The lifestyle of a student is demanding, even without considering additional financial and wellbeing obstacles. There are resources within our community and on our campus to help you out with your hardships. At Heritage University, we encourage you to take advantage of these resources in your time of need, and we would like to support you in determining which of these resources are best for you!
You are urged to carefully research Community Resources to ensure that the services they provide align with your particular needs. Heritage University does not endorse or exercise control over any non-Heritage resources listed on this page and assumes no legal liability for the acts or omissions of any such persons or organizations.
Should you need additional assistance locating a resource please feel free to contact Bianca Chavez at chavez_b@heritage.edu.
Yakima County Resources
Food
- Emergency Response/Mutual Aid Program | Peacekeeper Society
- Granger Food Bank
- Heritage University; Eagles Market
- OIC of Washington; Nutrition
- People for People; Meals on Wheels
- Salvation Army of Yakima
- Selah Naches Food Bank
- Sunrise Outreach
- The Pantry at Moxee
- Toppenish Community Chest
- Yakima Rotary Food Bank
- Yakima Seventh-Day Adventist – Food Bank
- Yakima Union Gospel Mission; Good News Cafe
Housing + Utility Supports
- Camp Hope Yakima
- Cascade Natural Gas; Cares Program
- Catholic Charites; Housing
- Comprehensive Healthcare; Homeless Support
- Entrust Community Services; Housing Support Program
- OIC of Washington; Utility Assistance
- OIC of Washington; Weatherization
- Rods House Resource Center
- Sunrise Outreach
- Yakima Housing Authority
- Yakima Neighborhood Health; Health Care for the Homeless
- Yakima Union Gospel Mission; Adult Shelter
- Yakima Union Gospel Mission; Family Shelter
- YVFWC; Northwest Community Action Center
Medical
- Health Services – Conditions & Treatments – MultiCare
- Planned Parenthood
- Yakima Neighborhood Health; Health Care Coverage for Everyone
- Yakima Neighborhood Health; Primary Medical Care
- Yakima Neighborhood Health; Transportation
- Yakima Union Gospel Mission; Care Center
- Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic; Primary Care
Mental + Behavioral Health
- Catholic Charities; Behavioral Health & Counseling
- Comprehensive Healthcare; Adult Outpatient Therapy
- Grief Recovery | Peacekeeper Society
- Triumph; Outpatient Mental Health
- Yakama Nation; Behavioral Health Services
- Yakima Neighborhood Health; Behavioral Health Services
- Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic; Behavioral Health Services
Parenting
- Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation
- Catholic Charities; Early Education Providers
- Catholic Charities; Pregnancy and Parenting
- Children’s Village
- Help Me Grow Washington
- Inspire Centers; Parents
- OIC of Washington; Family Engagement
- Salvation Army of Yakima; Teach Kids
- The Campbell Farm; Programs
- Yakima Neighborhood Health; Support for Moms and Babies
- Yakima Valley Farm Worker Clinic; WIC Program
- YVFWC; Safe Haven Community Center
Transportation
Benton County Resources
Financial
Housing + Utility Supports
- Benton County Housing Resource Center
- Benton Franklin Housing Continuum of Care
- BFCAC Housing Services
- BFCAC Utility Assistance
- Catholic Charities; Housing
- Elijah Family Homes
- Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County
- Kennewick Housing Authority
- Safe Harbor Support Center; My Friends’ Place
- St. Vincent de Paul Pasco
- Tri Cities Union Gospel Mission
Medical
- Benton Franklin Health District
- Grace Clinic; The Tri Cities Only Free Clinic
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center
- Lourdes Health; Family Medicine
- Planned Parenthood
- Tri Cities Community Health; Primary Care
- Tri-Cities Community Health; Health Insurance Enrollment
- Trios Health
- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Miramar Health Center
Parenting
- Benton Franklin Head Start
- Benton-Franklin Health District; WIC Locations
- Boys and Girls Club of Benton and Franklin Counties
- Catholic Charities; Early Education Providers
- Catholic Charities; Pregnancy and Parenting
- Help Me Grow Washington
- Inspire Development Centers
- Tri Cities Community Health; Maternity Support Services
- Tri Cities Community Health; WIC
Transportation
State and Federal Resources
Contact Us
Counselor/Accommodations Specialist
Bianca Chavez (she/her/ella)
(509) 865-8544
Chavez_B@heritage.edu