March 26, 2025

Skokomish Wellness Center

Skokomish Wellness Center

N 100 Tribal Center Rd, Skokomish, WA 98584
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am. to 5 pm.
Phone: (360) 426-5755     Fax: (360) 877-2399

 

Mission Statement

The Skokomish Health Center staff will provide quality services to the people of our community to help them achieve a balanced physical, emotional, mental and spiritual way of life.

Vision Statement

The foundation and heart of our services are centered on the patient and all users of our services. This includes reasonable access, a commitment to excellence, a compassionate respectful attitude and full involvement of patient and family in a teamwork wellness model of care. The Skokomish Health Center develops responsive, cost-effective, high-quality health care services that meet the needs of the community members. Services are provided in a fair, confidential, professional atmosphere in a clean and safe facility.

What’s New

We have combined Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, And Indian Child Welfare staff into one building so we can provide a holistic approach of serving the needs of the Skokomish Community.

Summary of Services Provided

  • Primary Care with a Family Practice MD, two advanced registered nurse practitioners a registered nurse and two medical assistants
  • Women’s Wellness Screening
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Programs
  • Podiatry
  • Chiropractor
  • Dental
  • Dentures
  • CHR/Transportation Program
  • Tribal Assistor to assist with alternate resources
  • Mental Health Outpatient Services for all ages, including Family Counseling and Peer Support
  • Substance Use Disorder Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services and Involuntary or Court Ordered Services, DUI Assessments
  • Psychiatric Medication Management
  • Supportive Housing

Administrative Department

Position Staff Member Telephone/Extension  E-Mail
Health Director Denese LaClair 360-426-5755 x.2118 dlaclair@skokwellness.org
Deputy Health Director Nicole Gibson 360-426-5755 x2111 ngibson@@skokwellness.org
Admin & Finance Specialist Vacant 360-426-5755 x.2188
Billing and Benefits Manager/CAC Beth Burfiend 360-426-5755 x.2101 bburfiend@@skokwellness.org

Behavioral Health Department 

Behavioral Health Manager Daylen Gonzales 360-426-5755
Telehealth psychiatrist NP Thalia Tucci 360-426-5755
SUD Counselor Kirk Fowler 360-426-5755
Counselor Ari Adereth 360-426-5755

Medical Department

 Medical Director  Donna Lerma  360-426-5755
 Medical Administrative Lead  Vacant  360-426-5755
 Medical Doctor  Darren Cuevas, MD  360-426-5755
 Medical Doctor  Claus Janssen, MD  360-426-5755
 ARNP  Missy Stringer, NP  360-426-5755
 ARNP  Maren Zaro, NP  360-426-5755
 Chiropractor  Josef Scott, DC  360-426-5755
 Podiatrist  Deborah Behre, DPM  360-426-5755
 Nutritionist  Laura Foster  360-426-5755
 Registered Nurse  Tara DeHart  360-426-5755
 Medical Assistant  Anna Cook  360-426-5755
 Medical Assistant  Lori Beckman  360-426-5755
 Medical Office Specialist  Adele Leverich  360-426-5755 x.2100
 Medical Office Specialist  Kristine McCann  360-426-5755 x.2104
 PRC Referral Specialist  Bessie Blacketer  360-426-5755 x.2120

Dental Department

 Dentist  Dr. Brandon LaDoux  360-426-5755
 Dental Assistant  Hillary Hoffmann  360-426-5755
 Dental Receptionist  Eleanor Smith  360-426-5755 x.2114

Public Health and Wellness Department

Public Health Wellness Lead  Desiree White (360) 426-5755 x.2194  dwhite@skokwellness.gov
Public Health Program Advocate  Vacant (360) 426-5755

Community Health Representatives (CHR)

 CHR  Tamala LaClair  360-426-5755
 CHR  Vacant  360-426-5755
 Health Programs Assistant/CHR  Nydesta Gouley  360-426-4232 x.2190

Indian Child Welfare Department

 ICW Caseworker  Robert Zachry  360-426-5755  rzachry@skokwellness.gov

Tribal Victims Assistance Program

 Victim Services Manager  Eban Card  360-426-5755x. 2148  ecard@skokwellness.gov
 Program Advocate  Angel KingGeorge  360-426-5755x.2153  akinggeorge@skokwellness.gov