Business Details
42 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Community Health Center in Bellingham, WA
Unity Care NW is a non-profit community health center dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to all individuals regardless of insurance status or financial capability. Established over 40 years ago by a coalition of community leaders and health professionals, we operate as part of a national network of Federally Qualified Health Centers. Our integrated care model combines primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with a focus on prevention and patient education.Our board-certified providers deliver whole-person care through a patient-centered team approach, supported by a Sliding Fee Discount Program that ensures affordability. We maintain Federal Public Health Service deemed status, which provides malpractice coverage for our providers and staff.
Services
Primary Medical Care
Pediatric Services
Dental Care
Behavioral Health
Pharmacy Services
Immunizations
Lab Testing
Telehealth Visits
Chronic Disease Management
Preventive Care
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services under one roof
- Our Sliding Fee Discount Program reduces costs for uninsured and underinsured patients
- Board-certified providers with 40+ years of community healthcare experience
- 24-hour behavioral health crisis line available for emergency support
- Mobile dental program serving schools and childcare centers across Whatcom County
Associations and certifications
- Federal Public Health Service
What people say
Affordable care
Comprehensive services
Caring staff
Sliding fee program
Integrated approach
Services
Primary Medical Care
Our board-certified providers deliver comprehensive primary care for all ages, including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and acute care. We coordinate specialty referrals and integrate behavioral health support to address complete healthcare needs. Patients benefit from same-day appointments and a dedicated care team approach.
Pediatric Services
Complete medical and dental care for children from infancy through adolescence. Services include well-child exams, immunizations, developmental screenings, and sports physicals. We follow state guidelines for minor consent and offer emergency dental care for patients under 20 years old.
Behavioral Health
Integrated mental health services include counseling, psychiatric care, and substance use disorder treatment. Our team provides same-day behavioral health assessments during medical visits and offers specialized support groups for chronic pain management and wellness skills development.
Dental Care
Preventive and restorative dental services for children and adults, including exams, cleanings, sealants, and emergency care. Our mobile dental program brings services directly to schools and childcare centers throughout Whatcom County, expanding access to underserved populations.
Pharmacy Services
Full-service pharmacies at both Bellingham and Ferndale locations provide prescription fulfillment, medication management, and vaccine administration. We coordinate directly with providers to ensure medication safety and offer delivery options for patients with mobility challenges.
People
Chris Kobdish
Chief Strategy Officer
With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Chris Kobdish directs strategic initiatives at Unity Care NW. He previously received the Peace Builder Award for community service and leads efforts to expand access to care for underserved populations.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Washington Apple Health, Medicare, and most private insurance plans including Molina, UnitedHealthcare, and Premera. Contact us for specific plan verification.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call (360) 676-6177 during business hours or use our online patient portal for scheduling. Same-day appointments may be available for urgent medical needs.
Do you offer dental care for adults?
Yes, we provide adult dental services including emergency care at our Bellingham location, with limited availability due to high demand.
What payment options are available?
We offer sliding fee discounts based on income, accept all insurance plans, and provide payment plans for uninsured patients. No one is denied care for inability to pay.
Are telehealth visits available?
Yes, we offer virtual telehealth appointments for medical and behavioral health consultations. Patients receive login instructions prior to scheduled visits.
Do you provide transportation assistance?
Apple Health members can access transportation through DSHS. We also provide information about local transit options and bike rack availability.
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Reviews (4)
Rainbow Jeremy
Mar 16, 2022
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Mike Nicholson is a horrible person. Dont see him. He used his position to take advantage of me, manipulate me, tried to get a rise out of me, cause me to be paranoid and if he did what i think he did illegally spied on me to screw around with me head. They fired him and for some reason brought him back. This guy should be banned from social work forever.
Carole T.
Feb 02, 2022
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Always have my bloodwork done here, close to my Dr. office. The only difficulty is the "wait time", 25 min this day. The lab only had 1 personnel BUT she knows how 2 "draw" for sure which is much appreciated!
Cher Martin
Mar 20, 2021
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UCNW Behavioral Health staff are very understanding and helpful. They also have some great support programs here such as Qi Gong, yoga, DBT, art therapy, and more.
Melissa M.
Nov 24, 2020
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This is the 3rd time my children's well visits checks have been rescheduled via the front desk. The first one was scheduled in spring. Then the Dr went on vacation so it was rescheduled. They rescheduled it to the Bellingham location. The third time was supposed to be this Friday. I get a voicemail today saying they need to reschedule it even though they told me this is the day after thanksgiving is that going to be okay and I said yes. I will Not be taking my kids back. The younger Dr they have also forced vaccines on my daughter last year leaving us both with ptsd from the experience.
