Services

Youth and Family Service provides a continuum of services for youth ranging in age from newborn-17 years, their family members, as well as adults. Organized in 1991,

YFS has worked with hundreds of families and youth who are managing conflicts, in crisis, experiencing abusive situations, or in need of support and assistance.

Because of the wide range of services often needed, many families receive services from several programs or agencies. Our full range of services are available, as well as collaborative referrals to other agencies

Benefits and Services

	24 hour accessibility to law enforcement needing immediate assistance
	Availability of individual and family counseling
	Diversion from the juvenile system
	Strengthening of family relations and social support systems and the development of stable living situations
	Drug and alcohol education, intervention and alternative activities for the reduction of usage.
	Screening, assessment, referral and short term counseling for drug and alcohol issues for the general public, including adults
	Low cost, high quality, cost effective services
	Alternatives and opportunities for social skills development plus educational and recreational activities
	Reduction in the financial burden to mandated agencies such as police, juvenile courts, and child welfare agencies
	Reduction in the high cost of youth out-of-home placements
	Reductions in abuse, neglect, and exploitation of youth

Five programs are available (Click on a program for information)

STAR

services to at risk youths and families--not drug/alcohol related

SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT

drug/alcohol adult prevention education

YPI

drug/alcohol youth prevention and intervention

S.O.S.

drug/alcohol supportive outpatient services for youth and adults

IDP

youth program with family counseling - drug/alcohol related

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

youth program

RPG

drug and alcohol relapse prevention program currently for adults, Wharton Co.

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