Friends of Youth Substance Abuse Services, located at the Issaquah and Snoqualmie offices, include a variety of prevention, assessment, early intervention, referral and treatment programs for youth and their families. The agency accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
Friends of Youth Substance Abuse Services focus on five main areas:
- Prevention
Presentations, consultations and training for schools and the community in Issaquah, Riverview and Snoqualmie.
- Assessment
In-depth evaluation of youth substance use and abuse, including comprehensive treatment program referrals and resources to assist with admission to the appropriate treatment program if necessary.
- Early Intervention
Education and counseling designed to encourage healthier and safer choices through behavioral changes, building and using abstinence skills, and offering outreach and support.
- Outpatient Treatment Services
Individualized treatment plans including a combination of family, individual and group counseling; group sessions meet in a weekly 10-rotation cycle and use a psycho-educational approach that requires participation from all group members.
- Co-occurring disorders
Counseling from experts trained and experienced in both mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Ages served: Youth ages 9 – 17.
Contact:
| Issaquah | (425) 392-6367 |
| Duvall | (425) 844-9669 |
| Snoqualmie | (425) 888-6683 |