Basic Needs Resources

Campus Security
509-542-4777 

Pasco Campus 
ext. 7777

Richland Campus 
ext. 4021

24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line
509-624-7273

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 
988 or 800-572-8122
Talk, text, chat with '988'

Benton Franklin Crisis Response Unit
7404 W Hood Pl, Kennewick, Washington 99336
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
509-792-1747
800-783-0544

Domestic Violence Hotline
800-562-6025

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
800-273-8255

Academic Advising 
Completion Coaches help with prerequisites, program and degree requirements, registration, transfer reviews, graduation applications and more. 

Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center provides tutoring, peer mentoring, and other resources for student success.

Career Services
Services include resume review, cover letters, job search, mock interviews and more. 

Disability Support Services
3-step process for student accommodations; gather documentation, complete application, set up your intake appointment.
509-542-4412
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Hawk Central
Offers support from admissions through graduation, including help with ctcLink, email, registration, account balances, FAFSA/WASFA, financial aid, student loans, and connections to scholarships and funding.

La CASA 
This space provides support for Hispanic/Latine, low-income, and historically minoritized students regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, and intersectional identities. 

Library services 
Services include study spaces, laptop rentals, printing services, textbook rentals, digital media equipment, and much more. 

Writing Center
Writing tutors, located in the Library, are available to help you at all stages of the writing process, for writing in any subject. Writing tutors are available on campus by appointment only.

Food Pantry
Enrolled students can visit the pantry once a week. Located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC), on the northwest corner of the building.
Second located on the Richland campus in the HSC, second floor.
509-542-4630
Hours vary based on quarter.
Ask about CBC’s supplemental food assistance gift card program

Professional Clothing Closet
The Business Department and DECA, in partnership with Career services and the VETS Center, created a clothing closet for students who are in need of some professional attire. Reach out via phone or email to set up an individual appointment.
509-542-4405
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Located in V building Room 134
Open every other Monday from 12 PM– 4 PM (Week 1)
Open every other Wednesday from 12 PM– 4 PM (Week 2)

Public Benefits – Food Assistance
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Federal monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low incomes to help them buy groceries.

FAP (Food Assistance Program)
State food benefits for legal immigrants who are not eligible for SNAP due to their immigration status. Visit Washington Connection to apply for both SNAP and FAP benefits”

Basic Needs Supply Room - iMPACT Compassion Center
Provides basic needs essentials including food items, hygiene/toiletries, basic household cleaning supplies, baby items, health/safety items, and homeless care kits.
509-579-0006
Hours: Last Thursdays of the month 1-4pm

Safe Harbor Support Center
Online family assistance request has about a 2-day response time dependent on available funding. 
1111 Grant Place, Kennewick, WA, 99336
509-783-5734

Second Harvest Tri-Cities 
Mobile Markets change location and time, please visit their online calendar to see upcoming food distribution events.
5825 Burlington Lp, Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-0787

St Vincent de Paul
Hours: Wednesday 11am-4pm. Individual will need photo ID and proof of address. 
215 S 6th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
509-544-9315

Tri-Cities Diaper Bank
Individual will need photo ID, proof of address, proof of income, and social security cards or birth certificates of children.
Richland & Pasco location Hours: Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am
1807 McMurray Ave, Richland, WA 99354
605 N Road 36 Pasco, 99301
Kennewick location Hours: Tuesdays 9am-11:30am
7105 W. 10th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336
509-946-8807 

Tri-City Food Banks
Individual will need proof of address and valid ID.

Benton City
712 N. 10th St, Benton City, WA 99320
509-588-5454

Kennewick 
424 W. Deschutes Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
509-586-0688

Richland 
321 Wellsian Way, Richland, WA 99352
509-943-2795

Tri-City Union Gospel Mission
Provides overnight or 90-day emergency shelter for men, women & children. Photo ID required. Services include showers, meals, nurse care, and case management for long term visitors. 
Lodging check in starts everyday 1pm-3pm. 
110 N. 2nd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
509-547-2112

Student Emergency and Financial Assistance
If you are currently experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency, you may be eligible for support to assist you with certain expenses. The Student Emergency and Financial Assistance Grant leverages four different sources of funding in order to help address urgent student needs. Please keep in mind, funding is limited and funding is not guaranteed.

Student Housing
Sunhawk Hall is across from CBC’s Pasco Campus, creating an accessible and affordable housing option for students. Application is linked on their webpage.
509-542-4550
housing@columbiabasin.edu

Shelters

Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties
3311 W. Clearwater, Suite C140, Kennewick, WA
509-735-1295
509-582-9841 (Shelter)
800-648-1277 (24-hr toll free)

My Friend's Place
Youth & young adult shelter; ages 16 to 21. They also have a drop-in center to access their food pantry, showers, clothing vouchers, and case management services to any youth or young adult aged 13 to 21.
1112 N. Grant Pl, Kennewick, WA 99336
509-438-0079

Second Chance Center Day Shelter
Day center is for families with children.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday
8:30am-11:30am and 1:30pm-4pm
720 W. Court St, Upstairs, Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-4042

Snipes H3
This program supports individuals experiencing homelessness—young adults ages 18–24—by providing safe housing, mentorship, education, and a holistic path toward stability and a fresh start.
253-208-1494
info@snipesh3.org

Tri-City Union Gospel Mission
Provides overnight or 90-day emergency shelter for men, women & children. Photo ID required. Services include showers, meals, nurse care, and case management for long term visitors. 
Lodging check in starts everyday 1pm-3pm.
110 N. 2nd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
509-547-2112

Housing Supports 

Benton & Franklin Home Base Connections Center 
720 W. Court St, Upstairs, Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-4042

Kennewick Housing Authority
1915 W 4th Pl, Kennewick, WA 99336
509-586-8576

Pasco & Franklin County Housing Authority
2505 W. Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301
509-547-3581

Tri-Cities Social Services of the Salvation Army
310 N. 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
509-947-2138

Automotive Tech Repairs
CBC’s automotive department offers low-cost repairs while providing students with hands on learning opportunities. Send in a request by filling out their form. 

Request Form

Bike Lockers
Available for storing bikes used by students, faculty, and staff for transportation to and from campus at no charge! Fill out the application online or visit the Campus Security office in the V building. 

Money for You
Travel Reimbursement
If you are low income and travel a minimum of 10 miles one-way from residence to class, lab, or practicum, apply to our Travel Reimbursement Program. 

Ride the Bus for Free
CBC partners with Benton Franklin Transit to offer all current CBC students and employees free ridership. Just show your CBC ID with the current quarter sticker for free rides on BFT Connect and all routes offered by Benton Franklin Transit. Visit the Student ID Card page for more info. 

Ben Franklin Transit
CBC students ride free if they present CBC Student ID Card with current quarter sticker.
509-735-5100 

People for people
Non- Emergency medical transportation rides & Fixed-Route Service (Need to schedule in advance)
304 W. Lincoln Ave.,Yakima, WA  98902
(509)-248-6726
843 Kittleson Rd NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 765-9249

Financial Aid
Applying for financial aid can help you cover the cost of tuition, books, and living expenses while attending CBC. Hawk Central is here to answer your questions and assist you with completing your FAFSA or WAFSA.

Student Emergency and Financial Assistance
If you are currently experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency, you may be eligible for support to assist you with certain expenses. The Student Emergency and Financial Assistance Grant leverages different sources of funding to help address urgent student needs. Please keep in mind, funding is limited, and funding is not guaranteed.

Apply Here!

Travel and Childcare Reimbursement
If you are currently paying towards childcare expenses or currently commuting to a CBC Campus at least twice a week in order to attend classes, you may qualify for our Childcare Reimbursement and Travel Reimbursement programs!

Apply Here!

HAPO Financial Coaching
HAPO offers tools and resources to help you create a solid financial foundation and guide your financial planning.

Learn More!

Childcare Reimbursement
If you are currently paying towards childcare expenses or currently commuting to a CBC Campus at least twice a week in order to attend classes, you may qualify for our Childcare Reimbursement and Travel Reimbursement programs!

Family Study Room
This study room is available for CBC students with children under their care. Adult supervision is required of children in the space at all times.

Lactation Rooms
Columbia Basin College supports the breastfeeding needs of students and employees by providing private Lactation Rooms.

Boys and Girls Club of Benton Franklin Counties 
Community clubhouses: After-school programs to youth in Kennewick, Pasco, & Prosser.

Carina Childcare Finder
Connect families and licensed childcare providers for quality in-home daycare.

DSHS Childcare 
Find eligibility information for Working Connections Child Care Program and Seasonal Child Care Program.

PREPARES: Pregnancy and Parenting support – Catholic Charities
Free support for anyone pregnant or parenting a child age 5 or younger—no income, insurance, immigration status, or religion required. Services include emergency help, mentoring, social work support for essentials, bilingual playgroups, and a young mom group (age 23 & under).
509-946-4645
2139 Van Ginsen St, Richland, WA, 99354

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
Helping families improve the health of parents and children. Services include nutrition education, breast feeding support, healthy foods, health screenings and referrals.

YMCA of Greater Tir-Cities 
School-Age Child Care (before & after school) program.

Campus Security
Emergencies must be immediately reported to local law enforcement by calling 911 (9-911 from a campus phone) and/or Campus Security by calling 509-542-4777 or on-campus extension 7777 (Pasco Campus), or 509-539-8167 or on-campus extension 4021 (Richland Campus). Campus Security is automatically notified when 9-911 is dialed from a campus telephone. If a non-campus telephone is used to contact law enforcement, please also contact Campus Security.

CBC Student Behavioral Intervention Team (SBIT)
One of the ways we strive to provide a proactive and preventative approach to make sure you stay safe and happy is through our Student Behavior Intervention Team (SBIT). The SBIT balances the individual needs of the student with those of the greater College community to provide a safe campus environment and foster an institutional culture for sharing information and developing plans of support for students of concern through collaboration, risk assessment and intervention. You are encouraged to report concerns of unusual and/or threatening behavior to the SBIT by submitting the SBIT referral form, even if you aren't experiencing a direct threat or an immediate danger.

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Title IX Policy & Procedure
CBC is dedicated to preventing and addressing discrimination based on sex, as required by federal and state laws. To support this, CBC have clear policies and procedures for handling complaints of sexual harassment in both the educational programs and workplace. If someone violates these policies, they may face serious consequences, including dismissal from CBC or termination of employment.

Learn More

Adult Protective Services
877-734-6277

Child Protective Services (CPS)
1661 Fowler, Richland, WA
509-585-3000

Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties  
3311 W. Clearwater, Suite C140, Kennewick, WA
509-735-1295
509-582-9841 (Shelter)
800-648-1277 (24-hr toll free)

Kennewick Police Department
211 W. 6th Ave. Kennewick, WA 
509-585-4208

Pasco Police Department
215 W. Sylvester St. Pasco, WA 
509-545-3421

Richland Police Department
871 George Washington Way, Richland, WA
509-942-7340

Support Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC)
1458 Fowler St, Richland, WA
509-374-5391
888-846-7273 (24 hours)

C.A.R.E. Student Counseling Services
We provide free, short-term personal counseling services for all current students. If you need immediate assistance, please come to the Counseling & Advising Center- someone is available to help you now! The C.A.R.E. (Counseling and Advising Reaching Everyone) program can help you overcome obstacles that may interfere with your wellbeing or academic success.

Learn More

CBC Counseling & Advising
We are here to help you. From creating a progressive academic plan to exploring career options; from dealing with short-term personal issues to getting connected with more involved mental health resources in the community - CBC's Counseling & Advising team wants to help you reach your goals and realize your dreams!

Learn More

CBC Mental Health Canvas Course
The online Canvas course was created to help further understand mental health and the challenges people face. The topics/information are alphabetized A-Z for easier viewing. If after reading the information you find yourself overwhelmed or needing to talk to someone, please schedule an appointment with one of our Counselors at 509-542-5505 or by emailing our department at counseling@columbiabasin.edu. 

Canvas Course

Comprehensive Healthcare
2705 St. Andrews Loop, Suite D, Pasco, WA
509-412-1051

Crime Victim Service Center
830 N Columbia Center Blvd. Suite H, Kennewick, WA
509-374-0130

Emmaus Counseling Center
1124 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA 
509-946-1430

Grace Clinic
800 W Canal Drive, Kennewick, WA
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8 pm to 4 pm, Saturday, 8 am to noon
509-735-2300

iMPACT Compassion Center
220 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
509-579-0006

Lifeways
595 NW 11th St, Hermiston, OR 
541-567-2536

Lourdes Counseling Center
1175 Carondelet Dr, Richland, WA
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 6:30 pm and Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
509-943-9104 or 509-943-7228 for Outpatient

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
3321 W Kennewick Ave, Suite 150, Kennewick, WA
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm
509-735-6446 or 800-678-4876

N.A.M.I of the Tri-Cities
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)
800-273-8255

Nueva Esperanza Counseling Center
715 W Court St, Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-6505

Psychology Today
Online help finding/filtering licensed therapist near you.

Support Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC)
1458 Fowler St, Richland, WA
509-374-5391 or 888-846-7273 (24 hours)

Three Rivers Therapy
10505 W. Clearwater Ave Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 378-5553

Tri-Cities Community Health Behavioral Health Services  
715 W Court St, Pasco, WA
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
509-545-6506

Youth Access & Resource Program
Under the 'Find a Provider' tab you can see more behavioral health resources and waitlists times.
509-737-2475

C.A.R.E. Student Counseling Services
We provide free, short-term personal counseling services for all current students. If you need immediate assistance, please come to the Counseling & Advising Center- someone is available to help you now! The C.A.R.E. (Counseling and Advising Reaching Everyone) program can help you overcome obstacles that may interfere with your wellbeing or academic success.

  Learn More  

CBC Counseling & Advising
We are here to help you. From creating a progressive academic plan to exploring career options; from dealing with short-term personal issues to getting connected with more involved mental health resources in the community - CBC's Counseling & Advising team wants to help you reach your goals and realize your dreams!

  Learn More  

CBC Mental Health Canvas Course
The online Canvas course was created to help further understand mental health and the challenges people face. The topics/information are alphabetized A-Z for easier viewing. If after reading the information you find yourself overwhelmed or needing to talk to someone, please schedule an appointment with one of our Counselors at 509-542-5505 or by emailing our department at counseling@columbiabasin.edu. 

  Canvas Course  

First Step Community Counseling Services
415 N Morain
Kennewick, WA 99301
509-735-6900

MERIT Resource Services
7510 West Deschutes Place, Kennewick, WA
509-579-0738

Sommerset Counseling Center
1305 Mansfield St, #6
Richland, WA 99352
509-942-1624

CBC Dental Hygiene Clinic
CBC Medical Science Center 
940 Northgate Drive, Richland, WA 
509-542-4571 

Wellness Kiosk Vending Machine
Provides simple and accessible access for health and wellness. Contains contraception options, pregnancy tests, hygiene products, and more.
Located in the H Building

WA Health plan finder
Washington Healthplanfinder is the place to shop for a health plan in Washington.

Benton Franklin Health District
7102 W Okanogan Pl, Kennewick, WA
509-460-4200

Grace Clinic
800 W Canal Drive, Kennewick, WA
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8 pm to 4 pm, Saturday, 8 am to noon
509-735-2300

Kadlec Regional Medical Center
888 Swift Boulevard Richland, WA
(main hospital; additional urgent care and other facilities located around Tri-Cities)
509-946-4611

Lourdes Medical Center
520 N 4th Ave, Pasco, WA
509-547-7704

Midtown Dental Clinic
750 George Washington Way, Ste 2, Richland, WA 
509-392-8022

Miramar Health Center
1608 N Rd 44, Pasco, WA 99301
6351 W Rio Grande Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
509-543-9280

Planned Parenthood
3901 W Court St. Pasco, WA
866-904-7721
7426 W. Bonnie Pl. Kennewick, WA 
509-783-2859

Tri-Cities Community Health
Numerous locations in Tri-Cities; visit their website for further information
509-547-2204

Trios Health 
3810 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA (hospital/ER; additional locations around Tri-Cities)
509-221-7000

United Family Center
333 W Canal Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336
509-581-0303

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Miramar Health Center
1608 N Road 44, Pasco, WA 
509-543-9280

Keep WA Working
Provided trusted resources related to Federal immigration enforcement.

Undocumented Student Advocacy Specialist (USAS)
Schedule an appointment with Stephanie Fuentes to discuss any question you may have.
509-542-4401
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Rapid Response Hub - WA Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Provide access to resources, tools, and information on what’s available within our area.

Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition 
Provide education and advocacy resources, DACA renewal, free legal consultation, opportunity grant, accompaniment group, rapid response group, & emergency assistance. Find the forms online.
505 McMurray St. Richland, WA, 99354
Tricitiesimmagrantcoalition@gmail.com