Family Help in Washington: Programs & Services

Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.
Become informed of your child's issues.
Network the resources listed on the Family Help pages and throughout the Focus website to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.
Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.
Build a support system from family, friends, self-help groups, and your place of worship.

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Washington State Information

Hotlines & Helplines - Helping Resources

Self-Help & Support Groups

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1-866-620-1418

MOUNT CARMEL YOUTH RANCH

Christian-based short-term and long-term outdoor therapeutic programs for boys, ages 12-18

1-866-971-3322

COLT SCHOOLS

Christian outdoor programs

for youth, ages 12-18

406-722-2658

EAGLE VALLEY RANCH

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17

Scholarships available

1-866-514-4744

RED ROCK CANYON SCHOOL

Residential treatment center

for youth, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-800-635-4441

FALCON RIDGE RANCH

Residential treatment program

for girls, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-866-968-4673

CEDAR BREAKS ACADEMY

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-800-793-7401

RE-CREATION RETREAT

Therapeutic boarding school

for girls, ages 13-17,

with year-round enrollment

435-691-0856

BONNEVILLE CANYON RETREAT

Life skills learning center

for young men, ages 18 and over

1-866-800-9517

NEW HOPE

21-day outdoor and wilderness camps

held each month throughout the year

417-683-9793

FUTURE MEN

Christian residential program

for young men, ages 16-20,

with year-round enrollment

417-546-4171

Programs & Services

Asian Counseling and Referral Service

206-695-7600

Provides a wide array of social and behavioral health services in a multicultural, multilingual setting, including counseling and adolescent/ parent conflict resolution. Sliding scale fees. Visit Teen Behavior Problems.

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

206-328-5696

Programs serving children, youth, and families including mental health services, emergency services, counseling, pregnancy support, alcohol and substance abuse treatment and youth tutoring. Visit Drugs & Teen Substance Abuse.

Columbia River Young Marines

Youth education program for boys and girls, ages 8-18, that focuses on character building through a combination of self-discipline, teamwork and leadership, and which promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Visit Character.

Crisis Clinic

206-461-3200

Crisis intervention, information, and referral in King County. Online database. Visit Abuse.

Directory of Certified Chemical Dependency Services in Washington State

360-725-3703

1-877-301-4557

Visit Drugs & Teen Substance Abuse.

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement. Visit Free & Low-Cost Schools and Programs.

Local Health Departments in Washington State

Visit Family Health.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest

360-377-5511 Bremerton

509-735-6446 Kennewick

206-694-5700 North Puget Sound

1-800-300-1247 Port Angeles

206-816-3241 South King and North Pierce counties

509-747-8224 Spokane

253-272-8433 Tacoma

360-694-5624 Vancouver

Wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools, businesses, congregations, neighborhoods and communities, including the Sexually Reactive Youth Program (509-343-5035). Visit Teen Behavior Problems.

Mountain Works Summer Youth Program

206-812-0122

This free summer program takes young people, ages 11-18, into the Cascades Mountains for six days of trail maintenance or logging road removal, camping, environmental education, and fun. Visit Summer Camps & Outdoor Programs.

Renton Youth Firesetting Intervention Program

425-430-7046

Intervention program to educate children and parents about fire safety and the consequences of fire. Fire department services are free, and financial assistance is available for counseling. Visit Firesetting & Youth.

Seattle Family Support Centers

206-684-8852

The primary goal of family centers is to promote healthy families and strengthen adults in their roles as parents, nurturers and providers. Seattle's family centers work with other agencies and programs to offer many social, educational, and recreational activities for families. Activities are held both at the family center and off-site with partnering agencies. Some family centers offer activities in languages other than English. Visit Parenting Teens.

Seattle Community Network

206-365-4528

Free public-access computer network for exchanging and accessing community information.

Southeast Youth and Family Services

206-721-5542

Provides a wide range of services for youth and their families in southeast Seattle, including counseling and at-risk youth intervention. Visit Parenting Teens.

Summer Camps and Programs for Children with Special Needs

Directory of summer camps and programs. Visit Summer Camps & Outdoor Programs.

Teen Mother Choices

509-252-3942 Spokane

Mentoring program, life skills workshops, financial assistance for child care while working or attending school, referrals to helping organizations. Visit Teen Sexual Behavior: Issues & Concerns.

Teens in Public Service

206-985-4647

Paid community service internships for youth, ages 15-19. Visit Adolescence.

University of Washington Parenting Clinic

1-888-506-3562

Information and services to families with young children (ages 4-8 years) who are diagnosed with conduct problems. Visit Attachment and Attachment Disorders.

Youth Eastside Services

425-747-4937

Comprehensive services for youth and families, including crisis hotlines, counseling, anger management, prevention services, and youth and family programs. Offices in Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond. Visit Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves.