Transforming Lives: Amanda’s Journey Amanda’s story is one of resilience, hope and growth. She found her path to healing with the support of Columbia River Mental Health Services after facing years of stress, depression, chronic pain, anxiety and cognitive decline due to trauma. In 2018, she found herself struggling to cope, ultimately losing her job due to mental and… Read More >
Importance of Youth Mental Health Resources Far too many young people are struggling with their mental health and are unable to get the support they need. Since the pandemic began, rates of mental health problems among young people have increased. The pandemic most heavily affected those who were already vulnerable, including youth with disabilities; racial and ethnic minorities; LGBTQ+ youth; and… Read More >
Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Join us for our upcoming event, Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health, with presenting sponsor NAACP Vancouver. The event is free and will feature a candid conversation with Antonio Salazar-Hobson, a renowned author, lawyer and mental health advocate. Vancouver City Councilwoman Diana Perez will serve as emcee. Salazar-Hobson will discuss his personal story,… Read More >
NorthStar Treatment Center: A Beacon of Hope and Healing In Fall 2023, Columbia River Mental Health Services opened its NorthStar Treatment Center at a new location. The opening marked a significant milestone in the treatment of opioid use disorder in Clark County by expanding access to same-day medication treatment. The center has become an essential resource in the community, given the ongoing fentanyl crisis.… Read More >
Spreading Awareness through a Collaborative Community Forum Activities related to mental health challenges and substance use have become a focus of concern for businesses and residents of the Fourth Plain community. In order to address this situation, Columbia River Mental Health Services hosted a public forum where members of the community were invited to air their concerns and discuss solutions. Columbia River’s… Read More >
Register now for Columbia River Spring Gala! In the realm of mental health and recovery, outreach serves as a lifeline. Outreach plays a vital role in addressing mental health and recovery by breaking down barriers, facilitating early intervention, increasing access to services, reducing stigma and empowering individuals to prioritize their mental well-being. Your Support Benefits Vulnerable People in Clark County Columbia… Read More >
Counseling That Changes Lives Imagine for one moment that you suddenly are unable to receive the mental health resources you need. That’s what happened to Ava Sanchez. A longtime Southwest Washington resident, Ava had been attending therapy at a local office. One fateful day in 2018, that office told her she was no longer eligible to continue services there.… Read More >
Meet Maranda of Healthy Transitions Maranda Heckler, Healthy Transitions Program Case Manager and Certified Peer Counselor, has a long, meaningful relationship with Columbia River Mental Health Services. When Maranda was 16, her Columbia River journey began as a client when she started receiving therapy through our outpatient program. Years later, while working on her undergraduate degree in psychology, she began… Read More >
New NorthStar Treatment Center Opening Soon Columbia River Mental Health Services will soon be relocating the offices of its NorthStar opioid treatment facility to a location a half-mile from Columbia River’s main campus. The new facility offers substantial improvements for the staff and NorthStar’s clients. Facts about NorthStar Treatment Center As part of the relocation process, we have been answering questions… Read More >
Columbia River’s Options Youth Program The last few years have been hard for many young people. Many independent research studies have reported a disturbing increase in the number of youth seeking mental health counseling since 2019... Read More >
