Prevention Services | YSS
125 South 3rd Street, Ames, IA 50010
Eligibility
Required documents
Fax - Fax
Voice - Main Phone
Application process
Call for services
Fees
Varies by service, call for details
Service area
Story County, IA
Boone County, IA
Description
Offers programs designed to prepare youth to make healthy choices through prevention, education, and enrichment activities. These services aim to provide early awareness, intervention, and out-of-classroom support to equip children and adolescents with the tools they need to stay on a positive path. Programs address a variety of critical issues, including:
- Substance Use Prevention
- Smoking and/or Vaping Cessation
- Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
- Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
- Youth Violence Prevention
- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
- Human Trafficking Prevention
- Child Abuse Prevention
Additionally, youth enrichment programs are offered to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical, and academic potential. These programs may include arts and crafts, academic workshops, sports, reading clubs, and other recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
What's Here
Providing organization
YSS
Programming for children and young adults.