Youth Eastside Services (YES) has moved to a new location in Redmond at 15600 Redmond Way, Suite 102. YES specializes in helping youth and their families overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, anger and trauma. Substance abuse assessments and treatment are also a key part of YES services.

“If you know a youth in distress, there really isn’t a better place to get help than YES. We specialize in helping youth and supporting families, giving thousands of kids each year the confidence to thrive and become productive members in the community,” said YES Executive Director Patti Skelton-McGougan.

Redmond Mayor John Marchione noted that YES has been a part of Redmond for a long time and partners with the city to provide counselors in schools as well as at the Old Firehouse Teen Center.

At the ribbon-cutting event held on Nov. 21, YES Board of Trustees President Jennifer Ivan said the new location was part of YES’s efforts to open its doors wider by making services easier to access. She noted the agency accepts insurance, as well as Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) and offers sliding scale fees, thanks to the support of donors.

Those present to celebrate the new location and cut the ribbon included Brad Smith, executive vice president and general counsel for Microsoft, who acknowledged Microsoft’s long-time support of YES and the benefits of having the resources YES offers for those who work and live in the area.

King County Council member Jane Hague noted the new location offers more space to accommodate the increased needs of youth in the community and is easy to reach from Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish and Bellevue.

The new location, under the clinical direction of Megan Kennedy, will offer the evidence-based best practice treatments YES has long been known for. She also said that parents who have concerns about their children and need support were welcome to visit with a therapist for advice and coaching.

To make an appointment in the new Redmond office, call (425) 869-6036.