1. HIV/AIDS

    Lewis County residents with HIV/AIDS can receive case management services in Olympia from Pierce County AIDS Foundation (phone 360-352-2375). Services include help accessing primary medical care and medications, adhering to treatment plans, and accessing support services such as housing, transportation, food, and mental health counseling. For More Information Information in Spanish:VIH y SIDA en EspañolCenter for Disease Control and Prevention: HIV & AIDShttp://www.cdc.gov/hiv/AIDS InfoNethttp://www.aidsinfonet.org/The Complete HIV & AIDS Resourcehttp://www.thebody.comHIV InSitehttp://hivinsite.ucsf.eduHealth Educationhttp://www.siecus.orgLGBQT http://www.pflag.org


    Public Health - June 10, 2015, 11:09 a.m.

  2. Environmental Health

    Septic Program Water Program Water Lab Solid Waste / Hazardous Program Food Program Septic & Water Permits Office Support:Customer Service Representative – Rae MejiaRae.Mejia@lewiscountywa.gov – 360-740-2718Customer Service Representative - Inez Lima PerezInez.LimaPerez@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1135Environmental Health:Environmental Services Manager – Kirsten WeckerKirsten.Wecker@lewiscountywa.gov– 360-740-1238Onsite Program:Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Mike HamlingMichael.Hamling@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1365Environmental Health Specialist - Kaylee SloneKaylee.Slone@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1349Water Program:Environmental Health Specialist - Jeffrey LandrumJeffrey.Landrum@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1249Laboratory Technician - Jamie Lilly Jamie.Lilly@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1237Food Program:Environmental Health Specialist I - Imelda FranksImelda.Franks@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-2766Environmental Health Specialist I - Jacob ClearyJacob.Cleary@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1231


    Environmental Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  3. SNAP-Ed

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition.SNAP-Ed is an evidence-based program that helps people lead healthier lives. SNAP-Ed teaches people using or eligible for SNAP about good nutrition and how to make their food dollars stretch further. SNAP-Ed participants also learn to be physically active.Please contact Lewis County's SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator, at 360-740-3327, with any questions about …


    Public Health - June 27, 2024, 10:58 a.m.

  4. Access to Healthcare Options

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is fortunate to partner with CHOICE Regional Health Network to help provide information about healthcare options for our residents in need.CHOICE does not presently have a representative in our main building.To make an appointment call: 1-844-446-4367 (English) or 1-888-493-5294 (Spanish)Please follow this link to access their programs. CHOICE helps clients with: Apple Health for Kids - Children under the age of 19 may be eligible for free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits through the state of Washington.Basic Food - Eligible clients receive monthly benefits to buy food.Breast, Cervical and …


    Public Health - April 4, 2013, 2:33 p.m.

  5. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

    The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is administered by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS). WIC services assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and healthy growth and development for women, infants, and children up to age five. WIC is available at the Public Health Building, 360 NW North Street in downtown Chehalis. WIC staff also make monthly visits to Randle, Mossyrock, and Winlock. Families of all sizes and types may qualify for WIC. Call 360-740-1255 or 1-800-562-6130 ext. 1255. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Washington State WIC Nutrition program does not discriminate.Chehalis Office HoursMonday–Friday: …


    Public Health - April 6, 2016, 3:05 p.m.

  6. Volunteer roundup: Law and Justice, Veterans, Solid Waste, Water Conservancy Board

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in filling vacancies on several of its boards and committees, including the following:Lewis County Law and Justice CouncilVeterans Advisory Board (VAB)Solid Waste Advisory BoardIndividuals interested in any of these positions should submit an application and a letter of interest in one of the following three ways:By mail at 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Via email at committees@lewiscountywa.gov (include the committee name in the subject).In person at the Commissioners’ Office in Room 210 of the Historic Courthouse at 351 N.W. North St. in Chehalis.To applyFor an application, …


    Commissioners - March 31, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

  7. Veterans Relief Fund

    The Veterans Advisory Board is held the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am in the Lower Level BOCC Room of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome. Veterans' Relief Fund Veterans or spouses of veterans may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans Relief Fund. Possible help includes:Funeral ExpensesUtilitiesRent/HousingEmergency Medical ExpensesFood VouchersGas VouchersQualifying applicants may receive:Funeral assistance up to $1,000Rent/Housing assistance up to $1,000 or 75% of rent, whichever is lowerUp to $500 (no money is given to the applicant) in assistance for categories other than funeral expenses or housing.To …


    Public Health - March 21, 2016, 10:30 a.m.

  8. Vendor Information

    Applying for Admission to the Lewis County Vendor List In order to be eligible for consideration for providing products and/or services to Lewis County, a vendor must have applied for and have been approved for admission to Municipal Research Services and Center Rosters. Please note that being placed on the Vendor List does not mean that a vendor will be contacted every time a purchase/contract is initiated.A vendor may request to be added to the Vendor List at any time. Once added, a vendor will remain on the Vendor List until the vendor requests to be removed from the list …


    Auditor - Dec. 8, 2015, 2:24 p.m.

  9. Screening for a Public Defender

    Defendants may opt to complete the screening process via phone. They can call 360-736-9301 to initiate the screening process remotely.Defendants also have the option to complete the screening form online, the form is attached below. Once completed it can be emailed to public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov or mailed to Public Defense Services 351 NW N Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.Indigency Screening FormFormulario de evaluación de indigencia2026 Poverty Guidelines Screening Instructions Indigency Guidelines Indigency Screening Instructions1. Please download (fillable PDF) or print the screening form.2. Complete top section with contact information, charge, and case number.3. If you are on any type of state assistance, please …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  10. Animal Shelter

    Request for Proposals (RFP) for Animal Shelter OperationsLewis County Public Health & Social Services seeks to engage a qualified organization to provide animal shelter operations services that include the humane intake, care, housing, medical attention, and placement of domestic animals, with a focus on maintaining high welfare standards and facilitating positive outcomes for animals in custody.View the Legal Notice Here About Contact The Shelter's goal is to attract responsible pet owners who will provide adopted animals a permanent, loving home. 560 Centralia-Alpha Rd P.O. Box 367 Chehalis, WA, 98532 360-740-1290 The Lewis County Animal Shelter is open to the public …


    Public Health - Dec. 7, 2015, 8:55 a.m.