Since its founding in 1971, Youth Alternatives has been the Family Counseling Center of choice in the Cheyenne area. What started off with a staff of one has grown into a center with more than 15 employees. Youth Alternatives, offers clients all the attention and care they deserve in order to get them moving in a positive direction.
As one of the Cheyenne area's most prominent resources, Youth Alternatives specializes in a wide range of services to assist youth and families. And while they work hard to offer quality services to assist clients with change, they also focus on preventative strategies to ensure future success as well.
The Friends of Youth Alternatives is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that has been established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The sole purpose of The Friends of Youth Alternatives is to generate alternative funds to support Youth Alternatives and the youth and families that it serves.
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Services Offered
Family Counseling
The family counseling program is designed to include parents and youth in the counseling process. Youth Alternatives has a strong belief in the family's ability to work together in solving problems and enriching relationships. Youth Alternatives also works closely with local schools on many projects designed to help youth both emotionally and academically.
Group Services
Youth Alternatives offers a variety of groups to assist individuals navigate through the change process.
Groups Include:
- ADHD Parent Support - Autism Asperger Parent Support - Anger Management - Girls Group - Guys Group - Parent Education and Support - Single Parent Support - Step Family Issues
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency
Services Offered To: Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.