Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services This is the official page of Thurston County Public Health & Social Services. initiative.

We provide useful, relevant information to help keep you, your family, and your community healthy. We believe that a healthy and thriving community requires many things: access to quality education, safe and affordable housing, living wage jobs, family and community support, safe and nutritious foods, opportunities for physical activity, and clean water and air. Thurston County Public Health & Soc

ial Services along with the Thurston County Board of Health and community leaders support health in all sectors through the Thurston Thrives! www.thurstonthrives.org

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You should avoid touching bats. If you're bitten or scratched by a bat, wash the wound with soap and water and get medic...
06/26/2026

You should avoid touching bats. If you're bitten or scratched by a bat, wash the wound with soap and water and get medical help right away. https://ow.ly/uXsC50Y7WHu

If a bat has accidentally entered your home, try to let the bat find its own way out. Open as many windows and doors leading to the outside as possible. If it is evening, turn off indoor lights to help the bat navigate its way out.

Great news! Budd Inlet’s Biotoxin closure area has been lifted and is now OPEN for harvesting all species of shellfish 🦪...
06/26/2026

Great news! Budd Inlet’s Biotoxin closure area has been lifted and is now OPEN for harvesting all species of shellfish 🦪 Recent testing has shown that marine biotoxin levels have dropped back to safe limits.
Please remember to check the shellfish safety map for the latest information before harvesting shellfish https://ow.ly/tsup50ZhK1u
Updated News Release: https://ow.ly/iUTH50ZhK1x

Find a pumpout near you with the Pumpout Nav app. Pumpout Nav is a free interactive iOS and Android mobile app to help y...
06/26/2026

Find a pumpout near you with the Pumpout Nav app. Pumpout Nav is a free interactive iOS and Android mobile app to help you empty the head and keep our waters healthy.

Find a pumpout 👉 https://pumpoutwashington.org/

You can check the last time your septic system was inspected or pumped and view past reports by searching for your addre...
06/25/2026

You can check the last time your septic system was inspected or pumped and view past reports by searching for your address on the Online RME website (remember to select Washington and Thurston County on the “Report Search” page). https://www.onlinerme.com

Let’s keep our lakes healthy together!If you live in Thurston County and see algae scum on a lake within your property, ...
06/25/2026

Let’s keep our lakes healthy together!
If you live in Thurston County and see algae scum on a lake within your property, and you are willing to grant access to Thurston County Staff members to collect a sample, please report to: https://ow.ly/xpEs50W4uXW or (360) 867-2626.

Hey hey .. we're getting some national recognition for cutting red-tape for small businesses...👀🥳Our innovative Street V...
06/25/2026

Hey hey .. we're getting some national recognition for cutting red-tape for small businesses...👀🥳

Our innovative Street Vendor Program was recently featured by the National Association of Counties (NACo) as a model for the country. ✨

By pulling up our sleeves and sitting down with local entrepreneurs, our Public Health and Social Services team found a way to make starting a food business easier while keeping food safety in focus. 🤝🥗🍔

What's in it for you ..?

Fresh local food and a lower-cost launch-pad to small-business ownership. 🚀 Several local street vendors have already used this program as a stepping stone to brick and mortar locations.

👁️‍🗨️ Check out the full feature article on NACo's website https://www.naco.org/news/partnerships-drive-better-community-health-leaders-say

👁️‍🗨️ Learn more about the Street Vendor Program and Food Safety on the County's website https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-health-and-social-services/environmental-health/food-safety

Photo ( L-R): Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Director Dr. Jennifer Freiheit seated next to Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia who spoke during NACo’s Public Health Leadership Academy on June 4 in Washington, D.C.

There are many warning signs that a person may be at risk of su***de. If you or someone you know needs help now, the i...
06/24/2026

There are many warning signs that a person may be at risk of su***de. If you or someone you know needs help now, the is here to help. Check out this thread to learn about su***de warning signs in adults. Visit 988lifeline.org to learn more.

Cheer for your team, not risky driving. If you’re celebrating the FIFA World Cup 26, make a plan for a sober ride home b...
06/24/2026

Cheer for your team, not risky driving. If you’re celebrating the FIFA World Cup 26, make a plan for a sober ride home before the match starts. ⚽🚕

Knowing your signs are important! Here are some potential signs that could be posted at parks or beaches in the event of...
06/24/2026

Knowing your signs are important! Here are some potential signs that could be posted at parks or beaches in the event of algal blooms with toxin levels above recreational/regulatory limits. Monitor Thurston County lake advisories at https://ow.ly/CQxp50Pspit

Street vending is allowed in Thurston County by applying for a mobile food unit (MFU) permit and asking for a variance. ...
06/23/2026

Street vending is allowed in Thurston County by applying for a mobile food unit (MFU) permit and asking for a variance. The variance allows the use of a temporary-style setup, i.e., using a pop-up shelter, insulated cooler handwash station, and coolers with ice without being at a public event. Learn how to apply today at: https://ow.ly/4O2450VhFiI

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412 LILLY Road
Olympia, WA
98506

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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