We are committed to promoting the healthy development of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm by providing services to address mental health, addictive disorders, delinquency prevention, homeless prevention, substance abuse, co-occurring issues, tutoring and education. Southwestern Youth Services, Inc. was founded on July 9, 1987 in Altus, Oklahoma under the name Great Plains Youth Care, Inc. On January 21, 1991 Southwestern Youth Services became the agency it is today. Our agency dedicates their programs and services to the belief that empowering children, youth and families to resolve their issues with a moral, responsible environment is the most effective path to promote healthy and productive individuals.
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* Counseling Services * Mental Health Conseling * Substance Abuse Conseling * Education Programs * Assessment and Referral * Crisis Intervention * Group Rehabilitation * Family Support Services * Alcohol Recovery * Prevention Intervention Assessment * Treatment Planning * After Care Services * Prevention Services * First-Time Offender Program (FTOP) * Alternative Education Program *Educational Advocacy * Community Education and Development * Independent Living Training Program * Anti Bullying Classes for the Youth * Life Skills * Court Ordered Co-Parenting * Court Ordered Anger Management
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.