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There is
no fee
for any service provided by the WYSB
All Services are
COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL
There is
NO WAITING LIST
The Winchester Youth Service Bureau is located at and is a part of The
Northwest CT YMCA in Winsted at 480 Main Street in Winsted, CT.
GOALS:
- To assist young people and their families through difficult life
experiences.
- To assist in improving the quality of life of your constituents.
- To facilitate families in resolving conflicts.
- To assist families involved in the juvenile justice system.
- To increase awareness regarding substance abuse in young people
- To keep children safe!
- To enhance our communities.
Staff:
Mary Coutant, M.S. - Director
Susan Hamilton Peck, M.S.W. - Clinical Director
Patricia Beeman, B.A.
Student Interns
Contact
- The Winchester Youth Service Bureau can be reached in two ways:
- Through the Winsted YMCA - (860) 379-0708
- 24 Hour Messaging Service - (860) 330-0006
About the WYSB
The WYSB has been serving the Children and Families of the Winchester/Winsted
area for over 15 years! We strive to make our area a better place for all
families through programs and counseling.
The WYSB Advisory Board:
- Milly Hudak, Chairperson
- JoAnn Briggs
- Lou Helt
- Sgt. William Mathiason
- Karen Murray
- Norman Smith, M.D.
- Linda Snyder
- John Sullivan
- Bea Tirrell
- Sanda Ursone
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- The Summer Fun Club
- The Summer Fun Club is run by therapeutic recreation specialist, Jaimee
Smith every year in conjunction with the YMCA camp TORYMCA. This program is
aimed at developing social skills, increasing self-esteem, self-awareness, and
resolving conflicts. It is based on a behavior modification program that
rewards positive behavior in order to get the youth's behavior to become more
appropriate. Open to children from 4 to 14 years old.
- The After School Fun Club
- Based on the same premise as the Summer Fun Club, The After School Fun
Club is the Fall/Winter/Spring component of the WYSB.
- Infant/Toddler/Parent Play Groups
- A therapeutic recreational program aimed at developing healthy family
relationships. These programs are held throughout the year.
- Youth and Family Therapy
- The WYSB offers a full array of counseling options, including short-term
youth and family counseling. Please call for more details.
- Community Awareness
- Through workshops, radio and cable television shows and discussion groups
on youth issues, we raise the level of awareness about the youth in our area.
- Court Advocacy for Juveniles
- When a juvenile has no available advocate, we are there.
- Crisis Intervention
- We provide interventions regarding drugs/alcohol, child abuse/neglect,
homelessness, suicide attempts, emotional turmoil etc.
- We have 24 HOUR TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY
- All calls are completely confidential.
- Drug and Alcohol Education Groups
- Informational sessions conducted at local schools
- Host Home Program
- We provide short-term emergency shelter for youth.
- Child Advocates
- School, Court, and community advocates for youth.
- Teen Moms
- Assisting young women in parenting and job training.
- Discussion Groups for All Ages
Our Funding Sources:
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