Accessing services and recovering from substance and mental health related problems can be a difficult and sometimes confusing process for youth and their family members and friends.

 

Spectrum Youth & Family Services is excited to announce a new program called the Youth & Family Wellness Project (YFWP) that can help. This is a research project funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and will be funded through September 2012.

 

The YFWP provides support, education, and clinical services to help young people (14-21 years old) who may have substance abuse and mental health issues. Any youth can enroll in the project if they are willing to participate in the protocol, which includes a brief screening, developing a plan to improve areas in their lives, 5 check-in meetings, and a follow up visit at 6 months. Participation in all of these activities is rewarded with vouchers to area stores. 

  

Lastly, the Family and Friend Wellness Program can also provide individual and group education, support, and skills for parents and other adult allies who may be trying to navigate treatment services and/or want to learn how to best support the adolescent in their recovery process. Parents, friends and other adult allies can access this help regardless of whether their young adult is enrolled or not.

 

For more information, please contact Annie Ramniceanu, Spectrum's Clinical Director, at 802-864-7423 x 312.