Mon Yough Community Services' mission is to foster hope, renewal, healing and wellness for those who face the challenges of mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities. Since 1969, MYCS has served the men, women, and children of the McKeesport and Mon Valley area.
Services Offered
Adult Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Treatment - Our Outpatient Clinic treat a wide range of emotional and psychological needs such as, depression, anxiety, mood swings, difficulty managing anger, suffering from loss (death, relationship, employment, etc.), exposure to trauma (recent or in the past), feeling overwhelmed, overwhelmed with stress, relationship struggles. Services available include: Individual Therapy - This involves working with a trained therapist to discuss problems, create treatment plans, develop a collaborative relationship, learn new coping skills, and finding creative solutions.
Group Therapy - This is in addition individual therapy and includes the added benefit of support of peers, many of who are suffering similar symptoms and circumstances. Groups are facilitated by a trained therapists and focus on specific areas. Examples of group topics are: * Working through Trauma * Anger Management * Women's Life Challenges * Working through Relationships * Grief and Loss * Parenting skills * Recovery and Support
Adult Intensive Outpatient Program - Intensive Outpatient is short term, usually 2-8 weeks in duration and is group based. You will continue to see your individual therapist, (nurse, CRNP, and psychiatrist) and other team members. Group often include topics such as wellness, relationships, and stress management.
Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services (for Children 5-17 years old) - Our Master's level clinical staff provide supportive and goal-oriented therapy for children ages 5-17, as well as families. Outpatient services can be at the McKeesport office or at a school that has a satellite office through MYCS. Individual, family, and group therapy have been proven to improve a student's ability to succeed. Therapists work with children and families on several issues such as, depression, behavior problems at home and/or school, ADHD, anxiety, social skills, self-injury, grief and loss, and trauma. Group therapy is offered throughout the year. Some groups include, Building Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Coping with Depression, Anxiety, Managing Strong Emotions, Social Skills, and more.
Addiction Treatment & Intervention Services (ATIS) - ATIS program has been specializing in Substance Use Treatment over 35 years. We offer several different levels of care, each tailored to your individual needs and personal circumstances. Determining the most appropriate level of care for your situation is part of the initial assessment process; completed collaboratively with you.
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.
