Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) offered by Sea Mar Community Health Center at Maternity Support Services/WIC and Nutrition Education Vancouver
Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) offered by Sea Mar Community Health Center at Maternity Support Services/WIC and Nutrition Education Vancouver
WIC helps to improve positive health habits by providing nutrition education (individual counseling and group classes), breastfeeding promotion and support, breast pumps (specific circumstances), monthly vouchers for supplemental, specifically prescribed nutritious foods, as well as, information and referral to other health programs like immunization, dental, and social service programs. Benefits are provided by check or card.
Location
2502 East 4th Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Call for appointment
Eligibility
Applicants must meet four criteria to be eligible for WIC: - Reside in Washington (US citizenship is NOT required to participate in WIC) - Be a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, or have an infant or child under 5 years old - Household income less than 185% of the federal poverty level - Have a nutritional risk (assessed at time of appointment) Anyone with a child under the age of 5 can apply for WIC, including fathers, foster parents or other guardians. United States citizenship is not required to participate in the WIC program.
Fee
None
Languages
Spanish
Interpreter services
American Sign Language
Agency info
Sea Mar Community Health Center
Provides primary medical care to people with insurance and emergency care to uninsured individuals. Also, offers comprehensive health services, including dental, behavioral health, maternity support, and preventive health and nutrition.