The Youth and Family Project, Inc., founded in 1975, is a private, non-profit agency with offices located in Washington and Waukesha Counties.
Staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing a variety of support, education and counseling services, aimed at reuniting the family divided by crisis and enriching family relationships.
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Services Offered
Youth and Family Counseling
Crossroad Runaway Program
Crossroad Runaway Program provides free, short-term counseling to youth in crisis and their families. Additional services offered through this program include: emergency, short-term shelter, education, referral and the availability of a 24-hour helpline. Support and Education for Youthful Offenders
Juvenile Detention Program
The Juvenile Detention Program is an eight-week, psycho-educational format that provides counseling, support, and opportunities for learning and personal growth to youth, who are currently being held at the Washington County Juvenile Secure Detention Facility. Pertinent topics and corresponding activities help youth to expand their awareness of self-care, social concerns, environmental issues and community resources. Youth also have access to a variety of counseling options and therapeutic intervention strategies.
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit Agency
Programs and services offered by The Youth and Family Project, Inc. are confidential, free of charge, or available for a minimal fee.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
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.
