The Windham Youth Service Bureau (WYSB) advocates for youth and coordinates prevention, intervention, treatment, and follow-up services for resident children and youth. WYSB provides a variety of no-cost programs and services using a personal approach, facilitated by dedicated staff, for the purpose of helping to guide our youth toward productive interests, develop a sense of self efficacy and make responsible choices and positive contributions to the community.
Direct services for youth that may include:
- recreational activities;
- referral for individual and group counseling;
- parent training and family therapy;
- work placement and employment counseling;
- alternative and special educational opportunities;
- outreach programs;
- teen pregnancy services;
- suspension/expulsion services;
- diversion from juvenile justice services;
- preventive programs may include youth pregnancy prevention, youth suicide, violence, alcohol and drug use; and
- programs that develop positive youth involvement