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Youth & Family Center of Hamilton County
Serving Iowa Youth and Families in Blairsburg, Ellsworth, Duncombe, Jewell, Kamrar, Randall, Stanhope, Stratford, Webster City and Williams. In-home counseling services are also available to residents of Wright, Humboldt, and Hardin counties.
Contact Information - Contact Us
Youth and Family Center
321 Second Street
Webster City, Iowa 50595
Telephone: 515-832-1061 Fax: 515-832-1070
24-Hour Help phone: 1-800-600-2330
We're here to serve youth and families in Hamilton County. Maybe we can help you or someone you know. Just call 515-832-1061 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to ask for information or to arrange an appointment. Evening appointments may also be scheduled.
Intervention and Runaway Services
In a difficult situation, teens or their parents may call or drop in at the Center for immediate intervention. Our Center specializes in providing services to youth who are contemplating running away from home. We also provide services to homeless youth and young families. The Center provides immediate counseling and support in order to resolve the conflicts at home and to work for family reconciliation.
By providing local intervention services, the Center staff helps to divert youth from running away to more urban settings where they can be exploited and abused.
Referrals and Cost
Self-referrals constitute the bulk of crisis calls to the Center. There is no charge for interventions due to support from the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors and Webster City United Fund.
In an Intervention Situation Call:
- 1-515-832-1061 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- 1-800-600-2330 (24-Hour Service number)
If you live in the central Iowa area, we can help you get through a difficult situation. Whether you need emergency shelter, counseling, help with drug or alcohol abuse, or simply someone to talk to, we can help!
Individual, Family and Group Counseling
Individual, family and group counseling helps youth and their families deal with problems related to school, family communication, depression, running away, involvement with the law, issues concerning alcohol and other drugs, physical and sexual abuse, and conflict with peers.
Fees
Services are offered on a sliding fee scale. That means the cost of counseling depends on a client's family size, income and ability to pay. No one is denied service because of an inability to pay. Services may also be funded by the Dept. of Human Services and Juvenile Court.
Referrals
Youth may voluntarily seek help and attend up to three sessions without their parents.
Referrals come from concerned persons, including parents, school personnel, clergy, attorneys, Juvenile Court, and Department of Human Services.
Community Education
Community groups may request programs and other educational support in the areas of youth development, alcohol and drug prevention, running away, homelessness, child safety, suicide prevention, and risk-taking behavior.
For more information call: 515-832-1061
In-Home Counseling
At-risk youth and their families residing in Hamilton and other central Iowa counties are eligible for services. We emphasize service to youth who are being considered for out-of-home placement. In-Home Counseling and skill development services help solve problems in order to avoid out-of-home placement. In-Home Counselors make special efforts to serve rural families in need of early intervention.
Family-Based Services
Family-based counselors provide in-home intervention and intensive solution-focused counseling, usually for no longer than six months. Counselors build on family strengths. Families help define problems and select solutions. We emphasize parental skill development and using family and community resources. Emergency foster care is available to In-Home family clients.
Fees and Referrals
The agency accepts payment and referrals through the Department of Human Services and Juvenile Court.
For more information call: 515-832-1061
Prevention and Education
The Center provides community education on the problems and needs of troubled youth. The staff advocates on behalf of youth and urges the community to become involved in building positive assets for youth. Prevention Services are also provided within the schools, directly to youth. Programs may include child safety, substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, violence prevention, self-esteem building programs, and Community Youth Development.
Fees and Referrals
Prevention Services take various forms and are provided free as a community service or at a minimal charge for any Hamilton County resident.
Community Education and Forums
For group prevention efforts, our staff will address classes, clubs, or other groups of children, youth, families, and adults. Speaking engagements can be arranged by calling 832-1061 during regular office hours (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).
For more information call: 515/832-1061
