"Empowering youth and families for a stronger community since 1971"
Welcome to Youth Alternatives
Since its founding in 1971, Youth Alternatives has been the Family Counseling Center of choice in the Cheyenne area. What started off with a staff of one has grown into a center with more than 15 employees. Youth Alternatives, offers clients all the attention and care they deserve in order to get them moving in a positive direction.
Services
"Empowering Youth and Families for a Stronger Community"
As one of the Cheyenne area’s most prominent resources, Youth Alternatives specializes in a wide range of services to assist youth and families. And while they work hard to offer quality services to assist clients with change, they also focus on preventative strategies to ensure future success as well.
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Youth Alternatives Mission:
To intervene in the lives of young people at an impressionable stage in their emotional growth and development when positive behaviors are more easily formed
STAFF of YOUTH ALTERNATIVES
Quality Professionals — Here to Assist You
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JAY
SULLIVAN
DIRECTOR

BROOKS
COTTON
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

FREDERIKA BARELA
OPERATIONS MANAGER
ANNA
BANISH
SECRETARY
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DR. RICHARD BERRY
PREVENTION SERVICES
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
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PAIGE
DUFFET
Probation Officer/Case Manager

BRENDA SCHMUCKER
FAMILY COUNSELOR

ERIC
PATTERSON
FAMILY COUNSELOR
COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSISTANT
ACCISS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

GEORGIA
BROYLES
CHANTELLE
RUNION

FAMILY/SUICIDE INTERVENTION COUNSELOR
CAREY JR. HIGH ACCISS SITE MANAGER
ALICE
CARTER
JAN
SPIRES


KINSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
ISAIAH
TAFOYA
JOHNSON JR. HIGH ACCISS SITE MANAGER
JUDI
JOHNSTON
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ALLYSON
MONTGOMERY
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
The Friends of Youth Alternatives
ENSURING THE FUTURE OF
"OUR KIDS"
The Friends of Youth Alternatives is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that has been established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The sole purpose of The Friends of Youth Alternatives is to generate alternative funds to support Youth Alternatives and the youth and families that it serves.
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Your gift is greatly appreciated.
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PAIZ
THANK YOU
The Friends of Youth Alternatives as well as the staff of Youth Alternatives would like to thank those who have been supportive of our efforts to ensure the success of our community's youth and families. In order to continue these efforts, we would ask that you consider a gift to ensure the future of "Our Kids."
ANNUAL GIVING
Individuals wishing to contribute may pledge a specific amount on a monthly basis.
Please contact the Operations Manager for further information at 307-637-6480.
CHARITABLE BEQUESTS
Charitable bequests are gladly welcomed. and can have a lasting impact on the future of our youth and community. We hope that you include Youth Alternatives in your estate plans.
Please contact the Operations Manager for further information at 307-637-6480.
APPRECIATED ASSETS
Appreciated securities such as stocks, mutual funds, bonds , or real estate is another great way of supporting our efforts to serve our community's youth and families.
Please contact the Operations Manager for further information at 307-637-6480
ENDOWED GIFTS
An endowed gift is permanently invested, and only a portion of the earnings is withdrawn. The principal is never spent. A gift to the Friends of Youth Alternatives endowment is a great way to ensure the success of "Our Kids," as well as the future of our community.
Please contact the Operations Manager for further information at 307-637-6480.
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GIFTS OF LIFE INSURANCE
Life insurance is another great option to ensure the ongoing support for "Our Kids." Often times life insurance is no longer needed for personal or financial reasons and may serve as a lasting contribution to the Friends of Youth Alternatives.
Please contact the Operations Manager for further information at 307-637-6480.
News and Events
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Hours
EVENTS!
EVENT SPONSORS
Mon: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thu: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contact Information
Youth Alternatives is available to assist you should the need arise. Please call to discuss your needs with a qualified professional. If you are experiencing an emergency please dial 911.
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If you are inquiring about counseling services please contact the office directly at the number listed below.
1328 Talbot Ct, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
(307) 637-6480
About Us
The Office of Youth Youth Alternatives is a division of the City of Cheyenne and is under the direction of Jay Sullivan.
This is the official web site of The Friends of Youth Alternatives, a non-profit, dedicated to sustaining the quality services provided by Youth Alternatives to the community's youth and families. The collaborative effort with Youth Alternatives allows the program to continue to provide ongoing services by offsetting the cost associated with such through various fundraising efforts.
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This web site is owned and operated by The Friends of Youth Alternatives.