Western Youth Services is committed to delivering top-notch outpatient mental health services tailored to the unique needs of Orange County residents. These services are specifically designed for Medi-Cal eligible clients under the age of 21, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for families in need.
Key Services OfferedAssessmentsWestern Youth Services provides comprehensive assessments to understand each client’s needs better. These include:
Clinical & Psycho-Diagnostic Assessments: To evaluate mental health conditions accurately.
Risk Assessments: To identify potential threats and mitigate risks effectively.
Outcome Measurements: To track progress and ensure therapeutic success.
A variety of targeted interventions are available, including:
Clinical & Crisis Interventions: Immediate support during mmental health
Treatment & Discharge Planning: Personalized plans for ongoing treatment and eventual transition.
Case Management: Coordination of services to address clients’ holistic needs.
Therapeutic services focus on fostering growth and healing through:
Individual & Family Therapy: Supporting both the client and their family dynamics.
Therapeutic Behavioral Services: Addressing specific behavioral challenges.
Advocacy and Linkage Services: Connecting clients to additional resources and support systems.
Medication Support & Mental Health Consultations: Comprehensive medical guidance as needed.
western youth services employs evidence-based and practice-based approaches to ensure effective care. These methodologies include:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages accepting emotions while making committed changes.
Circle of Security: Focuses on enhancing secure parent-child relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Combines CBT strategies with mindfulness practices.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Addresses trauma through structured eye movement therapy.
Functional Family Therapy (FFT): Strengthens family dynamics to support positive outcomes.
Incredible Years (IY): Evidence-based programs promoting emotional and social competence in children.
Motivational Interviewing (MI): Helps clients transition from uncertainty to positive decision-making.
Parent-Child Care (PC-Care): Enhances parent-child relationships through structured interactions.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): Improves communication and behavioral outcomes.
Seeking Safety: Focuses on coping strategies for trauma and substance use.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Specializes in helping clients overcome trauma.
Unstuck and On Target (UOT): Supports children with executive functioning challenges.