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- Dec 30, 2021
Jade’s Story: Gratitude, Inspiration and a Way Forward
Jade 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.
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- Dec 30, 2021
JYS Outpatient Programs: How They Support the Community
When it comes to case management, Clough works with JYS clients- cooperatively with kids and their families- to support struggling youth.
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- Nov 4, 2021
Jessi, The Link Director, Shares Her Light
Jessi Winker is the director of The Link at JYS. She calls The Link the “big front door” to all of JYS’s services...
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- Nov 4, 2021
Giving Tuesday: Be the Light, Support JYS
This Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, please consider donating. Your donation will directly impact the lives of Alaskans must vulnerable teens
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- Nov 4, 2021
Why 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
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- Nov 4, 2021
4 Reasons to Love Juneau
Bordered by ocean on one side and rugged mountains on the other, Juneau, Alaska is truly a spectacular place to live. Alaska’s capital city
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- Nov 4, 2021
Be The Light
Juneau Youth Services’ Be the Light campaign focuses on this light among the darkness. Anxiety, depression, behavioral health...
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- Oct 28, 2021
How 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
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- Sep 8, 2021
Back 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.
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- Sep 8, 2021
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is an issue that plagues many of our communities. Alaska has one of the highest rates of suicide in the country.
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- Sep 8, 2021
Alaska’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
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- Jul 31, 2021
Everything 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
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- Jul 14, 2021
COVID-19 Update July 2021
In light of the CDC recommendation loosening restrictions related to COVID-19, JYS is very pleased to re-open our facilities and welcome...
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- Jun 14, 2021
5 Helpful Ways to Talk to Your Teen about Drug Use
Whether drug use is already suspected or seems as unlikely as ever for your teen, talking to them about drugs will lay the groundwork...
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- Jun 14, 2021
4 Facts about Antidepressant Drugs for Teens
Sometimes the physician or psychiatrist might suggest that your teen would benefit from taking an antidepressant. This can be a scary sugges
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- May 25, 2021
JYS Success Story
Once she was admitted into JYS, she began making slow progress, but it came with several setbacks. The staff continued to work with her
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- Apr 30, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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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