Youth Advocates of Sitka
Empowering the Youth of Alaska
If you are aware of a child who is abused or neglected, contact Alaska's Office of Children's Services immediately at 1-800-478-4444
Services
Our services are designed to meet the individual needs of our clients. We are sensitive & responsive to their background, culture, ethnicity, gender identity & expression, and sexual orientation.
Read our wellness policy here.
Contact us to learn more about our services or schedule a meeting to learn how we can help.
Youth Advocates of Sitka is now offering Employment Finger Printing for $25!
Please call 907-747-3270 to set up an appointment!
Our wrap-around services include:
THE BOSS
INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, & FAMILY THERAPY
INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, & FAMILY THERAPY:
For every client, we provide case management services to coordinate treatment team members who help the youth meet their clinical goals.
CASE MANAGEMENT
We provide Level III residential treatment through our Hanson House residential treatment facility and Therapeutic Foster Care programs.
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Our mental health staff supports youth one-on-one in identifying their personal strengths and challenges to help them achieve their short and long-term goals.
FUTURE PLANNING
Our Licensing Specialist helps Resource Parents through the licensing process for our Therapeutic Foster Care program.
LICENSING
Our clinicians conduct therapeutic sessions with each client, between the client and their family, and with groups of clients. We aim to improve the youth's sense of well-being and achieve higher levels of functioning.
INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, & FAMILY THERAPY:
Our Masters level
clinicians perform a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment for every youth that we serve. From this assessment, the clinician and client create a treatment plan.
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
We help connect our clients with resources and community partners to help them meet their needs including social services, education, law enforcement, vocational training, welfare, legal services, and health care.
REFERRAL
SERVICES
We support youth as they develop the skills necessary to live successfully in the home, school, and community. This includes in-school support through our Community Mental Health Program.
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Access Support
If you know a young person who might benefit from receiving mental or behavioral health services, please contact us at 907-747-3687 or fill out the referral form to the right. If you are seeking services for yourself or your family, please fill out the application for services. You can send these forms to intake@sitkayouth.org