YSS – Youth & Shelter Services – Juvenile Court Services

For more than 40 years the YSS—Youth & Shelter Services has provided outpatient counseling through its juvenile court services and a wide range of comprehensive addiction treatment services for youths in Des Moines, Iowa.

Those who have sought treatment at this facility have found hope and a sense of community, among others who are going through similar battles. The counseling services are heavily community-focused. If you attend then you can expect community involvement with your YSS services tailored to your unique needs.

Besides juvenile court ordered counseling, this center also offers foster care support, mental health therapy and supportive housing programs that align with addiction recovery. It’s also worth noting that the center collaborated with local businesses to provide youth with equal opportunities to help improve their lives and the community.

Many have also found it beneficial that counseling services are provided in Spanish and English. Medication management is another program offered to those receiving juvenile court services.

This center might also be the perfect fit if you’re looking for equine or art therapy. Equine therapy is a brilliant form of psychotherapy that has proven to assist people on their journey to sobriety. It is often offered alongside mental health services at this facility.

With the art therapy on offer, youths can look forward to reduced anxiety, emotional release in a healthy, substance free manner and feeling processing. Art therapy is ideal for youth who are not as open to the idea of traditional therapy and who would benefit more from a creative outlet during addiction recovery.