Why Families Choose THS for Youth Mental Health
The mental health program helped my daughter a lot. It really helped her develop a new way of looking at the world and create a healthy new future.
It is so important to talk about things, and sometimes you don’t even realize you need to talk about things until you get in with your counselor, and you just start pouring out feelings. Your counselor helps you put things in perspective and helps you deal with the issues you’re facing.
I’m so glad this program was here for me. I was struggling with a lot of issues, and my counselor helped me work through them.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — you can request treatment directly without a referral. Call 1-833-278-HELP or fill out our Get Help form to get started.
Note for Opioid Use Treatment: Many THS locations also accept walk-in patients — you can come in today without an appointment.
We accept Medicaid/Apple Health and most private insurance plans, including Blue Cross, Premera, Kaiser, Aetna, and more. We also offer a sliding fee scale based on income for patients who are uninsured or need additional support. You can find more details on our dedicated insurance page, or call us to verify your specific coverage.
Note for Youth Mental Health: Aetna is not accepted for youth services specifically.
Every young person begins with an assessment so our team can understand their needs and recommend the right level of care — whether that’s individual counseling, a skills-based group, or a wraparound care approach.
We recognize that parent and caregiver involvement makes a real difference. We offer support and coaching for parents who are ready to participate, and we’ll work with your family to figure out what that looks like.
In Washington State, young people 13 and older can consent to outpatient mental health counseling on their own. If you’re a teen reaching out for yourself, we can talk through what that looks like and what (if anything) would involve your parents.
Yes — our Everett center offers a structured, skills-based group program that helps teens build coping skills over time, with the option to add individual or family therapy. Our Seattle center focuses on individual counseling, psychiatry, and wraparound support (WISe). During the assessment, we’ll help figure out which approach fits best.
That’s okay — a lot of young people we work with have had frustrating experiences elsewhere. We’ll start fresh with an assessment to understand what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what might help now.
