Maternal and Child Health

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 contact Krystal Ceron at 509-524-2625 or email kceron@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

 Breastfeeding

 Home Visiting programs
  •  First Steps | Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
     Maternity Support Services & Infant Case Management for families receiving Medicaid (state insurance)
    • 509-525-6650
    • 1120 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
  • Early Head Start | Children's Home Society
    Provides support during pregnancy and for families of children from birth to age 3.      
    • 509-529-2130
    • 1612 Penny Lane, Walla Walla, WA 99362
  • Parent as Teachers | Children's Home Society 
    Provides support throughout pregnancy until their child reaches kindergarten. 
    • 509-529-2130
    • 1621 Penny Lane, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Education
  • Period of Purple Crying
    Provides support to parents and caregivers in their understanding of early increased infant crying. Always talk to your doctor about your concerns to make sure there is not a health condition causing the crying
  • Postpartum Depression | Office on Womens Health Office on Womens Health
    Your mind and body go through many changes during and after pregnancy. If you are feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed after having a baby, and these feelings last longer than 2 weeks, you are not alone and there is help. 
  • Mental Health Providers in the Walla Walla Valley
For resources for children and youth with special health care needs, visit our CYSHCN page.

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
  • Childcare Aware Family Resource Hotline 
    Assistance with finding local childcare.
    • 24-hour hotline
    • 1-800-424-2246
  • Mothers of Preschoolers 
    Supportive meetings and education with other moms.
  • YWCA
    Domestic violence, sexual assault crisis response, shelter & more.
    • 509-525-2570
    • 213 S. First Ave. Walla Walla, WA
Basic Health

Information on health insurance and local medical/dental offices & resources Doctors’ Offices/Clinics
Please call or see clinic website for a full list of services available: 
  • Family Medical Center | Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
    • 509-525-6650
    • 1120 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Hospital/Emergency Department
  • Emergency Center | Providence St. Mary Medical Center
    • Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • 509-897-3320
    • 401 W. Poplar St. Walla Walla, WA 99362
  • Family Birth Center | Providence St. Mary Family Birth Center
    • 24 hours
    • 509-897-2380
    • 401 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362