Counseling in Yakima, WA. Find the Right Therapist.

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City of Yakima, WA
Washington State Department of Health Mental Health Professions

Therapy Yakima, WA

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Yakima, Washington stands out in Washington because of its comparatively sunny climate. With the open air, beautiful views, and closeness to nature, the city's residents know a special kind of happiness for everyone from children and teenagers to adults. The lovely natural environment around town serves to promote a passion for culture, and as a result the people here have many activities and events to choose from throughout the year. The Valley Museum boasts period-specific exhibitions, and in the downtown area you can visit the historic Capitol Theater and Seasons Performance Hall. Or you can reach back to simpler times during the Folklife Festival and the Yakima Farmer's Market. Each of these attractions are geared toward family entertainment and are suitable for children and teenagers, as well as adults.¹

Mental Health in Yakima

Bullying, harassment and intimidation in schools is a highly common occurrence that causes much stress and anxiety for many children. In response, the state of Washington has adopted legislation prohibiting such behaviors.² Additionally, the Yakima School District has adopted policies that prohibit these behaviors so that all students have optimal conditions for learning. District employees undergo training so they know how to properly handle a bullying situation. Students also undergo educational exercises in order to reduce the incidence of bullying.³

The Yakima Union Gospel Mission offers programs and services to meet the emergency needs of area residents. Food, clothing, furniture and shelter can be acquired through the Emergency Services Program. Those struggling to overcome a chemical dependency can participate in men and women's only New Life Programs. The Community Youth Center is a place where at-risk youth can meet after school for study time, games with friends, and nutritious meals. To inquire further about these programs, call 509-248-4510.⁴

Current Initiatives

United Way of Central Washington has launched many initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for everyone in the Yakima area. Their Everyday Caring Initiative focuses on increasing the number of people who volunteer their time to local non-profit organizations. In particular, the initiative is involved with education projects, and those that concentrate on income and health. Contact the United Way at 509-248-1557 for additional details.⁵

References

Yakima is located in Yakima County, Washington. It has a land area of 27.75 square miles and a water area of 0.42 square miles.  The population of Yakima is 93,701 people with 33,081 households and a median annual income of $40,726. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Yakima, WA

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Mental health treatment and therapy in Yakima is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Yakima are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Yakima public health department.