At the hospital and on the hotline, LCSNW volunteer stands by survivors
This is one in a series of volunteer spotlight stories by Volunteer Manager Alex Power. As a Crisis Response Advocate (CRA) volunteer in Spokane, Wendy Bachman believes in the power of showing up for others during their most vulnerable moments. Wendy, and all the CRA...
LCSNW expands behavioral health services with Gresham office
Our agency marked a major milestone recently as we officially opened the doors to our newest location, which is in Gresham, Oregon. The grand opening on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, celebrated the expansion of our behavioral health services and school wellness programs...
Iraq War veteran brings important skills to LCSNW Mental Health team
Shaun Vallery sees a direct correlation between his service with U.S. Air Force security forces and his work in LCSNW’s Yamhill County District on the Clinic-based Mental Health Team. “Many skills from law enforcement carry over and have an impact on my counseling...
New office and expansion plans in Tri-Cities announced
LCSNW is thrilled to announce a major step forward in our mission to support youth and families in the region: we’re expanding and relocating! Tentatively scheduled for late August 2026, the LCSNW Tri-Cities district will consolidate operations from two long-serving...
LCSNW staff embedded in Seattle schools to support youth mental health
By Teri McKeown, Greater Puget Sound Communications Specialist Youth across the U.S. continue to face a mental health crisis,...
Back to School Bash offers relief and resources for Tri-Cities families
On August 18, families from across the Tri-Cities gathered at the HAPO Center in Pasco for the annual Back to School Bash — an event that came at just the right time for many. This free community event provided much-needed support, helping equip families to start the...
Former LCSNW employee, now volunteer, is a champion for immigrants
Navigating the immigration system can be overwhelming, beyond simply starting a new life far from home. Immigrants come to the U.S. in search of safety, stability, and a chance to rebuild. That’s where dedicated LCSNW volunteers like Kinza Schuyler make all the...
Youth voices shape the future: Listening sessions reveal hopes and challenges
Over the past several weeks, young people across Benton and Franklin Counties were invited to share their voices, concerns, and dreams for the future during a series of Community Needs Assessment listening sessions hosted by LCSNW of the Tri-Cities. The sessions, held...
LCSNW housing services team doubles in size, broadens in scope
Photo at right: LCSNW’s new Tacoma-based housing services team (L to R): Kenneth Williams, Sonia Chebbi, Dominique Johnson and David Moser. LCSNW’s housing services have quietly doubled in size in recent months, with the addition of three new programs in the Greater...
Celebrating a year of growth: the Tri-Cities Outpatient Mental Health Program
This spring marks the one-year anniversary of the Outpatient Mental Health (OPMH) program in the Tri-Cities. Focused 100 percent on LCNSW's behavioral health service line, the Tri-Cities district introduced outpatient services as an expansion of our Medication...
LCSNW refugee resettlement teams commemorate long history of service
Photo at right: Members of Tacoma's refugee resettlement team plant a rhododendron next to a memorial plaque on April 1st. LCSNW refugee resettlement teams gathered in early April in Tacoma, Vancouver, and Portland to commemorate more than 50 years of helping refugee...
Expanding Our Food Pantry Through Community Partnerships
Thanks to a growing partnership with the Bishops' Storehouse (through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), we’re expanding our outreach to clients and families served by LCSNW of the Tri-Cities. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our...
LCSNW earns re-accreditation, recognized as ‘outstanding provider’
LCSNW has again earned four-year accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). The achievement is considered a mark of quality and effectiveness by funders, regulators, public policy makers and the community. From the award letter LCSNW received: “We are...