School is a great setting for children and families to access quality behavioral health; it can help increase access to care for busy families, but also greatly benefit rural communities that may have fewer resources. Services can be provided at school, in the home or in other community locations that are most convenient for the […]
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Nov
Nov
In partnership with the Walla Walla Police Department and Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, Comprehensive Healthcare was awarded a grant through the Washington Association of Sheriff and Police Chiefs (WASPC) in July, 2020, to begin an Arrest and Jail Alternatives (AJA) program in Eastern Washington. An AJA program integrates local law enforcement, behavioral health providers, […]
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Nov
Nov
Comprehensive Healthcare’s Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) formerly known as “the Methadone Program” is expanding its provision of Medications to treat Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD) in Yakima and now includes Suboxone services. Suboxone (buprenorphine with naloxone) is a medication used to help individuals with an opioid use disorder by blocking the addictive effects of opioid medications […]
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Nov
Nov
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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Oct
Oct
Comprehensive Healthcare is now offering intensive treatment services through a newly formed Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) program in Walla Walla. PACT is an innovative, evidence-based behavioral health program created for individuals with severe mental health disorders who are frequently hospitalized, or often utilize other crisis services. Individuals enrolled into these services meet specific […]
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Oct
Oct
October is Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM)! Throughout October we raise awareness to encourage individuals to get involved in creating safer and healthy communities. The difference between Awareness and Action is that Awareness is about education and getting the word out to the community. Action is about getting out and being involved in the community […]
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Oct
Oct
By: The JEDI Committee Unfortunately, we are not a group of individuals who can harness the powers of The Force. The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee at Comprehensive Healthcare is focused on promoting to our staff, clients, and our community partners, a person-centered, trauma-informed environment which supports our agency’s values and respects every […]
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Sep
By: William Waters, Division Director ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy When I first immigrated to the USA from Australia, I was overwhelmed by the potent messaging in the environment. My immediate response was of choking on air thick with cultural messages. Having lived here sometime now, I have become desensitized and acculturated to some of […]
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Sep
¿Qué significa para usted la prevención del suicidio y la salud mental? La Fundación de Comprehensive Healthcare’s se está asociando con U.S. Bank y otros socios comunitarios para donar un mínimo de $15,000 a las clases dentro de nuestras comunidades ubicadas en el área Sur Centro de Washington. Estamos invitando a los jóvenes en los […]