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The District Heights Family & Youth Services Bureau prides itself in creating programs that are beneficial to all participants. Programs are offered in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. We are constantly looking to create and implement new programs that pro-actively help our community prosper. The programs currently in place Mental/Behavioral Health counseling for all ages; Substance Abuse Assessments for youth suspected of drug and/or alcohol abuse in school; Your Life Matters workshops for ages 13-24.
Our Programs
- Therapeutic Services
- Individual, Group and Family Counseling
Community Outreach
- Your Life Matters: Workshop Series provides services to all students seeking life skills assistance
- Active Parenting Workshops
- Nutrition & Budgeting Workshops (3, 6, & 12-hour programs available)
- Substance Abuse Assessments, Treatment & Referral
- Suicide Prevention/Education
Fees
Some private insurance carriers, Maryland Medicaid and a sliding scale are accepted.
Phone
(301) 336-7600
Key contact
Katrina Emerson
(301) 336-7600 Ext. 136
Address
Family & Youth Services Bureau
6421 Atwood Street
District Heights, MD 20747
United States
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Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Evening Appointments by Request
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