CALIFORNIA YOUTH SERVICES
Helping People Move Forward
Education. Prevention. Therapy. Support.
For more than two decades, California Youth Services has helped youth, adults, and families navigate life's challenges and build healthier futures.
ONE ORGANIZATION. MANY WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Support that reaches beyond one moment.
CYS brings together prevention, early intervention, mental health services, and community partnerships to support people at different stages of life's challenges.
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PREVENT
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Education and resources that help young people make healthier choices.
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INTERVENE
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Early support when substance use or other concerns begin to emerge.
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SUPPORT
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Therapy and ongoing services for youth, adults, and families.
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CONNECT
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Partnerships with schools, law enforcement, and community organizations.
THIS SEASON AT CYS
Back-to-School Resources
Helping families start the school year strong with practical resources on stress, communication, substance use, confidence, and more.
OUR PURPOSE
Why California Youth Services Exists
Every young person deserves the opportunity to get through difficult moments with the right support, guidance, and tools.
Our purpose is to reach youth and families early, through prevention, intervention, therapy, and support that can make a lasting difference.
Watch our video to learn why this work matters and what drives CYS every day.
FOLLOW ALONG
Stay Connected with CYS
Follow us on Instagram for the latest from CYS, helpful resources, program updates, community partnerships, events, and more.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Why This Work Matters.
Behind our work are young lives lost too soon. Their stories remind us why prevention, early intervention, therapy, and support matter and why reaching a young person at the right time can make all the difference.
We remember them. We honor them. And we carry their stories forward in the hope that other families will be spared such a loss.
Shannon
Kevin
Alissa
BE PART OF WHAT COMES NEXT.
Every act of support helps strengthen our community.
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GIVE
Help make services accessible to more youth and families.
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REFERRAL PARTNERS
Connect youth and families with CYS services and collaborate with us.
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CORPORATE SPONSORS
Support CYS through sponsorships and workplace giving.
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INTERN & VOLUNTEER
Share your time and skills to make a difference in young lives.