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Youth Contact is a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving and strengthening children and families in Washington County. We strive to provide highly effective intervention, prevention and support services that are community-based, family-focused and child-centered.
- Youth Contact provides counseling and social services to at-risk children and families in Washington County. Many of the children and youth served by the agency have experienced abuse and neglect, family disruption, school failure, and involvement with juvenile justice system.
- Youth Contact is committed to providing evidence-based services and has achieved significantly positive outcomes in preventing and treating mental health issues and alcohol and drug abuse among children and youth.
- Youth Contact's treatment model emphasizes family participation so that parents learn the skills to effectively support children and youth.
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- Youth Contact's clinicians receive excellent training in evidence-based treatment and participate in ongoing supervision that supports adherence to best practices.
- Youth Contact serves a diverse population and employs Spanish-speaking clinicians and support staff.
- Youth Contact clinicians are housed in Hillsboro, Beaverton, and throughout middle and high schools in Washington County.
- Youth Contact's Hillsboro Family Resource Center serves families in need of emergency food, clothing, school supplies, and referrals to other community resources. The Center also provides ESL and parenting classes.
- Youth Contact has served children and families in Washington County for thirty years. In 2005, Youth Contact served over 9600 clients.
Youth Contact is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Tax ID # 93-0780364. Donations to Youth Contact are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
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