Western Youth Services (WYS)

As June begins, Pride Month brings visibility, celebration, and important conversations about identity and belonging. It honors the LGBTQIA+ community and recognizes a long history of advocacy for safety, respect, and equal rights. It began in response to the Stonewall Uprising in June 1969, which was seen as a turning point that helped spark broader movements for LGBTQIA+ ri...

Children will most likely experience some level of anxiety during their adolescence. These common feelings of anxiousness can often occur before a big test, when trying something new, or when faced with uncertainty. Experiencing some anxiety in childhood isn’t a major cause for concern, but it becomes an issue when it starts to linger and ultimately affect their daily lives. ...

Youth substance use prevention isn’t just a concept. It shows up in everyday moments between young people and the adults around them. National Prevention Week (May 10th – 16th) helps bring that to the forefront each year. Led by Substance Abuse and Mental Health...