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S E R V I C E S F O R Y O U T H A N D F A M I L I E S
YES Classes & Community Offerings
B-GLAD Teen Support Group
Cost: Free
Location: Old Redmond Firehouse Teen Center
Schedule: Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
B-GLAD is a drop-in support group open to kids ages 12 to 19 who may identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or who may be questioning their sexuality. Co-facilitated by trained professionals, the B-GLAD group enables youth to
1) Meet their peers and share common concerns
2) Ask questions in a safe environment
3) Receive information and support in a professional setting that encourages responsible decision-making.
Directions to the Old Redmond Firehouse Teen Center.
Contact: Christian at YES Intake or (425) 747-4937
Camp Mariposa For Kids 9-12 years old
Cost: FREE for approved participants
Location: Camp Waskowitz, North Bend, WA.
Schedule: September 18th-20th
Youth Eastside Services and The Moyer Foundation offer Camp Mariposa - an overnight camp aimed at helping children who have been affected by the drug and/or alcohol addiction of a family member. Camp Mariposa For Kids serves 9 - 12 year olds struggling with the substance abuse of a parent or guardian.
Camp Mariposa is a two-day camp consisting of traditional fun activities with therapeutic elements. The camp is designed to increase participants' understanding of drug and alcohol issues and the impact on the family, to raise their awareness of resources available to help them, and to reduce their sense of isolation.
Space is limited, so contact YES right away for more information or to start the intake process for a potential camper.
COST: The camp is FREE for all approved participants (approval subject to intake process by YES staff). Camp participants are required to pay a refundable (upon camp attendance) fee of $20.
CONTACT: Christian at YES Intake or (425) 747-4937
Camp Mariposa For Teens is scheduled November 13th-15th, 2009.
Camp Mariposa is a joint initiative made possible through the partnership and support of The Moyer Foundation and Youth Eastside Services. The idea was developed by The Moyer Foundation's Karen Moyer and by Claudia Black, a member of the Foundation's Advisory Committee and nationally recognized expert in addiction.
Friend's Group Children who are Affected Others
Cost: Free
Location: YES Office, Crossroads Park
Schedule: Wednesday, May 20- July 1
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 (Dinner will be Served)
The Friend’s Group is a fantastic way for children who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use to get support and friendship from youth just like themselves. The groups are seperated by age and are open to 9-12 year old or 13-15 year old children who are affected others.
Kids will :
1) Learn they are not alone and have a safe place to talk
2) Receive education around issues of addiction
3) Have fun
Contact: Christian at YES Intake or 425-747-4937 to participate or for more information. Dinner is provided.
Love, Etc Support Group
Cost: Free
Location: Confidential
Schedule: Wednesdays
Time: Confidential
Love, Etc. is a free weekly drop-in confidential support group for teens (13-20) who are, or have been, in an abusive relationship.
This girl's only group will focus on:
1) Real talk about relationships
2) Increasing physical and emotional safety
3) Decreasing isolation
4) Processing emotions and ambivalence
5) Deconstructing abusive tactics, empowerment, and overall non-judgmental support.
Contact Christian at YES Intake or call (425) 747-4937. Time and location will be provided after a safety screening.
Mamas and Papas
Cost: Free
Location: YES Crossroads Park
Schedule: Monthly, Starting April 14th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Mama's and Papas Support Group is a partnership with YES' next door neighbor, Kindering Center. The group meets once a month and is run by Kindering staff for grandparents raising their grandkids.
YES provides an activity based support group for the children. Grandparents and kids meets together at 6:00 PM for pizza, then the two groups will split up and meet until 7:30.
If you have questions, please call Julie Fisher at Kindering at 425-653-4314.
Parent Support Group
Cost: Free
Location: YES Crossroads Park, Bellevue
Schedule: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This support group offers ongoing support and guidance addressing concerns about substance abuse. The group's purpose is to promote and support family recovery from youth substance abuse. Friends are welcome as well.
Contact: Christian at YES Intake or 425-747-4937
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