Santa Fe Adolescent Services
A non profit agency providing drug/alcohol prevention, intervention and counseling services to adolescents and their families since 1994.

7524 Mosier View Court, Suite 200    Fort Worth, TX. 76118   817 492 4673

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L.Y.N.C.S.
L
inking Youth to Needed Community Services

 

Linking Youth to Needed Community Services (LYNCS) is a community based counseling program which utilizes the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach which has been proven effective in reducing adolescent substance use.  Here is an overview: 

Program Component

Program Overview

Individual Sessions for Youth

8-10 youth individuals &

1-2 sessions with family

Individual Sessions for Family

1-2 Family Individuals

Youth/Family total sessions

10-14 total sessions

The program consists of skill-building sessions designed to promote abstinence from marijuana, alcohol and other drugs, positive social activities and peer relationships, and improved relationships with family.  This Program is designed as a counseling option for adolescents using alcohol/drugs that do not require an in-patient setting and includes intensive direction and assistance in how to use existing community resources to support positive change. The number of sessions will depend on progress of the youth and family. 

 


To speak with someone about LYNCS please contact:
Estrella Griggs, Program Coordinator
Angela Bryant-Cruz, Outreach Counselor

Angela Ceglar, LYNCS Counselor

(817) 492-HOPE

 

 

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