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Comprehensive Healthcare today announced that its Yakima Walk-In Clinic has been renamed Wellness Now Clinic to better represent its role in the community as a trusted and accessible source of whole-person medical care. The clinic will continue to offer walk-in, no-appointment-needed services for individuals seeking medical attention. Opened in 2024 with the support of a …

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Comprehensive Healthcare has opened a new, more accessible avenue for people with a substance use disorder to begin the road to recovery. Instead of making an appointment, anyone can walk into the clinic at 1520 Kelly Place in Walla Walla and be assessed that same day. Comprehensive’s SUD division chief Jon Schlenske said that since …

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Orange doors are popping up around King County as part of a new initiative by Sound Behavioral Health to represent an entry point to hope, healing, and recovery, with May being Mental Health Awareness Month. Watch the full video at FOX 13 Seattle, here.

Community members across the Lower Yakima Valley will now receive an assessment on the day they need care Comprehensive Healthcare today announced a significant step forward in advancing substance use treatment in the Greater Columbia Region of Central Washington by offering same-day access to substance use disorder (SUD) assessments. This impactful initiative eliminates the need …

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Comprehensive Healthcare today announced the expansion of its permanent supportive housing program in Sunnyside with the opening of Vista Del Sol-2 (VDS-2), a 20-unit long-term residential housing facility for low-income adults with a diagnosed chronic mental health condition. Located adjacent to the 12-unit Vista Del Sol-1, the newly completed facility strengthens an already vital resource …

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Less than two years ago, Nathan Davila was receiving services from Comprehensive Healthcare. Now, he provides those services to families in need of assistance. As a team member of Comprehensive’s Youth Mobile Outreach program, Davila uses his experiences to help local families work through their own issues. “It feels really good to watch someone make …

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As four of the largest behavioral healthcare organizations in Washington state, we’re closely monitoring potential risks to funding at both the federal and state levels. The proposed budget cuts could significantly impact our organizations, the services we deliver, as well as the communities who rely on us most.  Given our position as providers, we want …

Shifting Burden to the State: Federal Cuts Impacting Community Behavioral Health in Washington Read More »

Compass Health, Northwest Washington’s behavioral healthcare leader, recently welcomed Janet Carbary as its new chief financial officer (CFO). With more than 20 years of experience in finance, healthcare management, and operations, Carbary is a valued addition to the organization as it continues to chart its course for growth and innovation. “Janet brings a wealth of …

Compass Health Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer, Bringing More Than 20 Years of Experience to Advance Behavioral Healthcare in Northwest Washington Read More »

AI solutions take administrative and data-entry work off mental health providers’ plates – giving them more time and energy to connect with clients Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves across our business and online lives, and it’s having a major impact in health care. The promise of AI in community behavioral health could have a …

Community behavioral health and the promise of AI in Washington state Read More »

Workforce shortages are a national issue affecting American businesses of every size and industry, and Washinton’s behavioral health care industry is no exception. According to a survey by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health, turnover rates for community behavioral health organizations range from 28 to 32 percent, and timelines for hiring master’s level positions average …

A two-pronged solution: Support community behavioral health and clinical education with an enhanced reimbursement rate Read More »