Odessa Brown Children's Clinic

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic OBCC Othello located in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood is now open! Our Story
Odessa Brown was born in Arkansas in 1920. We’re growing!

During the Great Depression, Brown moved to Chicago and experienced some health problems, but she had difficulty obtaining the care she needed. At one visit to a Chicago area hospital, she was turned away and denied care. Brown reportedly said to the staff, "I am black and poor, but I will leave in peace so that I can keep my dignity." Years later, at the height of the civil rights era, Brown was raising her four children in Seattle when she became a community organizer. She fought to bring quality healthcare with dignity to children in the Central District through a federally funded effort to solve inner-city problems by building "model neighborhoods.” Brown died of leukemia in 1969 at age 49. When the new children's clinic opened the next year, a thankful community named the clinic in her honor. From that early beginning in 1970, when just one doctor delivered on Brown’s dream, Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic has grown into a comprehensive facility with medical, dental, mental health and nutrition services that embrace patients and families in our community. Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic is building a second location. To help us meet the growing needs of the community, we are building a second OBCC location – a bigger, new clinic near the Othello Link light rail station in Southeast Seattle’s Rainier Valley.

Power has been fully restored at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Othello and all services are back to normal.Thank you to...
10/29/2025

Power has been fully restored at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Othello and all services are back to normal.

Thank you to our patients, families, and staff for your patience and understanding while we worked through today’s outage.
If you missed an appointment or need to reschedule, please call us at 206-987-7210 - we’re happy to help.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 + 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐎𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨! 🩺 Free...
10/25/2025

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 + 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐎𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨!

🩺 Free vaccines for all kids and teens (ages 18 and under) — including routine immunizations, flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

🥕 Free groceries for all community members — no appointment or proof of need required.

👪 A parent or guardian must be present for vaccination. Please bring any available immunization records.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/475W0XA.

Upcoming Group Session: Coping and Mood Management for YouthThis interactive online group helps middle and high school y...
10/17/2025

Upcoming Group Session: Coping and Mood Management for Youth
This interactive online group helps middle and high school youth build skills to manage stress, mood, school challenges, and family dynamics. Participants will learn practical tools for self-care and emotional wellness in a supportive space.

🗓️ Wednesdays, starting October 29 (4 sessions)
🕟 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Who: Seattle-based middle and high school youth
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Yz5pn55e7UyYpIqyj50MLRL2k7sg9sRKigvAFj8F99lUM0NTWktMRUlLRDU4T0VJWVkzREhZNkxQSi4u&route=shorturl

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝟓-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬’ 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Is your teen struggling with organization, time management, or ...
10/15/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝟓-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬’ 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Is your teen struggling with organization, time management, or motivation? Join Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic’s free 5-week virtual group for caregivers of teens (ages 12–18). Learn evidence-based strategies to help your teen set goals, manage schoolwork, and stay on track — at home and in the classroom.

🗓️ Thursdays, beginning October 23, 2025 (5 sessions)
🕧 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Who: Caregivers of teens ages 12–18
👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/jButnLxSxS

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐥𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭! Contact Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic to get your flu shot today at Seattle Childre...
10/14/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐥𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭!

Contact Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic to get your flu shot today at Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic Othello, 3939 S Othello St. Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98118.

Call 206-987-7210. Appointments available Monday - Saturday.

Family members ages 3 and older:
• Get a flu shot voucher to use at a participating pharmacy.
• If you live with the patient, staff can give you a voucher.
• Download a voucher at:
seattlechildrens.org/fluvoucher.

If possible, bring a paper copy of the voucher with you when you get your flu shot.
• Cost: The pharmacy will bill your insurance. If you do not have insurance, or your insurance does not cover it, there is no charge to you.
Ages 6 months to 35 months:
• Get your flu shot from your primary care provider.

Questions?
Ask your provider.

Join Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic’s Behavioral Health team for a free community discussion about building healthy dail...
10/14/2025

Join Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic’s Behavioral Health team for a free community discussion about building healthy daily routines for youth and families. We’ll talk about what unhealthy habits can look like, when they may become a concern, and share practical strategies to improve sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and screen time balance.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 21
🕓 4 – 5 p.m. (Zoom)
Who: Seattle-based middle and high school youth; caregivers welcome!
👉 Register here: https://seattlechildrens.zoom.us/meeting/register/d5JB5laPRnG8LygJlSHByw #/registration

Today, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day – and we're stepping up to the plate for awareness!Join us tomorrow for the i...
10/10/2025

Today, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day – and we're stepping up to the plate for awareness!

Join us tomorrow for the inaugural “Field of Hope” Celebrity Softball Game at Husky Ballpark in Seattle! ⚾

Former University of Washington athletes Race Porter and Quin Barnard are hosting this exciting event to raise awareness for youth mental health and to support the Seattle Children’s Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic.

ARC Seattle Co-anchor Steve McCarron spoke with Race Porter and Laura Knapp, Seattle Children's VP of Mental and Behavioral Health, about the inspiration, some of the sports stars planning to participate and the vital impact the game will have.

Former University of Washington athletes Race Porter and Quin Barnard will host the inaugural Field of Hope celebrity softball game at Husky Ballpark in Seattle

PHSKC WIC Offices are Open and Serving the Community During the Federal Government Shutdown.  It is important for WIC pa...
10/10/2025

PHSKC WIC Offices are Open and Serving the Community During the Federal Government Shutdown.

It is important for WIC participants to keep their appointments to prevent delays in services.

Please refer to our PHSKC WIC website for updates.

A lock lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites.

Bring your goblins (young and old) and join us for a free, fun and safe trick-or-treating experience inside the festive ...
10/09/2025

Bring your goblins (young and old) and join us for a free, fun and safe trick-or-treating experience inside the festive halls of Seattle Children's Autism Center on Saturday, Oct. 18. Costumes encouraged, no RSVP required.

The festivities will include:

• Candy and non-candy treats
• Facepainting
• Activities and games
• Pumpkin decorating
• Community resources

We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural Field of Hope Celebrity Softball Game hosted by USI and HOMS on October 11 from...
10/06/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural Field of Hope Celebrity Softball Game hosted by USI and HOMS on October 11 from 12 to 3 P.M.!

This special event brings together NFL, NBA, MLB players dedicated to making a difference—both on and off the field. Tickets are just $10.

All proceeds will directly benefit Seattle Children’s Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic, raising awareness and support for mental health and the families who need it most.

Join us for an unforgettable day of entertainment, inspiration, and generosity, celebrating the power of sports to unite us for change.

10/02/2025

What a day!🎉 Dozens of patient families and community members gathered at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic for an afternoon full of games, snacks and nutritional fun.🍎🥦 Huge thanks to Safeway and Seattle Seahawks Julian Love for championing healthy eating and helping us celebrate 10 years of SNAP Match Programs! Families left nourished in both their bellies and their hearts.💙

Address

3939 S Othello Street Suite 101
Seattle, WA
98118

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12069877210

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