Whole‑Person Care for a Stronger Island Community
Ancora Clinics provides integrated primary care and behavioral health services designed to support your mental and physical well‑being—right here in Friday Harbor.
Whole‑Person Care for a Stronger Island Community
Ancora Clinics provides integrated primary care and behavioral health services designed to support your mental and physical well‑being—right here in Friday Harbor.

A Free 15-minute consultation is just a click away.

OUR MISSION

At Ancora Clinics, we believe that health is strongest when mind and body are cared for together. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, integrated primary care and behavioral health services that help people in our island community live healthier, more connected, and more resilient lives.

As a women‑owned private practice rooted in the San Juan Islands, we are committed to accessible, relationship‑based care that honors the dignity, privacy, and unique needs of rural living. We take time to listen, understand your goals, and partner with you on a path toward whole‑person wellness.

WE CAN HELP YOU WITH:

Primary care services

Women’s health

Life changes/
transitions

Grief

Understanding avoidance of problems or issues

Sleep
disturbance

Stress

Work/life balance

WHAT WE OFFER

Integrated Primary Care

Our primary care services are designed to support your health at every stage of life. We offer:

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Women’s health and reclaimed women’s health services
  • Same‑day and next‑day appointments when available
  • Personalized care plans tailored to your goals

Behavioral Health & Clinical Social Work

Our behavioral health team provides trauma‑informed, evidence‑based support for:

  • Anxiety, depression, and stress
  • Trauma and life transitions
  • Chronic illness and caregiver support
  • Grief, relationship challenges, and emotional resilience
  • Collaborative care with your primary care provider

Why Integrated Care Matters

When medical and behavioral health providers work together, patients experience:

  • More coordinated, personalized care
  • Better health outcomes
  • Fewer barriers to support
  • A stronger sense of continuity and trust

Integrated care means you don’t have to navigate your health alone. Your team communicates, collaborates, and supports you as a whole person.

SERVING A RURAL ISLAND COMMUNITY

Living on an island brings both strengths and challenges. Ancora Clinics is designed for both.

We understand the realities of rural life—limited specialty access, ferry schedules, privacy concerns, and the importance of having care close to home. Our integrated model allows you to receive coordinated medical and behavioral health services under one roof, in a setting that values time, connection, and community.

We are here to make high‑quality care local, accessible, and grounded in the rhythms of island life.

Mental Illnesses are common in the United States.

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S Adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020).

Rural communities face higher mental health needs, fewer resources, and greater barriers to care.

Rural women, in particular, experience higher rates of depression and anxiety, limited access to gender‑specific services, and cultural pressures that discourage help‑seeking. Integrated primary care and behavioral health services—delivered locally—are one of the most effective ways to close these gaps and improve community well‑being.

Rural communities face major access barriers

Rural residents experience:

  • Geographic isolation, transportation challenges, and provider shortages, all of which reduce access to care.
  • Broadband gaps, which limit telehealth options.
  • Higher uninsured rates: 10.6% of rural residents under 65 were uninsured in 2022 (vs. 9.4% in metro areas).

Because of these barriers, primary care providers are often the first—and sometimes only—point of contact for rural patients seeking mental health support.

This makes integrated primary care + behavioral health models especially critical.