About the Youth Service Bureau- YSB
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McHenry County Youth Service Bureau (YSB) exists to enhance the quality of life for children and families through programs and services which foster commitment to change by providing insight into problems & problem solving skills.
The agency and its service providers are committed to maintaining the family as a unit by providing outpatient services whenever possible, consistent with the independent exercise of sound professional judgment.
The YSB is a tremendous resource of information on programs for area children and families. We encourage you to call upon us at any time. Let us share with you the many benefits offered by one of McHenry County's leading social service agencies.
History
YSB was founded in 1975 by a citizen’s group interested in assuring the availability of affordable counseling services for young people of the county and their families. YSB is a not-for-profit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
YSB is supported by a variety of local, state, and national resources, including the Mental Health Resource League; United Way of McHenry County; McHenry County Mental Health Board; State Department of Children and Family Services; State Department of Mental Health, and the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.
All services are offered to residents of the county on a fee schedule that may be adjusted according to family income. No one is refused services because of inability to pay fees.
The agency is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, licensed by Department of Children and Family Services and Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse and certified to provide Medicaid services.
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What is the purpose of the agency?
YSB exists to enhance the quality of life of children and families through programs and services which foster commitment to change by providing insight into problems and problem solving skills. The agency and its service providers are committed to maintaining the family as a unit, by providing out-patient services, whenever possible, consistent with the independent exercise of sound professional judgment.
Speakers Bureau
YSB is “owned” by the community and, therefore, is committed to meeting community needs. We are always happy to provide a speaker or to arrange a special training program for your group. There is no charge for these services.
For further information or to make a referral, contact YSB at 1-815-338-7360
YSB Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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