Contact Information

Merida Kipp, Human Services Deputy Director, (509) 865-5121 ext. 6060

The mission of the Yakama Nation Department of Human Services is to ensure adequate, equal and needed social, educational and Veteran Services are provided to Yakama tribal members on and off the Yakama Reservation and those eligible within the exterior boundaries and to ensure all Department of Human Service programs utilize methods including our Yakama Cultural and Traditions to enhance healthy family units, positive community lifestyles and youth leadership development.

Emergency Assistance Program

The mission of the Emergency Assistance Program is to provide Supplemental Financial Assistance to all enrolled Yakama Nation Members who have medical (life/limb) emergencies and near-death experience (s) substantiated by a medical health provider, fire burnouts, funeral (out of YN area) and Search & Rescue (committee action needs to be obtained).

Emergency Assistance Application
W-9 Form