Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling at Department of Health and Human Services for people most at risk of HIV infection. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. The following behaviors increase a person's risk for getting HIV:

• Sharing needles and/or drug works
• If male, having sex with other men
• Exchanging sex for money or drugs
• Having sex, whether you are male or female, with someone who has done any of the above
• Having sex with 6 or more different people in the past year.

For more information about the test, call 565-2612 or visit our HIV web page. If you are calling from the west end (Forks, Clallam Bay, etc.), dial 374-5324 and ask for extension 2612.

Immunizations are available at Clallam County Health and Human Services. See immunization clinic hours.

The Olympic Community Action Programs can help you get medical care. You can reach them at 452-4726.

For the latest information on getting a birth certificate, visit or Birth & Death Records web page or call our Public Health office at 417-2274.

Food Worker Cards are available online via the Washington State Department of Health. They can be printed or replaced at the Clallam County Courthouse, Environment Health Services, first floor. For more information, call 417-2258.

The current Water Testing drop off schedule is available online. For more information you may call Clallam County Environmental Health Services at 417-2258 for Port Angeles and the east end of the county. In Forks and the west end of the county, call Clallam County Environmental Health Services at 374-3121.

Septics 101 and Septics 201 classes are available online or call Clallam County Environmental Health Services at 417-2258. Local Onsite Professionals' contact information is also available online.