Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Central District

Re-Opening in Summer 2025 in a New Location!

Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) is opening a new clinic site in Seattle’s Central District, located at 18th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. The return to OBCC’s original neighborhood means we can continue to provide compassionate, quality care with dignity to patients and families in the Central District for many years to come.

The new clinic is just three blocks from the original OBCC location on East Yesler Way, which closed in 2022 for building repairs. The design process for the new location included input from Seattle Children’s and OBCC leaders, staff, community partners and patient families to ensure the new clinic meets the community’s needs. Learn more about where the future home of OBCC Central District is located.

FAQs About Central District Reopening

OBCC’s Central District location on East Yesler Way closed in 2022 for building repairs. A new OBCC location in the Central District was announced in September 2023 and is estimated to open in summer 2025. This is in addition to OBCC Othello, which provides a full range of medical, dental, behavioral health and other services.

Q: Where is the new OBCC Central District location?

A: The new Central District location is at 18th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.

Q: What services will OBCC Central District provide?

A: OBCC Central District will offer a range of medical, behavioral health and support services in two phases:

 Phase 1 (Summer 2025): 

  • Autism spectrum disorder evaluations (for current OBCC patients of all ages)
  • Coordinated autism evaluations with behavioral health and speech
  • Eating disorder treatment and support
  • Mental and behavioral health therapy
  • Nutrition consultations
  • Reproductive health services
  • Speech-language services
  • Weight management services

Phase 2 (Early 2026):

  • Primary care/general medical visits
  • Laboratory services
  • Community Assistance Restorative Education (CARE) Clinic
    • The CARE Clinic is a new service that integrates medical, behavioral health, case management and social work services to support youth who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including: 
      • Child abuse
      • Domestic violence
      • Firearm violence
      • Human trafficking
      • Substance use
Q: Will dental services be available at OBCC Central District?

A: No, dental services will not be offered at OBCC Central District. Patients seeking dental care can visit OBCC Othello, which provides a full range of dental services. 

Here are additional pediatric dental services provided in and around the Central District. The inclusion of non-Seattle Children’s resources does not constitute or imply recommendation or endorsement by Seattle Children’s.

 

Q: Why did the Central District location on East Yesler Way close?

A: During an evaluation of a project to repair the weather barrier and assess the structural integrity of OBCC Central District, we identified the need for more extensive repairs in certain areas of the building. As a result, OBCC leadership decided to close the East Yesler Way location. However, some services continue to operate in that building. Our Community Health partners, Seattle Roots and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, remain open at the former clinic to serve the community.

We look forward to opening a new OBCC Central District location at the corner of 18th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in summer 2025.

Q: Where do we go if we want to receive care at OBCC now and how do we get there?

A: OBCC Othello offers dental, medical, behavioral health and community services. The clinic is 5.4 miles south of the OBCC location on East Yesler Way. OBCC Othello is located across the street from the Othello Link light rail station and is central to many bus lines. OBCC Othello has free onsite parking for clinic visits. Enter the garage on the west side of the building on 39th Avenue South.

Q: How can I find out the location of my appointment with my primary care provider?

A: The OBCC team will confirm your child's primary care provider and appointment details each time you schedule an appointment with us. Please call 206-987-7210 for more information. If you use a language other than English, call 866-583-1527, choose your language and tell the interpreter to connect you to OBCC at the number listed above.

Q: Are all services that were offered at OBCC Central District also offered at OBCC Othello?

A: Yes, OBCC Othello offers many of the same services, including medical, behavioral health and community services. However, dermatology and dental services will only be available at OBCC Othello and will not be offered at the new OBCC Central District location.

Q: Who do I contact to schedule an appointment?

A: To schedule an appointment at OBCC Othello, call 206-987-7210. If you use a language other than English, call 866-583-1527, choose your language and tell the interpreter to connect you to OBCC at the number listed above.

We will be scheduling appointments at the new Central District location in the coming months.

Q: Who do I call if I have questions?

A: Questions related to your child’s care should be directed to your child’s primary care provider.

Q: How can families and the community stay up to date on progress?

A: We will provide updates through the OBCC website and OBCC Facebook page.

Past Stories

    OBCC Central District New Location Update – 7.2.2024

    a building on a street cornerThe construction planning and design work for Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) new location at 18th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood is moving through the permitting process toward completion. Construction will occur in two phases and will begin in early calendar year 2025. The first phase of construction is slated to be completed in summer 2025 and the clinic will open to serve patients and families with the following services: mental health and behavioral health, violence and injury prevention support and addiction-related resources, as well as primary care. Phase 2 construction is slated to be completed in early calendar year 2026, with a focus on creating more capacity to serve patients and families with primary care needs, both acute and well child.

    Odessa Brown Clinic Hosts “Fall Homecoming” Event – 10.28.2023

    A woman speaking in front of an OBCC bannerA homecoming celebration was held at the location of OBCC's new clinic site in Seattle’s Central District. Read a recap about how the family of Odessa Brown, city leaders and community members gathered to celebrate OBCC Central’s future home.

    Make an Appointment at OBCC Othello

    • To make an appointment at the OBCC Othello location, call 206-987-7210. We are accepting new patients and will register you before setting up your first appointment.
    • For behavioral health services, ask your child’s primary care provider at OBCC to refer you.
    • If you would like a telehealth (video) visit at OBCC, we have space and technology to assist you.
    • To request immunization and medical records, call 206-987-2173. Unless you call ahead, we may not be able to provide your child’s records at the time of your visit.
    • See OBCC Othello contact and location information.

    Get After-Hours Care

    If you need help when our clinic is closed, call the after-hours nurse line at 206-987-7210. A nurse will discuss your child’s symptoms and whether you should go to an Urgent Care Clinic, the Emergency Department or schedule a visit at OBCC.

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    Call Odessa Brown Children's Clinic at 206-987-7210.

    The Othello clinic location is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed on Sundays.