Youth Services System

About Youth Services System

Youth Services System in Wheeling, West Virginia, provides youth with several community-based, residential and substance abuse prevention services. Which service you choose will depend on your needs, but most find the transitional living program and prescription substance misuse prevention programs the most beneficial. Transportation to and from the center is easy, as several public transportation options are available.

Their transitional living program is for youths aged 17 to 21 and is divided into different phases. During phase one you will be assessed and an individualized plan for independent living will be developed. Your skills for living alone will be evaluated using the nationally recognized Casey Life Skills assessment. You will need to complete tasks to be eligible to move to phase two.

Phase two involves continuing the teachings of phase one, with the added component of learning to set and achieve goals without using substances. In this phase you will also learn to maintain employment and financially manage your life. In phase three you will gain access to social and community resources and linkages to opportunities that can assist with recovery.

The transitional living program also allows youth to learn self care and care for their health. Individuals can also continue their education and work toward securing a high school diploma or GED.

For the prescription substance misuse prevention program, there is a drop-off location in the local area to bring unused or unwanted prescriptions to help prevent the development of substance abuse issues. You might also love to participate in the Wheeling SleepOut. This annual event is the signature fundraiser for the Youth Services transitional living program.

Latest Reviews

Dave

1 year ago on Google

Great purpose. Helping the youth of our community thrive succeed and integrate is no small accomplishment. HR and the hiring staff need to be reeducated.

chyanna vancamp

1 year ago on Google

Most lying manipulators I ve ever seen for children to be placed with technically lawbreaking

Mari King

1 year ago on Google

Nothing at the free store . I mean 3 years ago I got everything I needed for my place. I went there this year and there was nothing there to help me I was so sad I started to cry. And when you make appointment to go shop at free store bc of COVID-19 there always people in there shopping during your hour of the free store shopping appointment I feel like why should I have to shop in there with other people that's why I made my appointment I feel like my health is a rise bc the person at the door isn't doing there job or they make certain people make appointment others can just walk in . Over all experience of 2023 at the place I give a 1

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.