Peninsula Community Health Services

Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) is a well-established and highly-regarded non-profit healthcare organization serving the communities of Kitsap, Mason, and rural Pierce Counties in Western Washington. Founded in 1987 as Kitsap Community Clinic, it achieved Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status in 1995, signifying its commitment to providing comprehensive primary care to underserved populations. PCHS operates on a mission to deliver accessible, affordable, compassionate, and quality health and wellness services to its communities, with a guiding principle to "see and value every person." This commitment is reflected in their patient-centered approach, offering a wide array of integrated healthcare services under one umbrella. These services include primary medical care for all ages, dental services, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment (including MOUD services with Buprenorphine and Naltrexone), and pharmacy services. They also provide various support services, such as insurance enrollment assistance, language support, and care coordination. The Port Orchard Medical Clinic, located at 320 S Kitsap Blvd, Port Orchard, WA 98366, is a state-of-the-art facility featuring thirteen examination rooms and a fully licensed Class A pharmacy on-site, allowing patients to conveniently obtain their prescription medications. PCHS embraces a team-based, collaborative care model where medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy professionals work closely together, often sharing the same electronic health record, to ensure integrated and holistic patient care. As an FQHC, PCHS is dedicated to serving all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. They accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare, and offer an extensive sliding-fee scale for uninsured or underinsured patients based on household income and family size. PCHS also provides extended hours clinics at other locations and has a mobile healthcare fleet, including a "Molar Roller" dental clinic, to reach patients who face barriers to traditional care. They are accredited as a Patient-Centered Medical and Dental Home by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), highlighting their commitment to high-quality, coordinated care. Patient feedback generally praises the friendly and professional staff, and the organization's focus on compassionate, comprehensive care.