Category Archives: News

Understanding the Connection Between Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders

Imagine a young girl who has known nothing but chaos and neglect. Rather than having a home filled with warmth and safety, she is only met with cold indifference. Each day is marked by uncertainty, with the constant threat of abuse casting a dark shadow over her entire existence. At school, she struggles to connect […]

Adult SUD Services at Comprehensive Healthcare

Comprehensive Healthcare offers a range of adult substance use disorder services designed to support individuals at every stage of recovery. Integrated Dual Disorder TreatmentIntegrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) is a specialized program that takes a co-occurring approach to SUD treatment, addressing both substance use and mental health disorders simultaneously. “We work with individuals who have […]

Education and Community Action in Addressing Substance Use Disorders

As Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) continue to pose a significant challenge in our communities, affecting individuals, families, and the broader social fabric, it’s natural to wonder where to even begin in tackling a problem so vast. The opioid crisis remains a persistent issue, and other harmful substances continue to infiltrate both youth and adult populations, […]

From Despair to Hope

LaCosta Gardenhire’s Journey of Resilience and Recovery Homeless for five years, living out of her car with her three dogs, and deep in the holds of addiction, life was once an unimaginable struggle for LaCosta Gardenhire. Once a week, she would visit the neighborhood health clinic for a shower, clinging to what little normalcy she […]

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Michael J. Lawler: A Leader of Quiet Strength and Lasting Impact

Image by Adam Dahir via PNWU It is with respect and deep sorrow that we remember and honor the life of Dr. Michael J. Lawler, PhD, President of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and a cherished member of our board at Comprehensive Healthcare. Dr. Lawler’s passing leaves a significant void in our community, but […]

Comprehensive Healthcare Leaders Take Key Roles in Kittitas County Health Network

At Comprehensive Healthcare, we are committed to providing integrated and whole-person care to our clients. Creating healthy and vibrant communities involves addressing all aspects of health, from mental health evaluations to housing to law enforcement. This requires active coordination with our clients and community partners to meet all of their health needs. We form community […]

A Time for Unity: Supporting Pride Month in the Face of Adversity

By: Jodi Daly, PhD, CEO and Jeff Scott, Board Chair Imagine waking up each day with a sense of unease, knowing that simply being yourself might subject you to prejudice, discrimination, or even violence. For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, this is a daily reality. Despite their only “offense” being the expression of love, […]

Comprehensive Healthcare and Central Washington University Revitalize Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program, Bringing More Support to Local Communities

Yakima, Wash., May 28, 2024–Today, Comprehensive Healthcare and Central Washington University (CWU) announced a significant initiative to help fill the gap of behavioral health specialists in the region. Comprehensive Healthcare will gift nearly $770,000 to the CWU Foundation to reestablish the CWU Mental Health Counselling (MHC) graduate program, enabling the university to prepare master’s-level candidates […]

State-Funded Drop-In Center in Yakima Will Positively Impact Our Community

The recent approval of $800,000 in state funding for a new drop-in center in Yakima represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support and uplift vulnerable populations in our community. This initiative, spearheaded by a collaborative, bipartisan effort in the Washington state legislature, promises to create a transformative space where individuals facing homelessness, […]

Celebrating 10 Years of the Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) Program at Comprehensive Healthcare

Comprehensive Healthcare is marking a significant milestone as it celebrates a decade of the Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program, an innovative initiative that has positively impacted nearly 800 children, youth, and families across the Columbia region. WISe utilizes a team approach to address the intensive mental health needs of children and youth, providing support […]