Medical Respite Program Directory

Edward Thomas House

Seattle, Washington

Operating Agency Name:

Harborview Medical Center

Operating Agency Type:

  • Hospital

Mission & Vision:

Harborview's Medical Respite Program (Edward Thomas House Medical Respite) is a unique harm reduction program that provides recuperative care to people experiencing homelessness who are too sick to return to the shelter or streets, but do not require a hospital level of care.

Year Established:

1997

Medical Respite Facility Type:

  • Standalone

Structure of Residential Space:

  • Double/multiple occupancy units (no more than 4 people) that are designated by gender

Total Number of Recuperative Care Beds:

34

Average Length of Stay:

15-30 days

Funding Sources for Medical Respite Program:

  • Hospital
  • State Medicaid reimbursement (includes PPS reimbursements to health centers and those with 1115 statewide waivers)
  • Individual MCO contract reimbursement (includes ad hoc arrangements)
  • Local/State Government

Population(s) Served:

  • Individuals
  • Men
  • Women
  • Transgender individuals
  • Non-binary or other gender nonconforming individuals
  • Couples
  • Veterans
  • Older Adults (55+)
  • Undocumented
  • New Arrivals to the U.S
  • People with mobility devices
  • People at imminent risk of homelessness

NIMRC Certification

Model of Care:
Comprehensive Clinical Care Model

Certification Valid:
November 12, 2025 - November 12, 2028

Program Location

Address:

325 9th Ave
Seattle, Washington 98104

Additional Locations:

No

Contact Information

Website:

Program Website

Email:

hilaryk2@uw.edu

Map & Directions

Scroll to Top