WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) & NUTRITION PROGRAMS
***2024 Holiday Closure***
Suquamish Community Health, WIC, and Nutrition follow the Suquamish Tribal government holiday schedule and will be closed from Monday, 12/23/24, to Wednesday, 1/1/25.
Requests and calls will be responded to once the office reopens Thursday, 1/2/25. For emergency CH needs, please contact Jeff Riggins at 360-394-1336. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed from 12pm to 1pm for lunch
Physical Address
18490 Suquamish Way
Suquamish, WA 98392
(Southeast Entrance)
Contact Information
WIC Phone: (360) 394-8473
WIC Email: [email protected]
Nutrition Phone: (360) 394-1346
Nutrition Email: [email protected]
WIC Program
Katie Ladner, BS
WIC Certifier/Nutrition Aid
What is the WIC Program and Who is Eligible?
WIC is a supplemental food program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and also includes infants and children under the age of 5. WIC is administered on a federal level, state level, and all the way down to local agencies and Tribal governments, like ours.
The Suquamish WIC staff provides services to all Suquamish Tribal Members and their families residing in Kitsap County. We also serve members of other federally recognized tribes, as long as they also reside within the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
You can find specific eligibility for Washington state including income limitations here: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic/wic-eligibility
How do I apply for WIC?
Applying for WIC is easy! Just give us a call to set up an appointment.
Phone: (360) 394-8473
What do I need for my appointment?
Income information for all members of your household. This can include pay statements, ProviderOne card, and TANF, SNAP, or FDPIR information.
Using this form can help: WIC Income Tool
The most recent height and weight measurements and hemoglobin count from your doctor (if you have them).
You will need to agree to the WIC Program rights and responsibilities. You can find them here: WIC Rights & Responsibilities
Your appointment will be with a trained nutrition educator. Please bring your nutrition questions! We can provide answers, resources, and referrals to other services as well.
WIC RESOURCE LINKS
Federal WIC information from the USDA:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/about-wic-glance
State WIC information from Washington State Department of Health:
https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic
WIC Food Benefit Information:
https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/Pubs/961-1159-ShoppingWithYourWICCard.pdf
WIC Shopping Guide:
https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/960-278-WICShoppingGuide-en.pdf
Nutrition Program
Rachel Parsons, RD, CD
Community Health Nutritionist
What does the Nutrition Program do?
Our Community Health Nutrition Program prioritizes nutrition by embedding it into programs throughout the Suquamish Tribe and making nutrition services available to Suquamish tribal members and our community.
We work with the Healing House Clinic, the Early Learning Center, the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program, Wellness Program, Tribal Child Welfare Program, the Elder’s Lunch Program, as well as other Elder activities and Youth activities around the community and at the Family and Friends Center and Chief Kitsap Academy. We are also involved in planning and leadership at community health events, including Health Fairs, Lunch and Learn series, and Wisdom Warriors. Nutrition staff also provide one-on-one visits and group counseling; fill out our referral form below to start your nutrition journey.
The ultimate goal is a healthy and informed community for generations and we are consistently working on new approaches, programs, and other outreach support. Arming folks with information so they are able to make the best choices for their bodies and their families. Knowledge is power!
Applying for Nutrition consultations are simple! Just give us a call or fill out the form above to set up an appointment.
Phone: (360) 394-1346
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed from 12pm to 1pm for lunch
Suquamish WIC & Nutrition staff follow Suquamish Tribal Government guidelines for weather and holiday closures.
Physical Address
18490 Suquamish Way
Suquamish, WA 98392
(Southeast Entrance)
WIC Contact
Katie Ladner, BS
WIC Certifier & Nutrition Aid
Phone:
Office: (360) 394-8473
Cell/Text: (360) 908-9862
Email: [email protected]
Nutrition Contact
Rachel Parsons
Nutritionist
Phone:
Office: (360) 394-1346
Email: [email protected]