We're Here For You
We're here for youth and young adults with wraparound services including shelter, counseling, employment training, and educational support, as well as counseling services and suicide prevention for all ages.
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Services for Young People and All Ages
Our services help interrupt trauma and provide a pathway for all people to reach their full potential.
Services for Youth and Young Adults
Whether you need housing options, violence or justice system intervention, job opportunities, counseling, or other assistance, our team is ready to help with a range of services including:
- Behavioral Health (Counseling and Substance Use) Learn More >
- Employment and Training Learn More >
- Foster Parenting and Hosting Learn More >
- Services for young adults aging out of Foster Care Learn More>
- Shelter and Housing Options Learn More >
- Violence Prevention Learn More >
Services for All Ages
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for mental health support for our community members now more than ever. In response, we have expanded our counseling services to include all age groups, often at little to no cost for both members and non-members. Services include:
- Behavioral Health (Counseling or Substance Use) Learn More >
- Resources for Parents and Partner Agencies Learn More >
- Suicide Prevention Learn More >
Upcoming Events and Webinars
Visit our Virtual Resource Center
Visit our virtual resource center for case management with access to a wide range of resources such as housing assistance & CEA assessments, employment assistance, and employment workshops.
Video chat with us on Zoom: Monday through Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm
Virtual Drop-in Support
Created specifically for young adults ages 18-24, Virtual Drop-in Support is a virtual gathering, moderated by licensed therapists. The group will meet and discuss a psycho-educational topic of interest and move into an open conversation to share additional information with resources for support. Free, no registration necessary, drop-in weekly or as needed. Contact Melinda Burns if you have questions.
Join Virtually: Wednesdays, 4:00 pm
Job Club
Everything you need to know about entering the workforce, from interview preparation to expectations in the workplace. You'll gain the skills needed to not only find work but to stay employed and build your resume.
Meets every Monday, 2:00–3:00 pm plus drop-in, 3:00-4:00 pm
Level Up 2021
Level Up is our annual young adult life skills and resource fair. This fair is for young adults ages 16-24 and offers life skills workshops, lunch, employment and community resource, swag giveaways, prizes, and more!.
Thursday August 19, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
The Art of Resiliency: Virtual Event to Benefit the Y Social Impact Center
This year, we are combining two events that you may remember, the Nexus Youth and Families Valentine’s Breakfast and The Accelerator Dinner, into one powerful event to benefit the Y Social Impact Center. If you missed it, you can still watch the recording!
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Counseling Services
We’re here for you with counseling services that span mental health, substance use, and psychiatric care for people of all ages in King County.
Get Involved
There are opportunities to volunteer, donate supplies, host or foster a young person, and more.
Join the Y!
With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and supporting our neighbors, your membership will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but also in your community.
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