Lutheran Community Services Northwest TriCities

Lutheran Community Services Northwest TriCities We partner with individuals, families & communities for health, justice & hope. Annually, we serve more than 100,000 people of all ages, cultures and faiths.

Tri-Cities Lutheran Community Services (LCSNW) is a non-profit that provides access to intensive youth mental and behavioral health services across Benton & Franklin Counties. ABOUT:
Tri-Cities LCSNW is a non-profit that provides access to intensive youth mental and behavioral health services across Benton & Franklin Counties. Lutheran Community Services Northwest: LCSNW serves communities across Oregon, Washington and Idaho through 16 local offices. The services we provide are without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ability, military or veteran status, source of income or political affiliation. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE HELP TO MANY FAMILIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE HELP THEY NEED. SERVICES:
* WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services)
* SWIFT (Stabilization and Wellness in Families Together)
* Mental Health First Aid (community education)
* School-Based Mental Health
* Juvenile Justice Center partnership
* Outpatient Mental Health & Medication Management


SERVING BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES
Since 1964, Lutheran Community Services Northwest has served the Tri-Cities area and Southeast Washington as one of our region's principal providers of youth intensive services and family support. Our dedicated staff use a positive, strength-based approach in working with families to identify their needs and guide how best to help them achieve their goals. We empower families to remain as strong and healthy as possible after they have graduated from our programs. EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. While Lutheran Community Services Northwest receives funding from government contracts and private grants, we also depend on the generous support of individuals, congregations, businesses, and organizations to meet critical needs in our community.

School counselors wear many hats, and supporting youth mental health is one of the biggest! To all the counselors out th...
02/06/2026

School counselors wear many hats, and supporting youth mental health is one of the biggest! To all the counselors out there working tirelessly each day to support our local students, we see you and we appreciate you!

Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence. This annual month-long push focuses o...
02/05/2026

Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence. This annual month-long push focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. Find resources at loveisrespect.org.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Alejandra Elizondo and Donna Braswell, our two new ARNPs at LCSNW! 🎉Their addition expands ...
02/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Alejandra Elizondo and Donna Braswell, our two new ARNPs at LCSNW! 🎉
Their addition expands access to psychiatric care and medication management across all our mental and behavioral health programs — especially Outpatient Mental Health for youth. Learn more by calling us at 📞 509-735-6446 or emailing ✉️ TRI-Referrals_Mail_List@lcsnw.org.

02/02/2026

When your feelings feel bigger than you, it can feel overwhelming. That doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're carrying a lot. Support is here for you. 💜

Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with someone who cares.

01/31/2026

Did you know teens and young adults may be eligible for FREE or low-cost health coverage through Apple Health (Medicaid)? 💪 covers basic services including doctor visits, prescriptions, STI care, and hospitalization. View the flyer to learn how to apply @ https://loom.ly/hqLl7-M

Hard to believe we've reached the end of January! Enjoy this week's list of free local resources and events:- Tuesdays (...
01/30/2026

Hard to believe we've reached the end of January! Enjoy this week's list of free local resources and events:
- Tuesdays (all year) - Pasco Parks & Recreation Pint-Sized Playtime, open gym for ages 1–5, Pasco City Hall Gym, each Tuesday from 10 AM – 12 PM
- Feb 21 - The Big Bro Joe Foundation Career Day, 10AM-12:30 PM, Kennewick

01/28/2026

Caregiving isn’t just about helping—it’s about learning, adjusting, and holding hope.

Join NAMI this Thursday for Ask the Expert: Caregiver Roles in Recovery.
January 29 🗓️
4:00–5:30 PM ET 🕓
Register: https://bit.ly/3LHTwqw

This session features:
• Siblings Emma & Liam Winters, sharing their lived experience
• Couple Katherine Ponte & Izzy Goncalves, advocating through care and partnership
• Megan Rochford, Director of NAMI HelpLine, offering tools for caregivers

Recovery is a shared journey—and this event will help you walk it with confidence.

01/27/2026

Do you think someone in your life is struggling with substance use disorder? Are you looking for ways to help and support them but are not sure how or where to begin? Learn how to start the conversation with your loved ones, and find resources to help: samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/starting-the-conversation-guide.pdf



Next week = NextGen!✅Ages 16-21✅Thursday, January 27th✅5:00-6:30 PM✅Richland Public LibrarySpeak up. Take action. Make c...
01/24/2026

Next week = NextGen!
✅Ages 16-21
✅Thursday, January 27th
✅5:00-6:30 PM
✅Richland Public Library

Speak up. Take action. Make changes in YOUR community.

01/22/2026

SWIFT is here to help youth in crisis — and keep them safe at home.
A short-term, intensive program, SWIFT supports youth under 18 facing any type of mental health crisis, from emotional overwhelm to safety risks or major shifts in behavior or functioning. Through 24/7 support, care coordination, therapy, and medication management, SWIFT helps stabilize families and build lasting support networks.
Learn more: lcsnw.org/program/swift-stabilization-wellness-in-families

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3321 W Kennewick Avenue, Ste 150
Kennewick, WA
99336

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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