“Felt seen and comfortable.”
“You created a space where all of us felt seen and comfortable, that’s something that a lot of us will remember. Thank you!”
-Group Participant
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“Julia had gone from black-and-white to technicolor.”
“Leaving Fruit Loops today, it was as if Julia had gone from black-and-white to technicolor. They were floating on air, so open and wanting to share their experience and feeling so much joy. Thank you so much for allowing this opportunity for them, it has been transformative and cathartic and so fun!”
– Parent of Pride participant
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“I will always be grateful.”
“Thank you for all you have done for me and my mom. I will always be grateful.”
– YSGN client receiving family therapy services
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“She turned a difficult family situation into a fun, weekly routine.”
“Our YSGN Counselor and our daughter spend time together every week. She is gentle, caring and kind. She is a great listener and so good with kids. My daughter talks about her often. She turned a difficult family situation into a fun, weekly routine. We are so grateful to have her.”
– Parent
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“YS has played an instrumental role in aiding my family”
“Youth Services has played an instrumental role in aiding my family through some very tough times. Their timely intervention was paramount to our success.”
– Client
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“Youth Services has given our happy-go-lucky Avery back.”
“Youth Services has given our happy-go-lucky Avery back. Even when she has a bad day at school, she is able to shake it off and have fun once she gets home. This is thanks to the skills she has learned from her counselor.”
– Parent
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Youth Services do? What services do you provide?
Youth Services provides individual and group therapy, youth development programs, crisis intervention, and academic support. Youth Services does not provide testing or medication.
What type of therapy does Youth Services offer?
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.
Where do Youth Services' clients come from?
Youth Services does not have any geographical boundaries. Most of the agency’s clients come from across Chicago’s northern suburbs.
What ages does Youth Services serve?
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.
What does it cost to get support at Youth Services?
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.
How do I get started with services for my child?
If you are interested in joining any of Youth Services’ groups or starting individual services, contact the agency to speak with our intake coordinator.