Youth Services of Tulsa (YST) has helped Tulsa area youth and their families since 1969. YST constantly adapts to stay on top the ever-changing, increasingly complex needs of young people, ages 12 to 24. YST is the only Tulsa non-profit organization focused solely on adolescents and young adults.
YST's mission is to value and accept all youth, supporting and challengin them to embrace their potential.
Counseling * Individual, Family, Home Based and Substance Abuse Counseling - Licensed professionals help youth and their families navigate the rocky terrain of adolescence by improving communication skills and developing short-term solutions.
LGBTQ Services Youth questioning their sexual identity receive support and education while building confidence and leadership skills. Students partner with schools, teachers and parents to build Gay Straight Alliances to create a culture of acceptance and reduce bullying.
Fees and Payment
Fees are determined on an income-based sliding scale. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay.
This is a non-profit agency.
Services Offered To: Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based LGBTQ
Payment: Pro-bono
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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.
