Apr 29Mental Health Awareness Month Your feelings, whatever they may be, are valid. It’s important to recognize and accept emotions, while also understanding when it’s time...
Apr 29You Deserve Peace - Ways to CopeJust because life has thrown some challenges your way doesn’t mean you have to let them get you down. With the right coping strategy, you...
Apr 29Leave the Big City Behind and Discover Life in JuneauPeople reside in big cities for a variety of reasons. Big city life offers access to museums, shopping and fine dining. But that doesn’t...
Apr 29It’s OK to Not Be OK How are you doing? The last couple of years have been a lot. The world changed. Today, life looks different for everyone. It’s OK if...
Feb 4Alaska Needs More Mental Health ServicesThe pandemic created a mental health crisis among Alaska youth that isn’t going away.
Feb 4Come Work With Us At JYS If you’re looking for something more of your life and career, come work with us at Juneau Youth Services. The job could change your life.
Feb 2Nonprofits Rely on Pick.Click.Give.Every year as Alaskans eagerly apply for their Permanent Fund Dividend online, they’re given the opportunity to Pick.Click.Give.
Dec 30, 2021Jade’s Story: Gratitude, Inspiration and a Way ForwardJade is going to school to become a therapist with goals of one day, working for the same organization that helped Jade find a path forward.
Dec 30, 2021JYS Outpatient Programs: How They Support the CommunityWhen it comes to case management, Clough works with JYS clients- cooperatively with kids and their families- to support struggling youth.
Nov 4, 2021Jessi, The Link Director, Shares Her LightJessi Winker is the director of The Link at JYS. She calls The Link the “big front door” to all of JYS’s services...
Nov 4, 2021Giving Tuesday: Be the Light, Support JYSThis Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, please consider donating. Your donation will directly impact the lives of Alaskans must vulnerable teens
Nov 4, 2021Why a Career at JYS is For You JYS provides well-paying careers in a field that makes a difference. We believe in the right life-work balance and support our staff through
Nov 4, 20214 Reasons to Love JuneauBordered by ocean on one side and rugged mountains on the other, Juneau, Alaska is truly a spectacular place to live. Alaska’s capital city
Nov 4, 2021Be The LightJuneau Youth Services’ Be the Light campaign focuses on this light among the darkness. Anxiety, depression, behavioral health...
Oct 28, 2021How to Support Your Kid During the Pandemic Alaska’s youth are struggling with school shutdowns, virtual learning, lack of sports and the loss of connection with their friends. These a
Sep 8, 2021Back to School Creates New Struggles for Students – Your Donation Can Help We’re here to help. Our behavioral health and clinical professionals are trained to assist Alaska’s adolescents and their families.
Sep 8, 2021September is National Suicide Prevention MonthSuicide is an issue that plagues many of our communities. Alaska has one of the highest rates of suicide in the country.
Sep 8, 2021Alaska’s Adolescent Suicide Rate Rising The rate of suicide among Alaska’s youth is alarming. Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services released a report in October 2020
Jul 31, 2021Everything You Need to Know about Emotional Behavior Disorder and Teens Your teen has been acting out a lot lately. They’re defying authority and are angry and arguing with you quite a bit. You’re not really sure
Jul 14, 2021COVID-19 Update July 2021In light of the CDC recommendation loosening restrictions related to COVID-19, JYS is very pleased to re-open our facilities and welcome...