Addressing the mental health and substance use challenges in our communities takes a village – and community members and leaders at organizations across Central Washington have the power to make a big impact. That’s why we offer community education trainings in the communities we serve. Training topics include stress management, vicarious trauma and preventing compassion […]
Category Archives: Vibrant Communities
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Apr
Apr
When an individual decides it’s the right time for them to seek help with drug or alcohol abuse, it’s important to be able to start treatment right away. That’s why anyone seeking help for substance abuse can walk into any Comprehensive Healthcare outpatient location, receive an intake assessment and be quickly referred to one of […]
Vibrant Communities
Building Healthier, More Vibrant Communities: A Look at the State of Mental Health in Central Washington
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Apr
Apr
Most of us recognize that mental health, substance use, and housing are challenges facing our community, but it’s important to know exactly where the biggest needs lie so that we can plan and prioritize accordingly. With that in mind, in 2024, we conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which provided valuable insights into the […]
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Sep
Sep
A Lifeline for Our Future Amid the pressures of adolescence – school stress, social dynamics, and personal struggles – many young people find themselves turning to substances as an escape. Recent studies reveal that nearly 1 in 5 adolescents have used an illicit drug in the past year, with the onset of SUD often beginning […]
News, Vibrant Communities
Understanding the Connection Between Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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, […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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May
May
In 2023, Comprehensive Healthcare continued to implement innovative new programs to support access to care – meeting our clients where they are with services for whole-person care. We’re bringing new facilities online and building partnerships that help us serve our communities. In response to the growing need for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, the organization […]
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May
May
It’s nearly impossible to imagine what our impact would look like without the essential partnerships we’ve developed over the last 50-plus years. Together with local first responders, hospitals, schools, jails, and other essential groups, we’ve created remarkable synergies throughout our region. By serving on task forces, innovating new solutions for diverse community members, and collaborating […]