Behavioral Health Services

Behavioral Health Services Caring for the community’s mental health through counseling, therapy and more. Call (509) 453-1344 for information. Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted.

YVFWC's Behavioral Health Services provides mental health counseling, therapy and case management services for adults, children, adolescents and their families. Our team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Specialists, Therapists, Counselors and Case Managers work together to provide individual and group therapy, assessments and evaluations, medication management, case management and advocacy services. BHS services also include a chemical dependency agency, individual, group and family therapy and psychiatric services: evaluations, medication management and primary care consultations. Outreach-based case management and counseling, behavioral assessment team for special needs children up to 12 years old, in-home applied behavioral analysis, and youth outpatient substance use assessment and treatment are also among the services offered through BHS. Behavioral Health Services are primarily offered in Yakima County, with Behavioral Health Consultants working in many of our medical clinics. Most insurance plans, including Healthy Options, are accepted.

The Yakima Influenza Epidemiology of Livestock and Dairy workers (YIELD) Study team at the University of Washington is s...
11/06/2025

The Yakima Influenza Epidemiology of Livestock and Dairy workers (YIELD) Study team at the University of Washington is seeking volunteers who spend time with animals and have respiratory symptoms or a suspected respiratory infection to join the YIELD study. Qualified participants may receive up to $50. For more information on eligibility and signup, visit https://www.chulab.org/participate-in-a-study

07/24/2025

Dr. Maxson shared offering a comfortable space for patients helps them to be heard and how beneficial that is for our mental health in the long run!

05/31/2025

To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr James Maxson shares how slowing down and living in the moment for just a few minutes a day will greatly improve your mental health!

Thanksgiving is filled with turkey, football, and crisp Fall air. But do you know what is the greatest benefit of all? T...
11/28/2024

Thanksgiving is filled with turkey, football, and crisp Fall air. But do you know what is the greatest benefit of all? The people! Thanksgiving brings together our friends and family to share stories, jokes, and memories with one another! Enjoy the day that surrounds us with the people we love most. Happy Thanksgiving!

Did you know that having good friends around you can benefit your overall health? People with strong social connections ...
11/05/2024

Did you know that having good friends around you can benefit your overall health? People with strong social connections are less likely to develop hypertension or depression according to research! So go text your friends and family back to reap the benefits of having them in your life!

As winter arrives and the days get shorter, remember to focus on your mental health! Seasonal depression sets in as we l...
10/17/2024

As winter arrives and the days get shorter, remember to focus on your mental health! Seasonal depression sets in as we lose our daylight so take steps to stop it! Go for walks during lunch, try light therapy, and spend more time with friends and family to prevent the winter funk from setting in!

Only a couple of days left before we get to have some fun! The Yakima Valley Health Fair is just around the corner, so b...
10/10/2024

Only a couple of days left before we get to have some fun! The Yakima Valley Health Fair is just around the corner, so be sure to drop by and enjoy free food, games, face painting, and more this Saturday at the Modern Living Building in the Yakima Fair Grounds! Click here for more info: https://ecs.page.link/iBBWV

We’re just 1 week away from the Yakima Valley Health Fair! Start the weekend right and join us next Saturday for tacos, ...
10/04/2024

We’re just 1 week away from the Yakima Valley Health Fair! Start the weekend right and join us next Saturday for tacos, raffles, games, and more from 10AM – 2PM! Drop by with the family and celebrate the beginning of a great weekend! Click here for more info: https://ecs.page.link/iBBWV

The Yakima Valley Health Fair is coming up in just a couple of weeks! If you love free tacos, raffles, face painting, fu...
09/26/2024

The Yakima Valley Health Fair is coming up in just a couple of weeks! If you love free tacos, raffles, face painting, fun activities and more, then join us on 10/12 from 10AM – 2PM for a day of family fun! And be sure to take advantage of the dental screenings, immunizations, nutrition and wellness support services offered at the fair! Click here for more: https://ecs.page.link/iBBWV

BBQs, drinks, and fireworks - the markings of a great party and the reason why some might be visiting one of our clinics...
07/04/2024

BBQs, drinks, and fireworks - the markings of a great party and the reason why some might be visiting one of our clinics this week! As much as we love seeing our patients, we'd prefer everyone be careful and stay safe while celebrating this great day! Happy 4th of July!

You deserve to treat yourself well, and that means setting healthy boundaries! Don't be afraid to ask for space or decli...
07/02/2024

You deserve to treat yourself well, and that means setting healthy boundaries! Don't be afraid to ask for space or decline situations that make you uncomfortable or unhappy. Good boundaries empower your personal growth and overall wellbeing.

Address

918 East Mead Avenue
Yakima, WA
98903

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15094531344

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