Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County

Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County Social Service Agency committed
to serving youth and families. Funded by Monroe County Government

If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance from our staff, please call Youth Services at 812-349-2507. The mission of the Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County is to support youth and families through advocacy, education, collaboration, and fostering community connections. The Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County envisions a thriving community, rooted in compassion, rich in opportunity, where youth and families are empowered and resilient.

06/12/2026

In small ways, in large ways, and importantly, in community, we have the capacity to shape what surrounds us. This can be in the way we build relationships, the way we approach organizational challenges, or in the way we build capacity to influence decisions that impact our lives. With that in mind, we are very excited to share that the theme for the 2026 Monroe County Childhood Conditions Summit is ‘Shaping what Surrounds Us’, and that the application for proposals is now LIVE!

Please submit your proposal by Monday June 8th at 8 am, and reach out to us at [email protected] if you'd like to brainstorm a session idea!
https://tinyurl.com/2026-MC3RFP

🌈 Loved Loudly means helping create spaces where youth feel safe, respected, and accepted.Whether it’s at home, school, ...
06/12/2026

🌈 Loved Loudly means helping create spaces where youth feel safe, respected, and accepted.

Whether it’s at home, school, in programs, or throughout the community, young people thrive when they know they belong.

📊The CDC reports that LGBTQ+ youth experience higher rates of bullying and lower levels of school connectedness than their peers. Which is why affirming adults and inclusive environments matter so much.

Small actions can create powerful change:
❤ Respect names and pronouns
🧡 Interrupt bullying when you see it
💛 Speak up against discrimination
💚 Help young people feel seen and valued

At YSB, we believe every young person deserves spaces where they can safely and authentically be themselves. 🏳️‍🌈

🌈 Loved Loudly means showing up for young people even while you’re still learning.Parents and caregivers, it’s okay if y...
06/08/2026

🌈 Loved Loudly means showing up for young people even while you’re still learning.

Parents and caregivers, it’s okay if you don’t have every answer right away.

You do not have to know every term or fully understand every identity immediately to support your child well. What matters most is approaching conversations with openness, care, and a willingness to listen. ❤💛🧡💚💙

📊In fact, The Trevor Project found that 88% of LGBTQ+ youth said one of the best ways adults can support them is simply by trusting them to know who they are.

You don’t have to be perfect to be supportive.
Listening, learning, and loving your child through the process matters more than getting everything “right.” 🏳️‍🌈

🌈Loved Loudly means: creating a home where young people feel safe being themselves.🌈 Sometimes support looks simple. It ...
06/05/2026

🌈Loved Loudly means: creating a home where young people feel safe being themselves.🌈

Sometimes support looks simple. It can sound like:
💬 “I’m listening.”
💬 “I love you.”
💬 “You don’t have to figure everything out alone.”

For LGBTQ+ youth, family acceptance is deeply connected to mental health and overall well-being.
📊The CDC reports that positive family environments and parental support are linked to healthier outcomes and reduced emotional distress among LGBTQ+ teens.

Young people do not need perfection from the adults in their lives.
They need consistency, compassion, and a safe place to land. ❤️🧡💛💚💙

🏳️‍🌈 This PRIDE Month, let’s remind youth they never have to hide who they are to be worthy of love.

Get ready to kick off summer with a day of BIG trucks, BIG machines, and BIG fun! 🚒🚛🚜Touch A Truck is bringing the commu...
06/02/2026

Get ready to kick off summer with a day of BIG trucks, BIG machines, and BIG fun! 🚒🚛🚜

Touch A Truck is bringing the community together for a hands-on experience where children can climb inside, explore, and interact with the vehicles that help build and support our world every day;including fire trucks, utility vehicles, semis, buses, and more! 🚨🚚🚓

Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County/Safe Place is proud to support this event and to be providing coloring books, crayons, and Safe Place color-changing pencils for children attending. Thank you as well to Cane’s, IMI, Smithville, and State Farm, (our co-sponsors) for helping make this exciting community event possible! 🖍✏

💫The day will begin with a sensory-friendly hour from 10 AM – 11 AM with no flashing lights or loud noises to help create a welcoming environment for all families.💫

🚸Designed for children ages 1–10
💲Admission is $1 per participant
🌧 Rain date: Thursday, June 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM

➡More info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EB2CbkKX7/

🌈 PRIDE Month is about more than celebration, it’s about belonging.At Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County, we believe...
06/01/2026

🌈 PRIDE Month is about more than celebration, it’s about belonging.

At Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, heard, and loved exactly as they are. 💖

This month, we’re launching our 📣Loved Loudly📣 campaign to share ways families and communities can support LGBTQ+ youth and young people who may still be exploring who they are.

And that support truly matters.
📊According to The Trevor Project’s 2024 National Survey, LGBTQ+ youth who reported living in accepting communities attempted su***de at less than half the rate of those in unaccepting communities.

One accepting adult. One safe conversation. One supportive space. Those things can change a young person’s life. 💞

📲Follow along throughout June for resources, education, and ways we can all help create safer spaces for youth in our community.❤️🧡💛💚💙

Mental health matters. Every day, not just in May 💚At Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County, we’re proud to offer progr...
05/31/2026

Mental health matters. Every day, not just in May 💚

At Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County, we’re proud to offer programs that support youth and families through challenges, growth, and healing. And we were thrilled to be able to focus on those programs this month!

From parenting workshops, to trauma-informed care, to counseling and school partnerships, our work is rooted in one goal:
👉 Helping young people feel supported, understood, and empowered.

📊 According to the World Health Organization, mental health conditions account for a significant portion of the global burden of disease among adolescents.

You’re not alone, and support is here. 💚

📞 Learn more, or reach out to connect with our services at 812-349-2507.

Barriers to mental health care are real...but they shouldn’t be.YSB is committed to removing obstacles by offering:✔ Fre...
05/29/2026

Barriers to mental health care are real...but they shouldn’t be.

YSB is committed to removing obstacles by offering:
✔ Free services
✔ Accessible programming
✔ Community-based support

Because cost, stigma, and lack of access shouldn’t determine who gets help. 💚

📊 The Mental Health America reports that over 60% of youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment.

We’re here to make sure more youth and families face less barriers and are able to address their mental health concerns with full freedom. 💚

The earlier we support mental health, the better the outcomes. 💚At YSB, many of our programs focus on early intervention...
05/26/2026

The earlier we support mental health, the better the outcomes. 💚

At YSB, many of our programs focus on early intervention: identifying challenges and providing support before they become crises.

From counseling to family support to school-based interventions, we’re helping youth build skills that last a lifetime.

📊 The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.

Early support isn’t optional. It’s essential. 💚

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