Care-a-Van Mobile Health Services

Beginning July 1, 2025, Care-a-Van (CAV) will no longer provide vaccination services at our clinics.  CAV will continue to offer health and social care services and partner with other organizations in supporting community events.  Services include but are not limited to: Naloxone distribution and opioid prevention education, blood pressure and glucose checks, mental health screening, and telehealth referrals.  For questions, please contact us at care-a-van@doh.wa.gov.

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Care-a-Van is a mobile health clinic that serves people across Washington state. We work closely with community partners and local health jurisdictions (LHJ) or departments to increase access to health services for priority communities. Care-a-Van has played a critical role in outbreak response, providing rapid, community-based solutions during public health emergencies.  

Since July 2024, Care-a-Van has administered more than 3,900 Flu, 6,800 COVID, and 5,700 childhood vaccines.   

Beyond immunizations, Care-a-Van offers blood pressure and glucose screenings, naloxone distribution, and partnerships with Care Connect hubs and other community organizations to connect people with vital social services.  

Care-a-Van has also played a critical role in outbreak response, providing rapid, community-based solutions during public health emergencies.  Care-a-Van collaborates with local health jurisdictions (LHJs), Tribes, and community-based organizations to serve disproportionately impacted and underserved communities.

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Care-a-Van at a Glance 

Total Events: 2,726 clinics held as of February 28, 2025 

Total Vaccinations:  

  • 61,448 COVID-19 vaccines 
  • 11,519 routine childhood vaccines 
  • 821 Mpox vaccines 
  • 8,272 seasonal flu vaccines 

Health Screenings and Harm Reduction:

  • 1,228 blood pressure readings 
  • 1,285 blood glucose screenings 
  • 1,299 Naloxone kits distributed 

Current Service Summary

  • Blood Pressure Screenings
  • Blood Glucose Screenings
  • Telehealth
  • Mental Health Screening
  • Vision Testing
  • Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution Kits
  • Community Based Care Coordination (Based on availability)
  • The mobile clinics also support community events by providing necessary equipment (tents, chairs, signs) to make healthcare more accessible.

Upcoming Care-A-Van events

Date Time Event Location Services Available Registration Link(s) Notes
08/22/2025 - Akin Back-to-School Resource Fair 212 5th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
    • Blood glucose screening
    • Blood pressure screening
    • BMI Screening
    • Community Based Care Coordination (Upon availability)
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution
    • Telehealth
    • Vaccine Education
    • Vision Testing
08/22/2025 - Tacoma Nazarene Church Lincoln District Community Back To School Event 3640 S M St
Tacoma, WA 98418
    • Blood glucose screening
    • Blood pressure screening
    • Community Based Care Coordination (Upon availability)
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Vision Testing
08/23/2025 - Tacoma Police Department Tacoma Police Department Kids Health & Safety Fair 1721 East 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
    • Blood glucose screening
    • Blood pressure screening
    • Community Based Care Coordination (Upon availability)
    • Vision Testing
08/23/2025 - Incubator Outreach Back To School Bonanza 202 170th St E
Spanaway , WA 98387
    • Blood glucose screening
    • Blood pressure screening
    • BMI Screening
    • Community Based Care Coordination (Upon availability)
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution
    • Vaccine Education
    • Vision Testing
08/23/2025 - Creative Justice (RVC) Black Health & Wellness Day 153 14th Ave
Seattle, WA 98144
    • Blood glucose screening
    • Blood pressure screening
    • BMI Screening
    • Community Based Care Coordination (Upon availability)
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution
    • Telehealth
    • Vaccine Education
    • Vision Testing
08/28/2025 - Rainbow Housing Evergreen Villages Health Fair and Back 2 School Event 505 Division St NW
Olympia , WA 98502
    • Blood glucose screening
    • Blood pressure screening
    • BMI Screening
    • Community Based Care Coordination (Upon availability)
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution
    • Telehealth
    • Vaccine Education
    • Vision Testing