Youth Mental and Behavioral Health Services offered at Lutheran Community Services Northwest in Tri-Cities

Provides behavioral health services for youth under the age of 21, and wraparound programs for families at risk of having a troubled child removed from home. Programs offered: SWIFT Stabilization & Wellness in Families: Serves youth experiencing a mental health crisis who are at risk of hurting themselves or others. SWIFT offers intensive support for the family and youth to maintain safety at home, stabilizing the crisis, and reducing the need for hospitalization. SWIFT also assists in finding and referring the youth and family to longer-term programs to provide continued mental health care.

• Services include: creation of individualized crisis plans and 24/7 crisis support; access to psychiatric evaluation and medication management as needed; connection to other community resources and supportive services; supports youth and families and connects them to additional resources in the community, without disrupting the supportive environment of the youth.

WISe Wraparound with Intensive Services equips families with the skills to manage the stress and complexities of having a child with mental and behavioral health challenges. An intensive mental health program, WISe is designed to support youth and their families by strengthening relationships, promoting wellness, and enhancing safety at home and in the community. We serve children and adolescents who are at risk of out-of-home placement. Using a team-based approach with the family’s voice at the center, WISe includes care coordination, therapy (individual, family, or group), peer support, and medication management. Mental Health First Aid Training Community trainings available to adults 18 and older. Mental Health First Aid equips participants with the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to either youth or adults who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use problem and connect them to appropriate care. School Based Mental Health Local students have access to on-site counseling and crisis support through school-based mental health. In collaboration with school districts, we place mental health clinicians and case managers at multiple school buildings to break down barriers to care, reduce stigma, and ensure that students have the tools and resources they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Students can self-refer, parents can request services, or school staff can make recommendations for services after speaking with a student. Outpatient Mental Health A less intensive option designed to provide timely access to mental health support for youth up to age 21. Our team of therapists, psychiatric prescribers, and case managers provides compassionate, evidence-based care. Skilled therapists utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and play therapy for younger clients. Outpatient Mental Health includes access to medication management, therapy, and case management services via telehealth for convenience and accessibility. Medication Management Our team of licensed nurse practitioners, behavioral health counselors, and mental health clinicians are dedicated to providing quality psychiatric care for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma disorders, and more. Coordination with your therapist or care team to develop personalized treatment plans.