Programs & Services

Youth & Family Counseling

Professional registered or licensed counselors provide individual, family, and group counseling at our agency and in clients' homes to meet the needs of children (3-19 years old) and their families. AYR counselors are skilled in helping children and families feel comfortable with the counseling process. Common problems addressed include family conflict, suicide, depression, anger and impulse control, teen pregnancy, sexual and physical abuse, school problems, court-referred counseling, and communication problems.

Residential Emergency Shelter

Short-term, temporary housing is provided to youth ages 10-17 in the South King County Youth Shelter (SKYS). The goal of placement is to stabilize the youth in crisis and facilitate the return of the youth to his/her family. In situations where returning home is not an option, the goal of placement will be to stabilize, evaluate and make recommendations for appropriate alternative living situations.

For young men ages 15-19, transitional living is available at Severson House, a seven-bed community style home. The goal of placement is to stabilize the young adult's living situation while assisting him in achieving successful independent living.

In addition to housing, the Shelter and Transitional Living Programs provide individual, family, and group counseling; employment assistance; drug and alcohol counseling; structured skills training; high school or GED completion services; AIDS education; medical and dental care recreation referrals; advocacy; referral and access to all other AYR services.

For more information call 1-800-60YOUTH (1-800-609-6884).

Street Outreach

AYR's street outreach is designed to help homeless and runaway youth and young adults along the Highway 99 strip from Federal Way to SeaTac. The goal of the program is to provide assistance and referrals to get youth off the streets and into safe and stable housing. They also help youth get hygiene education and services, safe-sex education, drug and alcohol services, group and individual counseling, case management, life skills, tutoring, and recreational activities.

24 hours a day/7 days a week -- Contact Outreach Staff at 1-888-841-0164

Enumclaw Youth & Family Services

EYFS provides the following services to youth and their families: individual, group, and family counseling; case management and family advocacy; drop-in enrichment center; after-school recreational activities; computer lab for homework and tutoring; substance abuse prevention, intervention, and support services; and referral to community resources.

Located at 1029 and 1356 Cole Street, Enumclaw

Phone: (360) 825-4586

Treatment, Intervention & Prevention Services (TIPS)

AYR is a DASA-certified Drug & Alcohol Treatment program. The TIPS program offers ASAM drug and alcohol assessments, outpatient treatment groups, and individual counseling. Prevention groups are offered in the Auburn and Enumclaw school districts. Drug screens are available by appointment.

Anger Management Groups

Winter Group Schedule

Wigglers Mondays 4:10 - 5:00 pm Jan 22 - Mar 5, 2007	Wigglers is a group for active 5-6 year olds who may have difficulties focusing, controlling feelings and behaviors, and/or those who demonstrate delayed social skills.
Wanderers Mondays 5:10 - 6:00 pm Jan 22 - Mar 5, 2007	Wanderers is a group for active 7-9 year olds who may have difficulties focusing, controlling feelings and behaviors, and/or those who demonstrate delayed social skills.
Gotta Be Me Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Jan 18 - Mar 1, 2007	Gotta Be Me is a group for 10 and 11 year old girls who may have difficulties aggression and controlling angry feelings, and who may have delayed social skills and/or difficulties focusing and paying attention.
In Charge of me Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Jan 17 - Feb 28, 2007	In Charge of Me is a group for 10 and 11 year old boys who may have difficulties aggression and controlling angry feelings, and who may have delayed social skills and/or difficulties focusing and paying attention.
Chill Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Mar 15 - Apr 26 28, 2007	Chill is a group for 12 to 14 year old middle school students who are having increasing conflicts with parents, school, and/or the law and is designed to help teens get back in control of their feelings and behaviors.
Think It Through Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Feb 6 - Apr 3, 2007	Think it Through is a group for 15-19 year olds who are having increasing conflicts with parents, school, and/or the law and is designed to help teens get back in control of their feelings and behaviors
North Star Girls Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Jan 25 - Mar 22, 2007	Designed for 12-16 year old girls, the North Star Girls group focuses on self-confidence enhancement, stress management, healthy communication, goal setting, and making healthy decisions.

Other Services

• Stay in School Program
• Family Reconciliation Services (FRS)
• Family Preservation Services (FPS)
• Case Management Services
• Parenting Support
• Community Advocacy