Our Approach:

Many challenges can arise during youth development. Youth & Family Services aims to help BGC members develop skills and strategies to help manage these challenges. Interventions target the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Each member presents with unique needs. The YFS department strives to meet members where they are at and guide them towards greater wellness based on their desire, ability, reasons, and needs.

Interested in services?

Please reach out to one of our team members below to get more information.

In the event of a crisis:

• 988: National suicide and mental health crisis lifeline. Call or text 24/7
• La Crosse County Mobile Crisis: 608-784-4357 for adults or youth experiencing a mental health crisis
• 211: La Crosse County resource line for basic needs, addiction services, crisis support, and more.

What Our Team Offers:

• Individual Case Management: Members are provided with individualized support plans that identify goals to work towards. Members meet with YFS for skill development session that focus on improving overall functioning.
  
• Group Programming: Focuses on developing social emotional learning skills and also covers topics of conflict resolution, friendships, healthy choices, communication, bullying, and more.
• Teen Intervene: Evidence-based programming for teens suspected in engaging in mild or moderate substance use behaviors. The program incorporates the stages of change model, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
• Behavioral Contracts: A positive-reinforcement intervention utilized to change behavior. The behavior contract outlines specific behaviors and expectations with clear consequences.
• Wellness Rooms: Rooms within the BGC that are dedicated to providing a calm space to process challenging situations, emotions, and behaviors. Youth & Family Services facilitate programming out of these spaces.