Youth and Family Services Counseling Center

Youth & Family Services (YFS), located in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers dedicated assistance to children, adolescents, and families, particularly focusing on those from low-income backgrounds, single-parent households, and Native American youth. The center aims to tackle various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma from domestic violence, and substance misuse. YFS emphasizes its commitment to vulnerable groups, including pregnant individuals, mothers with dependent children, and those grappling with serious addiction, through crisis intervention, case management, and Level 1 alcohol and drug rehabilitation. The center provides an array of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to promote recovery and personal development. These include trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, equine-assisted therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The therapeutic programs are designed to assist children and families in healing from trauma, building coping mechanisms, and enhancing their relationships. Additional offerings like mindfulness workshops, parenting courses, social skills development for young children, and counseling services within schools help ensure that support is customized to meet individual needs. YFS ensures a safe, structured atmosphere for children and families through its state-licensed Child Development Center, after-school programs, and Head Start initiatives. Infants and toddlers have access to essential items like diapers, wipes, and formula, alongside developmental screenings, while older children engage in organized activities, outdoor play, and educational trips. Families dealing with financial challenges can benefit from reduced fees and Child Care Assistance, guaranteeing that every child can receive quality care and education.

At the rehabilitation center, you are offered individualized support for mental health issues. The team focuses on therapy and customizes treatment plans to fit your specific requirements, diagnoses, and choices.

Youth and Family Services Counseling Center welcomes a variety of private insurance plans for its treatment offerings.