There is no question that addiction has had a devastating impact on youth throughout Indiana in recent years. “We have seen an increase in the severity of substance use disorders with our clients, and we wanted to ensure our clinicians had the right tools in...
Latasha, a resident at the YOC, recently won the Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Art Exhibition for her painting titled, “I Want Both.” The evaluation team considered a combination of artistic merit and how well the piece represented the theme of standing up for your...
Donors give to the YOC for so many different reasons. Some have a heart for kids, some want to invest in brighter futures. Some know firsthand the obstacles facing our residents and feel a deep desire to use their own successes to pay it forward....
No one could have seen the events of 2020 coming. Even as the first reports of COVID-19 began trickling in - very few could have predicted the magnitude and longevity of this pandemic and its impact. The YOC is no different....
In response to legislation as well as increased desire to reach kids and families sooner, the YOC has launched a new community-based division of services....