The Brief
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest has served the Tri-Cities for nearly 65 years, focusing on youth mental and behavioral health
• The organization will open a new expanded facility on Canal Drive in Kennewick on August 5th
• The new location will replace two older offices and consolidate services under one roof to serve more families
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A long-standing nonprofit in the Tri-Cities is expanding to meet a growing need in the community, particularly when it comes to youth mental health.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest, or LCSNW, has been serving communities across Washington, Oregon and Idaho for more than a century, including nearly 65 years in the Tri-Cities. Locally, the nonprofit focuses on youth mental and behavioral health, working with kids and families through counseling, school partnerships and support services that range from crisis care to basic needs assistance.
As demand for those services continues to grow, the organization is preparing to open a new, expanded facility in Kennewick. The location, set to open August 5th on Canal Drive, will replace two older offices and bring services together under one roof.
Leaders say the consolidation will be critical as they work to serve more families, reduce wait times and create a more welcoming, trauma-informed space for clients.
Amy Marinoni, Regional Advancement Manager for LCSNW, emphasizes the importance of community support in addressing mental health challenges.
“That is the thing that we all need to take away in our community is that we’re all we’re all here together. We’re no one is alone in this. And if you see someone fighting something, be willing to go over there and, you know, just listen,” Marinoni said.
The expansion comes at a time when youth mental health services are in high demand across the region. The new facility will represent LCSNW’s commitment to meeting that need while improving access and service delivery for local families.
The organization’s comprehensive approach includes individual and family counseling, crisis intervention services, school-based programs and assistance with basic needs. By consolidating these services in one location, LCSNW aims to create a more efficient and accessible system for families seeking support.
The new facility is being designed with trauma-informed care principles in mind, creating an environment that will recognize and respond to the impact of trauma while promoting healing and recovery.
LCSNW will host a ribbon cutting and open house on August 5th as they continue expanding access to youth mental health services in the Tri-Cities. The event will mark the beginning of a new chapter for the organization’s local operations and its mission to support community mental health needs.
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