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

Spectrum Youth & Family Services is excited to announce a new program called the Youth & Family Wellness Project (YFWP) that can help.

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.

The YFWP also has a Family Wellness program which provides 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 and other adult allies can access this help regardless of whether their young adult is enrolled or not.

If you have questions about the Youth and Family Wellness Project please contact Annie Ramniceanu, Spectrum Clinical Director, at 802-864-7423 x 312.

If you have questions about the Family Wellness Program, please contact Mary Laskowski, Spectrum Family Wellness Coach, at 802-864-7432, ext. 390.