Here are Community Health we desire for all families to have access to the care and services they need. We can help by connecting you with resources in our community. Whether it’s basic health care, parenting education classes, home-visiting programs, parent to parent supports for families who have loved ones with special needs, the list goes on. We are here to help.
The list provided below is a snapshot of services available for children and families in our community.
If you don’t see what you are looking for or have questions, please call or text Amanda Hinrichs at 509-520-2445 or e-mail ahinrichs@co.walla-walla.wa.us.
Family Support, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Local resources/supports for parents & caregivers, information on home visiting programs for prenatal moms and families with young children.
Classes
- Childbirth/Breastfeeding Classes & Support
- 509-897-2380
- 401 W. Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/f/st-mary-family-birth-center/childbirth-class
- Walla Walla Community College Parenting Education -see Facebook page for upcoming classes
- Walla Walla Public Schools – see website for upcoming classes
- Childbirth/Breastfeeding Classes & Support
- 509-897-2390
- 401 W. Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/f/st-mary-family-birth-center/childbirth-class
- Lactation Consultation
- 509-897-2380
- 401 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://washington.providence.org/services-directory/services/l/lactation-support-services
- La Leche League
- 541-701-9775
- 340 S Park St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://www.facebook.com/WallaWallaLLL/
- WIC – Women, Infants, and Children (Family Medical Center)
- Monday through Friday 8am -12; 1-5pm
- 509-525-6650 1120
- W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://www.womeninfantschildrenoffice.com/family-medical-center-wic-washington-wcl4790
- WIC – Women, Infants, and Children (Walla Walla Health Department)
- Monday through Friday 8am-12; 1-5pm
- 509-524-2680
- 314 W. Main St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://www.womeninfantschildrenoffice.com/walla-walla-county-health-department-wic-washington-wcl8138
- 1st Steps – Maternity Support Services & Infant Case Management for families receiving Medicaid (state insurance)
- Monday through Friday 7:30am – 7:00pm
- 509-525-6650
- 1120 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Early Head Start – Prenatal moms through children age 3
- Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm
- 509-529-2130
- 1621 Penny Lane, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Parent as Teachers – Prenatal moms through children age 5
- Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5pm
- 509-529-2130
- 1621 Penny Lane, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Does your baby cry a lot? Though crying can be very difficult to listen to, it could be a normal part of your baby’s development and there is support available. Always talk to your doctor about your concerns to make sure there is not a health condition causing the crying. Check out the Period of Purple Crying website for more information - http://www.purplecrying.info/.
- Do you feel empty, sad and/or emotionless after having a baby? Talk to your doctor or counselor about these feelings, many women experience these feelings after having a baby, you are not alone and there is help. Check out this link for more information - https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression
- Check out this link to get information on counselors and mental health providers available in our community -https://www.mentalhealthww.com/providers
- We have local breastfeeding resources listed above. If you are interested in learning more on your own check out this great resource. It has information, videos and more - https://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/
Local groups/gatherings and additional supports
- Birthright of Walla Walla – support for women during pregnancy and after pregnancy
- Monday through Friday 12pm – 4pm
- 509-529-8678
- 609 W. Birch St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://www.facebook.com/BirthrightWalla/
- Childcare Aware Family Resource Hotline – assistance with finding local child care
- 24-hour hotline
- 1-800-424-2246
- Mothers of Preschoolers – supportive meetings and education with other moms
- 509-529-1212
- 928 Sturm Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
- mops@bluemountainchurch.com
- Mom’s Network – events, parenting education, play dates and more
- One Walla Walla List – a comprehensive list of services in Walla Walla and surrounding areas.
- YWCA – domestic violence, sexual assault crisis response, shelter & more.
- 509-525-2570
- 213 S. First Ave. Walla Walla, WA
Information on health insurance and local medical/dental offices & resources
- Apply for Washington state Medicaid on-line at https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org or by calling 1-855-923-4633.
- Get your child connected to a dental home through the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program - https://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us/government/health_department/oral_health.php
Please call or see clinic website for a full list of services available
- Family Medical Center
- Monday through Friday 7:30am – 7PM
- 509-525-6650
- 1120 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- http://www.yvfwc.com/locations/family-medical-center
- Providence Family Medicine
- Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm
- 509-897-3700
- 1111 S 2nd Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/f/family-medicine-walla-walla
- Walla Walla Clinic (Pediatrics, Family Medicine and Walk-In Clinic)
- 509-525-3720
- 55 W. Tietan Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://www.wallawallaclinic.com/
- Walla Walla Women’s Clinic
- Monday Through Friday 8am – 5pm
- 509-525-5010
- 55 W. Tietan St. Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://www.wallawallaclinic.com/services/womens-clinic/
- Providence St. Mary Medical Center
- 401 W. Poplar St. Walla Walla, WA 99362
- 509-897-3320
- Providence St. Mary Family Birth Center
- 24 hours
- 509-897-2380
- 401 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/f/st-mary-family-birth-center