Muskogee County Council of Youth Services addresses societal problems which directly affect the lives and wellbeing of the youth and families in the communities that we serve and to provide counseling, prevention, treatment services and to network with local agencies in order to empower youth and families to develop adequate coping mechanisms to solve current or future problems through special programs. MCCOYS is focused on serving our community regardless of sex, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, belief and/or national origin. Being a community-based provider means we focus on the needs of our communities first, not necessarily that of the state or federal entities. Preference will be given to pregnant, IV using women, and IV drug using individuals.
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Services Offered
COMMUNITY AT RISK SERVICES - programming consists of outpatient behavioral health services driven by OJA referral that addresses the needs of youth who have committed law violations and are involved with the legal system. Services are provided with the goal of supporting the recovery or stabilization of the individual served, reducing symptoms, restoring function and preventing additional functional impairment. Home-based services are available within the program on an individual basis and upon needs of the person and/or families served.
DRUG COURT PROGRAM (Adult & Juvenile) - Drug Court Program is a court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program for non-violent defendants with alcohol and other drug problems. This is a voluntary program which includes regular court appearances before a designated Drug Court Judge and treatment which includes drug testing, individual & group counseling, and regular attendance to 12-step meetings (Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc.). The Drug Court Program is a combined effort of the Court, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Court Administration, Police and Sheriff's Departments, Probation, Health Care and Substance Abuse Providers.
FIRST OFFENDER PROGRAM (F.O.P) - The First Offender Program targets first time juvenile offenders. The program lasts 4 weeks and covers several topics including: drugs/alcohol, anger management and conflict resolution. Parents attend with youth 2 out of 4 sessions. Referral sources: Juvenile Services, Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Municipal and District Judges, District Attorney's Office.
OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Full and part time Mental Health Professionals and Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialists provide extensive individual, family, group and rehabilitative treatment services. Counseling services are provided to enhance family living skills, social skills and adaptable coping skills. Home-based services are available within this program. Referral Sources: JSU, DHS, Schools, Parents and Families.
OUTREACH PROGRAM - Counselors provide services to families and/or individual youth. This program targets younger children and youth at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Services currently being provided: counseling, tutoring in area public schools, anger management groups, nicotine smoking cessation groups, parenting skills, group counseling and socialization activities.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES PROGRAM - The Substance Abuse Services Program provides a variety of counseling and education services as well as evaluations and assessments focusing on alcohol or drug issues. The Substance Abuse Services Program also provides ADSAC/DUI Services. Referral Sources: Families, Schools, Courts, OJA, DHS, DPS and other agencies. The Substance Abuse Services Program is certified by the Department of Mental health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS)
ALLAXIS HOME FOR BOYS MCCOYS - Home for Boys is a 12 bed residential, Level E treatment program contracted by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to provide intensive treatment in a highly structured residential setting to adolescent boys who are victims of abuse and neglect, and who have been previously unable to address. The program is designed to help our residents overcome their past trauma and re-integrate back into the community as successful, self-empowered young men.
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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.
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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.