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Transitional Age Youth Support Program (TAY) offered at Community Youth Services

Transitional Age Youth Support Program (TAY) offered at Community Youth Services

Provides a program for youth ages 15 to 24 who may need more support in their transition to independence. Focuses on young people who want support with challenges they face such as: - anxiety, - mood, - self-harm, - feeling suicidal, - trauma, - conflict in relationships, - behaviors, - running away, and - substance use. Offers therapy and peer counseling when and where a youth needs it. Therapists work with youth to create a plan that will help them to stabilize and achieve their goals. Treatment is outcome-based, individualized, and adaptable to meet their specific needs while also being informed by the research on the most effective interventions. Offers additional support for youth that have a need for more intensive services. Wraparound with Intensive Services provides systems-based care-coordination through a team process that is driven by the youth. Wraparound is especially helpful for youth involved in multiple systems, require assistance meeting their basic needs or have multiple providers.

Physical Address

711 State Avenue Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506

Hours

Information: M-F, 8am-5pm.

Application process

Anyone can make a referral to the TAY program, including youth self-referrals.

Fee

Accepts WA Apple Health (Medicaid).

Eligibility

Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years old who: - are receiving Apple Health (Medicaid) - live in Thurston or Mason Counties - experience challenges that can be addressed through mental health counseling.

Agency info

Community Youth Services

A safety net of interrelated services for homeless and at-risk teens and young adults. Serves the South Sound of Washington with offices in Lewis, Mason and Thurston County. Empowers youth at-risk and their families to meet their goals for safety, stability, belonging and success by providing a continuum of individualized services and advocacy. Envisions every child growing up in a supportive home and community and achieving their full potential for personal growth.