Serving Chicago’s north suburbs since 1971 —
bringing hope to all kids, teens, and families through activity-based programming.
Youth Services is the place to turn to for mental health services for children and adolescents in Chicago’s northern suburbs. With a unique, highly engaging blend of activity-based programming, Youth Services offers individual and group services focused on prevention, intervention, education, and support.
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Youth Services provides individual and group therapy, youth development programs, crisis intervention, and academic support. Youth Services does not provide testing or medication.
Youth Services provides individual and group counseling to children and youth who are struggling with depression and anxiety, grief and loss, divorce and familial distress, school-related stressors, and other mental health concerns. Our therapists use a variety of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), play therapy, and client-centered approaches. The agency does not provide occupational, physical therapy, or speech therapy.
Youth Services does not have any geographical boundaries. Most of the agency’s clients come from across Chicago’s northern suburbs.
The agency sees clients across their development. Most of the clients are elementary, middle, and high school students. We also offer parent-child group support for young children under five.
Youth Services has multiple payment options to remain accessible to everyone who needs services. Agency clinicians accept insurance, clients may choose to pay privately, and we have the most generous sliding scale in the area to allow every child access to services, in addition to a long list of free programming. The agency’s promise to the community is that we never turn anyone away based on ability to pay.
If you are interested in joining any of Youth Services’ groups or starting individual services, contact the agency to speak with our intake coordinator.
