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Mental health

Lawmakers at the Washington Capitol in Olympia, above, are reconsidering their approach to their own public records, a Democratic leader told Crosscut last week.

WA lawmakers push to expand mental health insurance coverage

Lawmakers at the Washington Capitol in Olympia, above, are reconsidering their approach to their own public records, a Democratic leader told Crosscut last week.

March 11, 2025, 7:37am Health

When people seek mental health treatment in Washington, insurance companies are supposed to cover that care just like they would physical ailments. Read story

Dannielle Wright looks out the back door of her house in Vancouver. Wright says Molina Healthcare has denied claims to cover a specific depression medication despite Wright having a genetic test that proves alternative medicines will have bad side effects.

Who is in charge of health care? Vancouver woman’s doctor prescribed a medication but insurance denied it four times

Dannielle Wright looks out the back door of her house in Vancouver. Wright says Molina Healthcare has denied claims to cover a specific depression medication despite Wright having a genetic test that proves alternative medicines will have bad side effects.

February 22, 2025, 6:14am Business

Dannielle Wright hoped to get her life back on track by seeking treatment for her depression. Then, her doctor and insurance company could not agree on the best medication. Read story

Columbia River Mental Health Services' main office is at 6926 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The nonprofit has suspended operations.

Columbia River Mental Health Services aims to have a new mobile clinic up and running later this year

Columbia River Mental Health Services' main office is at 6926 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The nonprofit has suspended operations.

January 18, 2025, 6:12am Clark County Health

People living in homeless camps struggle to access drug treatment in Clark County, contributing to a wave of overdose deaths. A new program seeks to fix that. Read story

Tristan Huang, a missing Vancouver 16-year-old.

‘Tristan matters’: Candlelight vigil for missing Vancouver teen to be held Saturday

Tristan Huang, a missing Vancouver 16-year-old.

November 14, 2024, 1:37pm Clark County Health

Organizers of a Saturday vigil for a 16-year-old who went missing in September hope the event helps the boy’s family feel less alone. Read story

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Northwest’s supply of sunlight is SAD in winter, ushering in depression for many

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November 2, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Hello darkness, my old friend. Daylight saving time shall end. Read story

Gov. Jay Inslee and leaders from the state Department of Social and Health Services break ground on the new Forensic Center of Excellence on the Western State Hospital campus.

New Western State Hospital building under construction, will add 350 beds

Gov. Jay Inslee and leaders from the state Department of Social and Health Services break ground on the new Forensic Center of Excellence on the Western State Hospital campus.

October 18, 2024, 7:45am Health

Washington broke ground Thursday on the newest Western State Hospital building, offering what officials hope will be a fresh start for the psychiatric facility. Read story

Therapists Brandon Fielding, from left, and his wife, Kelli Dougal, join fellow therapist Gayle Fielding and her husband, clinical psychologist Kelly Fielding, at Birchstone on Friday afternoon. Birchstone is a family-owned mental health clinic in Vancouver.

Birchstone hopes to bridge the gap; clinic in Vancouver will offer mental health urgent care starting this month

Therapists Brandon Fielding, from left, and his wife, Kelli Dougal, join fellow therapist Gayle Fielding and her husband, clinical psychologist Kelly Fielding, at Birchstone on Friday afternoon. Birchstone is a family-owned mental health clinic in Vancouver.

October 2, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

A person experiencing a mental health crisis often needs more support than a visit to the emergency room. A family of therapists in Vancouver aims to be that additional resource. Read story

Nicole Hamberger, community engagement specialist for Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health, demonstrates how to inject naloxone at the Sept. 2 Hands Across the Bridge event in downtown Vancouver.

‘Naloxone saves lives’: Everyone should learn to give the overdose-reversing drug, says Clark County Public Health

Nicole Hamberger, community engagement specialist for Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health, demonstrates how to inject naloxone at the Sept. 2 Hands Across the Bridge event in downtown Vancouver.

September 10, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Every 11 minutes someone in America dies from an opioid overdose. But there is a solution, public health officials say: Carry naloxone, even if you don’t think you know anyone who uses opioids. Read story

Lifeline Connections has joined a trend of animal assisted therapy.

“Horses are the masters of mindfulness”: Lifeline Connections adds animal-assisted therapy to offerings

Lifeline Connections has joined a trend of animal assisted therapy.

August 26, 2024, 11:09am Clark County Health

Lifeline Connections is taking its therapy practices to the arena. The Vancouver organization — which provides mental health and addiction services — added animal-assisted therapy to its stable of offerings. Read story

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

Ensure kids are healthy students: Pediatrician shares advice for back-to-school success

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

August 15, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

It’s that time of year when summer activities slow down, parents stock up on school supplies, teachers prepare classrooms and kids get ready to head back to school. Read story