Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Flag this Organization: Lutheran Community Services Northwest for removalLutheran Community Services Northwest provides a wide range of services, including behavioral health, family support, crime victim services, and assistance for refugees and immigrants. We aim to strengthen communities by supporting individuals and families in their journey toward health, justice, and hope.
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At the hospital and on the hotline, LCSNW volunteer stands by survivors
Wendy Bachman, a Crisis Response Advocate volunteer with Lutheran Community Services Northwest in Spokane, exemplifies the power of compassion during vulnerable moments for survivors of sexual assault. As part of the Community Sexual Assault Program, Wendy and her fellow volunteers provide critic...
Iraq War veteran brings important skills to LCSNW Mental Health team
Shaun Vallery, an Iraq War veteran, serves as the program manager on LCSNW’s clinic-based mental health team in Yamhill County. His experience in the U.S. Air Force security forces has profoundly influenced his counseling approach, allowing him to build strong relationships with clients through s...
LCSNW staff embedded in Seattle schools to support youth mental health
Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) has launched a new initiative in Seattle schools to address the youth mental health crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded by the city of Seattle, this program has nearly doubled the number of school-based mental health therapists and add...
Former LCSNW employee, now volunteer, is a champion for immigrants
Former LCSNW employee Kinza Schuyler is now a dedicated volunteer, serving as a Department of Justice-accredited immigration representative. She provides essential support to immigrants and refugees navigating the complex U.S. immigration system, which often includes daunting paperwork and legal ...
Youth voices shape the future: Listening sessions reveal hopes and challenges
Young people in Benton and Franklin counties recently participated in Community Needs Assessment listening sessions hosted by LCSNW, where they shared their concerns and aspirations for the future. Held on May 20 and June 26, these sessions involved 26 participants aged 16 to 21, marking the intr...
LCSNW housing services team doubles in size, broadens in scope
LCSNW’s housing services team has expanded from six to 11 members with the introduction of three new programs in the Greater Puget Sound District. A new Tacoma team has been established to address increasing community needs. Through contracts for Rapid Rehousing Programs in King and Pierce counti...
Celebrating a year of growth: the Tri-Cities Outpatient Mental Health Program
This spring marks the one-year anniversary of the Tri-Cities Outpatient Mental Health (OPMH) program, launched in April 2024 to address growing mental health needs in Benton and Franklin counties. The program aims to reduce the wait time for mental health services and supports youth up to age 21 ...