# Western Youth Services \(WYS\): Western Youth Services \(WYS\)

> Advancing awareness, cultivating success, and strengthening communities through integrated mental health services for children, youth, and families

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## Pages
- [Behavioral Health \& Wellness Training](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/behavioral-health-wellness-training/)
- [School\-Based Services](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/school-based-services/)
- [Community Care Coordination](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/community-care-coordination/)
- [Mental Health Clinics](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental-health-clinics/)
- [Work For Us](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/work-for-us/)

## Posts
- [Is There a Connection Between Play and Youth Mental Health?](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/is-there-a-connection-between-play-and-youth-mental-health/)
- [Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Youth](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/understanding-the-mental-health-needs-of-youth/)
- [When Bullying Takes a Toll on Youth Mental Health](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/when-bullying-takes-a-toll-on-youth-mental-health/)
- [Helping Children Thrive Through Friendship](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/helping-children-thrive-through-friendship/)
- [Connection Before Crisis: Recognizing When Youth Need Support](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/connection-before-crisis-recognizing-when-youth-need-support/)

## Courses
- [Modifying Challenging Behaviors Using Positive Reinforcement](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/modifying-challenging-behaviors-using-positive-reinforcement/)
- [Trauma and Development Series](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/trauma-and-development/)
- [Creating Safe Schools and Spaces for LGBTQIA2\+ Youth](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/creating-safe-schools-and-spaces-for-lgbtqia2-youth/)
- [Deep Dive into Mindfulness](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/deep-dive-into-mindfulness/)
- [Chill Skills: Stress Busters for Youth](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/chill-skills-stress-busters-for-youth/)

## Lessons
- [Session 2](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-2-2/)
- [Session 1](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-1-2/)
- [Session 8](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-8-2/)
- [Session 7](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-7-2/)
- [Session 6](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-6-2/)

## Topics
- [Topic](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/topic-5/)
- [High Risk](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/high-risk/)
- [Moderate Risk](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/moderate-risk/)
- [Low Risk](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/low-risk/)
- [Risk and Protective Factors](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/risk-and-protective-factors-2/)

## Quizzes
- [Qualified Leader quiz](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/qualified-leader-quiz/)
- [Practice Safety Plan](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/practice-safety-plan/)
- [Practice Identifying](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/practice-identifying/)
- [Activity: Socratic Questioning](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/activity-socratic-questioning/)
- [Module 4: Reflection Activity](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/check-your-understanding-integration/)

## Groups
- [SBHIP](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/sbhip/)
- [Parent/Caregiver/Family Member](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/parent-caregiver-family-member/)
- [Community Member/Youth\-Serving Organization](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/community-member-youth-serving-organization/)
- [Member of the General Public](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/member-of-the-general-public/)
- [Students Middle School](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/students-middle-school/)

## stories
- [Matt](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/matt-and-his-grandmother/)
- [Peter](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/peter-2/)
- [Cassandra](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/cassandra/)
- [Natalie](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/natalie/)
- [Patty](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/patty/)

## Case Study
- [Natalie](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/case_study/natalie/)

## Categories
- [Mental Health Awareness](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/mental-health/)
- [Days of Honor](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/days-of-honor/)
- [Orange County Community](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/orange-county-community/)
- [ACEs and Resilience](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/aces-resilience/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/uncategorized/)

## Tags
- [mental health](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [orange county](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/orange-county/)
- [OC](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/oc/)
- [anxiety](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/anxiety/)
- [resiliency](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/resiliency/)

## gender
- [female](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/gender/female-female/)
- [male](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/gender/male-male/)

## Age
- [Teens](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/age/teens/)
- [Youth](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/age/youth/)
- [Adults](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/age/adults/)

## Mental health issue
- [Anxiety](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/anxiety/)
- [Trauma](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/trauma/)
- [Depression](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/depression/)
- [Suicidal thoughts](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/suicidal-thoughts/)
- [Behavioral issues](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/behavioral-issues/)

## Type of service
- [Individual therapy](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/individual-therapy/)
- [Family therapy](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/family-therapy/)
- [Case management](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/case-management/)
- [Group therapy](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/group-therapy/)
- [Crisis intervention](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/crisis-intervention/)

## Outcome
- [Improved mental health](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/improved-mental-health/)
- [Improved relationships](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/improved-relationships/)
- [Increased self\-esteem](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/increased-self-esteem/)
- [Increased coping skills](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/increased-coping-skills/)
- [Reduced stress](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/reduced-stress/)

## Age
- [Teens](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/member_age/teens/)

## Gender
- [Female](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/member_gender/female/)

## Social skills
- [Case Management](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/skill/case-management/)

## Mental health issue
- [Addiction](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/health_issue/addiction/)

## Course Categories
- [SBHIP](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/course-category/sbhip/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/sitemap_index.xml)