Since 1951, we have provided hope, community, and opportunities for growth to young people in King County. Friends of Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation—ensuring quality, predictability, and accountability of services through multiple layers of review every four years. Our vision, mission, and values power our work together. Our vision looks to the future we want to help create. Our mission states why we exist and what we do. Our values are what we stand for, and aim to see them expressed in everything we say or do.
We provide counseling to families, children, and young adults.
Mental health and substance use counseling services provided through individual, family and group sessions for youth and young adults ages 4-24. Services are provided Monday through Friday by appointment only, virtually and/or via offices in Issaquah, North Bend and Duvall. We offer both in-person and telehealth.
Youth and Family Services - Since 1986, Friends of Youth has offered counseling and support services to youth and their families in the Issaquah, Snoqualmie and Duvall school communities. Our Services Offered: mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, parenting education and support, drop-out prevention and academic support, home visiting and early learning for young parents.
The counselors at Friends of Youth believe that helping individuals and families identify and build on strengths is the most important component of the counseling process. Our counselors are experienced in dealing with many issues including: behavior problems, school difficulties, depression and anxiety, survivors of sexual and/or physical abuse, post-traumatic stress, anger and conflict management, divorce and blended family challenges, and illness and death of loved ones. We focus on connecting with our clients, building trust, and helping them develop new coping skills. We also engage the entire family, building on their strengths to teach new ways of interacting with each other while developing strategies to help their child stay healthy.
We accept most commercial insurance plans and apple health, exclusions may apply.
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