Monthly Archives: July 2015

The Dangers of Drug and Alcohol Addictions

Posted on July 31, 2015 by mvaranakis

By Youth Services Clinicians Kent G. Larson, L.C.S.W., and Joyce F. Robison L.C.M.H.C Drug and Alcohol addictions, what are they? Are they myths? Do people really become addicted or can they just stop at any time? Alcohol and drug addictions … Continue reading →

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Introducing the “Book Nook” at Youth Services Christmas Box House

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Carol Hendrycks

Authored by Maria Drummond, Youth Services Recreation Therapist Coming into emergency shelter at the Christmas Box House or the Boys or Girls Group homes can be a tough transition to deal with. Here at Youth Services, we try our best … Continue reading →

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Have you tried empathy?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Carol Hendrycks

By Michael Cox, CSW, Youth Services Family Counselor “I’m at my wits end! I’ve tried EVERYTHING and my kid still does whatever they want.” “I took away their phone and they locked it with a password. I took away their … Continue reading →

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How to Choose a Therapist for Your Child

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Carol Hendrycks

By Michael Cox, Youth Services Family Therapist, CSW You’ve tried everything. You’ve taken away their phone, called their school, even asked for your clergy to get involved and yet your teen is not themselves. You’re considering finding them a therapist, … Continue reading →

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Milestone Garden Takes Shape

Posted on July 17, 2015 by mvaranakis

By Levi Veo, Milestone Transitional Living Program Case Manager What was once a forgotten patch of land was trimmed, plucked, sprayed, and raked into a wonderful small garden that will hopefully produce a little fall harvest. The Men’s Milestone home … Continue reading →

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Youth Services School-Based Summer Programs

Posted on July 15, 2015 by mvaranakis

By Danielle Latta, Youth Services Afterschool Program Manager Youth Services school-based summer programs have been busier than ever with over 250 youth and four programs running in Kearns and Magna. Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of activities, … Continue reading →

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Our Time – What is our time?

Posted on July 9, 2015 by mvaranakis

By Khanh Tong, Youth Services Prevention Case Manager What is our time? “Our time” is a term from our Strengthening Families class that we use at Salt Lake County Youth Services. Strengthening Families is an evidence base curriculum, 10 weeks, … Continue reading →

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Family Resource Facilitators — Providing Valuable Mental Health Services

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Carol Hendrycks

By Mary Gully – Salt Lake County Youth Services Family Resource Facilitator On July 1, 2015 Salt Lake County Youth Services took over the administrative piece of the Family Resource Facilitator (FRF) offsite locations for the FRF’s that are paid … Continue reading →

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Firework Safety

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Carol Hendrycks

By Carol Hendrycks, Youth Services Communications Manager It’s a great time of year for upcoming summer holidays to be celebrated with firework displays and a time for consumers purchasing legal fireworks to be reminded to keep their homes, neighborhoods, pets … Continue reading →

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3 Common Myths About Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Teens

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Carol Hendrycks

By Michael Cox CSW – Youth Services Family Therapist “My beautiful daughter was always so effeminate, and then one day she started dressing like a boy, cut her hair, withdrew from family and friends, and started using ace bandages to … Continue reading →