Safe Harbor Free Clinic (SHFC) began as the vision of medical providers and community members who, when returning from a medical mission to Haiti, expressed concern that free medical care was not available to the underserved their own community.  SHFC was founded in October 2008 and the first medical walk-in clinic opened on June 19, 2009. Since that time, comprehensive healthcare services have been provided to almost 18,000 under/uninsured individuals.

 

The community's need for free healthcare became obvious as more clinic days were added to see patients. Our Chronic Care Clinic opened in May 2011 since 40% of patients seen struggled to manage their diabetes. The Podiatry clinic and laboratory services were added in September 2011.  

SHFC serves residents primarily from Snohomish, Skagit, and Island counties. Over 70,000 people have no access to affordable healthcare in these areas.  SHFC is the only "brick and mortar" free clinic between Lynnwood and the Canadian border. Initially, the clinic was housed in the Skagit Regional Clinic building in Stanwood. Due to greater and greater need for free healthcare, SHFC secured its own facility which opened in August 2014.

 

With over 110 volunteers and providers, our facility offers several specialty clinics in addition to weekly  Same-Day clinics.   In 2022, Safe Harbor Free Clinic expanded its services to the neighboring community of Arlington/Smokey Point.  Together, we show Christ's love by providing free healthcare to those in need, bringing healing and hope for the hurting.