Family Counseling

The family counseling program is designed to include parents and youth in the counseling process. Youth Alternatives has a strong belief in the family's ability to work together in solving problems and enriching relationships.  Youth Alternatives also works closely with local schools on many projects designed to help youth both emotionally and academically. Youth Alternatives also provides consultation and training services to Laramie County School District #1.

Court Services

Court Services are reserved for juveniles between the ages of 12 to 18 who have been cited into either the Municipal Court for the City of Cheyenne or the Laramie County Circuit Court due to misdemeanor offenses.  Services offered include: Probation, Diversion, Community Service, Chemical Testing, Substance Abuse Diversion, Electronic Monitoring, and Mentoring Services.

Mentoring

Special Friends is a youth mentoring program offered by Youth Alternatives.  The program provides adult volunteer mentors for youth, ages 6 - 14 in Cheyenne and the surrounding areas.  Mentors spend at least three hours a week with their mentee for a period of three to twelve months.  The program has approximately 100 volunteers from all walks of life who volunteer in many capacities and are dedicated to the youth of our community.

Outreach Services

Outreach services through Youth Alternatives are designed to provide resources and support in areas where these services are otherwise nonexistent.  Outreach programs include: 

Kinship Advocacy

The Kinship Advocacy Program provides care givers access to resources related to guardianship, respite, education, and support.   Youth participating in the program are also provided with access to after school activities, counseling, and support services.  

The Alternative Center for Community Involvement and School Success

(ACCISS)

ACCISS is an after school program geared towards providing social support, education services, after school and summer activities as well as family services and mentoring for Junior High Students.

Crisis Intervention

Youth Alternatives provides 24 hour crisis support through the office number, 307-637-6480, or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-8255.  In the event that you are experiencing an emergency please dial 911 for assistance.

Group Services

Youth Alternatives offers a variety of groups to assist individuals navigate through the change process.

Groups Include:

ADHD Parent Support

Autism Asperger Parent Support

Anger Management

Girls Group

Guys Group

Parent Education and Support

Single Parent Support

Step Family Issues

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Additional groups may be added depending on the needs of the community.

Community Challenge Course

The Community Challenge Course is geared towards helping young people and adults confront their fears and issues. The course helps individuals build the confidence to take risks, establish better relationships and learn about themselves.  The course is characterized by an atmosphere that is fun, supportive and challenging.  All activities are closely supervised by certified facilitators and are available to organizations, groups and teams in the community.