About YSCC

38 years of strengthening families and empowering youth

Our Story

Since 1987, Youth Services of Creek County has been a lifeline for children in crisis and a catalyst for positive change in our community.

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In 1987, a group of concerned citizens came together to address a critical need in Creek County: children removed from their homes by the Department of Human Services were being placed outside the county, far from their schools, friends, and community.

This group knew it was best for children to stay in their own community until reunification or a foster home became available. In March of that year, Youth Services of Creek County was incorporated, with the honorable Judge Lester Henderson signing the forms and leading the way.

What began as a mission to house children has grown into something much larger. Over the years, YSCC has kept our original commitment while adding new programs to meet the evolving needs of youth and families in Creek County. Today, we operate a 24-hour shelter, provide embedded therapists in four school districts, and offer counseling and parenting support to hundreds of families each year.

Our roots remain the same: ensuring no child in Creek County faces crisis alone.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

To provide basic needs and life skills that create a higher quality of life for children and young adults in our community.

Vision

A community where every child and young adult has access to mental health support, essential resources, and the skills necessary to thrive and reach their full potential.

Our ImpaCt

Since our founding, Youth Services of Creek County has touched thousands of lives across our community.

Note: The names associated with these stories have been changed for the privacy of our clients.

“Haley” was referred for counseling due to suicidal ideation and maladaptive coping skills such as cutting and vaping. “Haley” met with her YSCC therapist weekly for the duration of the school year. “Haley” has not had any suicidal thoughts or cutting in six months. She also reports that she no longer vapes. “Haley” has been accepted into college and plans to attend in the spring. She stated to her therapist that she did not think she would still be here if she hadn’t started counseling.

“Jake” was referred to counseling for grief due to the death of his mother. “Jake” was angry and aggressive due to his grief. “Jake” met with his YSCC therapist weekly to process his grief and learn safe and appropriate coping skills. “Jake” successfully graduated from therapy being able to use coping skills, maintain in school, and reporting feeling better.

“Sarah” moved into the shelter after disrupting in her foster home. While in the shelter, she was able to get back in school, receive therapy, have a surgery that was needed, and maintain placement while waiting admission into a group home. “Sarah” still calls the shelter with updates and is still living in the group home, attending school, and doing well

“Jon” arrived at the shelter after being discharged from a long hospital stay due to aggressive behavior. While in the shelter, “Jon” improved his grades, received therapy, had sibling visits, and maintained for six months. Jon was accepted into a group home program that fostered family reunification. “Jon” was able to start visits with a biological parent and is doing well.