Thurston County, Washington

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 19

County facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.
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Thurston County Washington

Public Health and Social Services

The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is located in Olympia, Washington. The Department is governed by the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners. Our mission: "Working together to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for everyone".

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Commissioners Approve Homeless Housing Plan for 2025-2030

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved the Thurston County Homeless Housing Plan for 2025-2030 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The plan outlines the objectives, strategies, and tasks to be implemented in 2025-2030 to address homelessness and housing instability.

December 18, 2025

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Thurston County Welcomes New Health Officer

Thurston County has hired a new health officer to serve in the County’s Public Health & Social Services Department (PHSS). Dr. Barbra Villona will serve as the County’s lead medical authority on communicable disease response, health advisories, and key public health policy decisions.

December 04, 2025

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Shellfish Harvest Biotoxin Closure at Budd Inlet

High levels of the biotoxin that produces diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) were detected in shellfish at unsafe levels, prompting closure of recreational shellfish harvesting for all species in Budd Inlet. Warning signs will be posted at public beaches at Burfoot County Park.

December 04, 2025

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Together We Parent - Support Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
10:00am
Virtual
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Specialized Recreation - Bowling with Friends! - Registration Required

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:45pm
Westside Lanes
Family Friendly

Jan

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Specialized Recreation - Karaoke - Registration Required

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:00pm
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Public Health and Social Services

360-867-2500

Public Health and Social Services Location

412 Lilly Rd. NE
Olympia, WA 98506-5132
Phone: 360-867-2500
Fax: 360-867-2600
Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Phone Line Open Daily 8:00am-5:00pm