Rural Mental Health in WA: Statewide and Regional Programs Offer Support
2025-02-19
Seattle Times
In Washington state, rural communities face unique challenges in accessing mental health and substance use treatment. Programs like Thriving Together North Central WA, led by director Wendy Brzezny, are working to bridge this gap. With only one inpatient mental health treatment center and limited substance use facilities, these initiatives are crucial for providing behavioral health services to rural areas, highlighting the need for increased access to mental health resources and substance abuse treatment in regional communities, including rural mental health support and addiction treatment services.
