Our minds are constantly bombarded with a never-ending stream of information in today’s fast-paced world. We constantly multitask, plan for the future, and worry about the past. As a result, we are often not fully present in the moment, leading to stress, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection. Mindfulness is a practice that can help […]
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Updated June 30, 2021 Comprehensive Healthcare is currently taking precautions in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Our efforts are geared toward protecting our clients and community, and to reduce the stress and anxiety that many individuals may be experiencing. We would like to remind clients and visitors to please wear a mask when visiting any […]
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By: Jodi Daly, Ph.D., President and CEO In the middle of the ever-changing environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Comprehensive Healthcare continues to strive to meet the needs of our clients and our community partners. Due to this public health emergency, and the accompanying physical isolation measures, individuals may experience heightened depression, anxiety and loss. […]
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Yakima County recorded 145 overdose deaths in 2024—a rate of 62 deaths per 100,000 residents, the second-highest in Washington State. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community affected by the growing behavioral health and substance use crisis. As the need for timely, coordinated care continues to grow, Comprehensive Healthcare is investing […]
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When someone is facing a mental health crisis, reaching out for help can feel like the hardest step. Many people hesitate because they’re afraid of what might happen next. They may worry they’ll be judged, that their situation isn’t serious enough to call, or that asking for help will automatically lead to hospitalization or law […]
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Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a treatable medical condition, not a matter of willpower or personal character. Like other chronic health conditions, it responds to evidence-based treatment and ongoing support. Opioid overdose deaths are also largely preventable. In many cases, lives are lost because those nearby did not recognize the signs of an opioid overdose […]
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Comprehensive Healthcare’s Cassidy Brown in TriYakNews – Comprehensive Healthcare hosts Better Together Family Fall Festival in Yakima
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Comprehensive Healthcare welcomed Yakima families to Franklin Park on Saturday, October 10, for its Better Together Family Fall Festival. Besides fun for the whole family, the event gave the community a chance to get to know the organization and learn about the behavioral health resources available close to home. Cassidy Brown, marketing director at Comprehensive […]
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We have exciting news to share: Comprehensive Healthcare has been named one of five successful applicants statewide for the Washington State Healthcare Authority’s (HCA) Rural Health Transformation CCBHC funds. We’re honored to be selected alongside Peninsula Behavioral Health in Port Angeles, Excelsior Wellness in Spokane, Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia, and Lake Whatcom Recovery Treatment […]
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Comprehensive Healthcare Expands Bridges Evaluation & Treatment Facility to Offer Secure Detox Services
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The facility is one of only a few in Washington state providing medically monitored inpatient withdrawal management YAKIMA, Wash., August 20, 2026 – As the Yakima Valley continues to strengthen its response to rising substance use challenges, Comprehensive Healthcare is adding a critical resource to ensure community members can access care close to home. The […]
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Bring the whole family to Franklin Park for a free afternoon of fall fun. Food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, and pumpkin decorating are all on us, and there’s no cost to attend and nothing to sign up for. Just show up. What to expect: Food trucks — Pitch & Pine, Fiesta Foods, and That […]
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Suicide Awareness: Warning Signs, How to Help, and Where to Find Support in Central and Eastern Washington
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Quick answer: Suicide is preventable. Common warning signs include talking about wanting to die or being a burden, withdrawing from others, and sudden changes in mood or behavior. If you’re worried about someone, ask them directly whether they’re thinking about suicide, listen without judgment, and connect them to help. In the U.S., you can call […]
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Health coverage is one of the most important tools for staying well, and for many people in Washington, that coverage comes through Apple Health (Washington’s Medicaid program). A federal law passed in 2025, known as H.R.1, is bringing several changes to Apple Health and to insurance purchased through Washington Healthplanfinder. Most of these changes start […]
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Comprehensive Healthcare’s Jose Lopez in the Yakima Herald-Republic – Comprehensive Healthcare to offer medical detox services in Yakima
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As demand for substance use treatment services in Central Washington continues to grow, Comprehensive Healthcare will begin providing secure, medically monitored detox services at its Bridges Evaluation & Treatment location in Yakima. Jose Lopez, executive vice president of acute, inpatient, and residential services at Comprehensive Healthcare, recently participated in an interview with the Yakima Herald-Republic […]