Youth and Family Services Counseling Center

Youth and Family Services Counseling Center (YFS) in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers specialized mental health and substance use support for children, teens, and families. With a strong focus on serving vulnerable populations, including low-income households, single-parent families, and Native American youth, YFS is dedicated to addressing complex mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, domestic violence trauma, and substance use disorders through compassionate, comprehensive care. The center's therapeutic framework is built upon a diverse array of evidence-based modalities designed to foster healing and personal growth. Key offerings include 1-on-1 Counseling, Play Therapy, Trauma-Specific Therapy, Online Therapy, Art Therapy, Couples Counseling, Equine Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR), Family Therapy, Life Skills, Nutrition Counseling, and Relapse Prevention Counseling. YFS effectively utilizes therapies like Trauma-Focused CBT to help children and families process trauma and strengthen relationships. Beyond direct therapeutic interventions, YFS emphasizes creating structured, supportive environments. Through crisis intervention, case management, and Level 1 alcohol and drug treatment, they ensure holistic care. Additional resources such as mindfulness workshops, parenting classes, and school-based counseling, along with their state-licensed Child Development Center and Head Start programs, provide continuous support, equipping families with the tools needed for lasting wellness and community integration.