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Apr 30

Therapeutic Foster Care Parents Needed

Juneau kids need therapeutic foster care parents. Therapeutic foster care is different from traditional foster care...

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Apr 30

Writing His Own Storey

Growing up, every kid needs a helping hand to navigate life’s obstacles.

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Apr 30

More Alaska Youth are Visiting the ER for Mental and Behavioral Health Problems Post-Pandemic

or some of Alaska’s young people, the stress, isolation, economics and household dynamics are leading to mental and behavioral health crises

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Apr 30

Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is something everyone should care about. Most families have at least one relative or immediate family member who struggles....

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Apr 28

3 Facts about Prescription Drug Abuse in Teens

Educating yourself is the first step, which is why we’re sharing three facts about prescription drug abuse in young people.

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Apr 23

5 Reasons Teens Benefit from Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to vocalize their feelings. During group therapy, a mental health

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Apr 6

5 Ways to Recognize Your Teen is in Crisis

A crisis is anytime your teen is going through something that is negatively impacting their life and mental health in a major way.

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Mar 17

4 Tips for Teen Suicide Prevention

Sadly, there’s a real stigma around suicide, especially teen suicide, and it can feel like a topic that shouldn’t be talked about.

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Mar 10

4 Benefits of Family Therapy

When a teen is facing challenges, their struggles affect their entire family. Family therapy is a type of group therapy that explores this d

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Feb 10

Juneau Youth Services Debuts New Brand and Website

The new, beautifully bright colors of the JYS brand represent hope. The new logo features fireweed and mountains, which represent the beauty

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Feb 9

COVID-19

JYS is taking steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including following the CDC’s guidance: maintain a 6-foot distance whenever...

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Dec 31, 2020

5 Factors that Cause Teen Depression (and how you can help)

Teenage depression isn’t a phase, it’s a serious struggle that needs to be addressed. Here are some of the leading causes of depression in t

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