
About Community Health Compass
Community Health Compass was created to make public health information more understandable and accessible. Through articles, resources, and community-focused discussions, this site explores the factors that influence health beyond the doctor’s office.
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About the Writer
Hi everyone! My name is Maria Garcia. I’m a Community Health student and healthcare professional passionate about public health education, prevention, and helping people better understand the factors that shape health in our communities.
Community Resources
Finding help shouldn’t be complicated. I incorporated this to connect individuals and families with trusted local and statewide resources that support health, housing, food security, mental health, recovery, financial assistance, and other essential needs. Whether you’re looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, these organizations are here to provide support. This will continue to grow as new resources become available and our community’s needs evolve.
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- Health & Healthcare
Benton Franklin Health District
Home – Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Tri-Cities Community Health | Quality, Low-Cost Healthcare - Food Assistance
Second Harvest: Local Food, Lasting Hope for the Northwest
Feeding Those in Need since 1975 | Tri-Cities Food Bank
Food Pantries in Tri-Cities - Housing & Financial Assistance
Helping People, Changing Lives | Community Action Connections
Housing Authority City of Kennewick – Serving the cities of Kennewick and Richland and Benton County, WA
Quality Affordable Housing in the Yakima Valley
Assistance programs Benton County Washington and Kennewick - Mental Health & Crisis Support
Home – Washington 211
Local Resources – NAMI Tri-Cities
988 Lifeline – If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. - Substance Use & Recovery
Home – Comprehensive Healthcare
Treatment Resources & Information for Drug & Alcohol Abuse | Merit Resources
Substance use and recovery support in Washington State - Community Support
HOME | Peopleforpeople
USEFUL LINKS – Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties
Community Resources — YWCA Yakima | Domestic Violence | Emergency Shelter

