Comprehensive Life Resources

CEO & President Kim ZacherIt is far beyond time for this country to embrace behavioral health as a critical component of a thriving society.

Almost one in four adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness, substance use disorder or both. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34, followed by homicide for ages 15-34. According to the CDC, in a 3-month period, patients with depression missed an average of 4.8 workdays – expand this out and it equals 200 million lost workdays each year at a cost to employers of $17 to $44 billion.

We have starved the behavioral health and safety net systems in this country for decades and we got what we paid for. Despite a vast number of effective treatments for behavioral health conditions, far too few of us get access to the best care, or any care at all, because there simply is not enough available. Less than 50% of those who experience a behavioral health issue receive any treatment.

Here at CLR, our staff are talented, highly trained and educated, and run towards these social problems while most of the world is turning away. The amazing thing is that they are not unique – that describes the majority of the behavioral health workforce!

I believe we can achieve higher levels of mental wellness in this country. We can only accomplish that if we stop sweeping behavioral health under the rug and recognize it as the lifesaving system that it is for our human infrastructure. We need your help so we can be that lifesaving system our community needs. You can be a part of the solution.

ABOUT US

Comprehensive Life Resources (CLR) is a nonprofit behavioral health agency established in 1971. We are a multi-site, whole-health system that provides innovative, community-based services and support for youth, adults, and families across Pierce County. 

We serve over 6,000 clients a year through behavioral healthcare, pharmacy services, homeless outreach, residential treatment, peer support, and more. We primarily serve people who are on Medicaid, are low-income, are experiencing mental illness and/or substance use disorder, or are experiencing homelessness. We welcome all who are in need services with open arms, regardless of their insurance coverage or ability to pay. 

Our diverse staff of over 350 people includes social workers, therapists, case managers, peer support counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health specialists. We are brought together by a shared care, compassion, and commitment to helping individuals and families reach and live the quality of life every human being deserves.

OUR MISSION

CLR provides behavioral and physical health services that help Pierce County adults and youth recover from mental distress. We are an incubator for practice innovation and advocate for policies and health care reforms that improve the behavioral health system for the community and individuals we serve. We invest in and partner with those we serve on their path to health and well-being.

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