-prohibitive. Extra time, longer hose runs, difficult access, or special handling may add charges.
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Randy's Got Water
Water delivery
Up to 1,500 gallons
Port Hadlock
- Phone: (360) 643-0779
- Base area: Port Hadlock
- Delivery size: Delivers up to 1,500 gallons.
- Notes: Local water delivery option for East Jefferson County residents who need a smaller load than a full 2,200-gallon truck.
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Mobile Auto Services
On-site tire help, mobile repair, towing, and roadside services for East Jefferson County. Ask for a quote and confirm the provider serves your location before scheduling.
Evans Tire Co.
Mobile tire service
Facebook listing
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Quimper Fixit Services
Mobile mechanic
Auto & RV repair
Port Townsend based
- Phone: (360) 643-4948
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Service: On-site vehicle and RV diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
- Published normal rate: $142 per hour; emergency service costs more. Request a quote before booking.
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Northwest Towing & Recovery
Roadside help
Towing
Quilcene & Tri-Area
- Phone: (360) 379-8595
- Service: Tire changes, jump-starts, lockouts, light-duty towing, and recovery.
- Coverage: Port Hadlock, Port Townsend, Discovery Bay, Quilcene, and surrounding areas.
- Before service: Call for availability, response time, and pricing.
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