Northeast Youth & Family Services - NYFS

09/05/2026

Carrying anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma is exhausting — let us help lighten the load. NYFS offers trauma-informed individual therapy for adults, with providers who take the time to understand your story and build a plan around what you actually need.Whether you’re managing PTSD, working through anxious or depressive symptoms, or just feeling stuck, our team can help you find steadier ground.

We’re here when you’re ready. Call 651-486-3808 or visit https://nyfs.org/start/appointment/ to get matched with a therapist.

We accept most insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale.

08/30/2026

Understanding what’s really going on is the first step toward the right support. NYFS offers comprehensive psychological evaluations for children ages 3–17, providing diagnostic clarity around autism, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.
Our trauma-informed evaluations are designed to help families better understand a child’s strengths and needs. We listen with care, value your insight, and provide clear, compassionate guidance.
We’ve also expanded evaluations to adults — available to current NYFS clients and caregivers of current youth clients — with a focus on diagnostic clarification for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Take the first step today. Visit nyfs.org/start/appointment or call 651-486-3808. We accept most insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale.

08/29/2026

A special Thank You to CrowBar Distillery!

As we prepare to celebrate 50 years of transforming lives, we're excited to recognize CrowBar Distillery in St. Paul for generously donating a private tasting experience with their owner for our 50th Anniversary Celebration.

We're proud to partner with a local, woman-owned business that is helping make this milestone event even more memorable. Community partners like CrowBar play an important role in bringing people together as we honor five decades of impact and look ahead to the future. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/crowbar_hammstown/

Don't forget to Save the Date for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
📍 The Lowlands

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08/25/2026

Is your child struggling with big feelings, behavior changes, or a hard transition? Kids don’t always have the words to explain what they’re going through — and they don’t need them. At NYFS, our therapists use play and art therapy to meet children where they are, helping them process emotions, build coping skills, and feel understood, one session at a time.
We work with kids and their caregivers to strengthen connection, build emotional resilience, and help families navigate challenges together — because healing happens in relationships.Ready to get your family the support it deserves?
To get started, visit https://nyfs.org/start/appointment/ or call 651-486-3808. We accept most insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale.

NYFS is a nonprofit mental health and community services agency serving the northeastern suburbs. We serve people at all ages and stages of life through affordable mental health counseling and youth diversion programming.

08/22/2026

🎉 Save the Date for Our 50th Anniversary Celebration!

For five decades, we've had the privilege of transforming lives and strengthening our community. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we invite you to join us for a cocktail party honoring 50 years of impact, recognizing those who have been part of our journey, and looking ahead to the future together.

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
📍 The Lowlands

Stay tuned for more details.

08/20/2026

📚 Back-to-school success is about more than supplies, schedules, and grades.

As the new school year begins, many youth and families are adjusting to new routines, expectations, and opportunities. This helpful article from Psychology Today highlights how creating time for connection, encouragement, and fun can help children build confidence and feel supported throughout the year.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, family member, or trusted adult, small actions like listening, offering encouragement, and celebrating effort can make a lasting impact.

Read more here:

Learn 5 important tips for mastering the back-to-school transition.

08/18/2026

We're Hiring! 📣 Development and Communications Specialist
NYFS is looking for a creative, mission-driven storyteller to join our team as our full-time Development and Communications Specialist!

In this role, you'll:
📝 Shape our voice through newsletters, email campaigns, blogs, and social media
🤝 Build relationships with donors and community partners
🎉 Help plan and coordinate fundraising events like our annual Leadership Luncheon
💡 Bring impact stories to life across every platform

🔗 Learn more and see all open positions: https://nyfs.org/about/careers/

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08/16/2026

Hear from Carl Luepker, NYFS Mental Health Therapist, on his NYFS “Y” and what drives his work:

“The work at NYFS can't help but transform you. As a pre-licensed, middle-aged male clinician, I was at a point of reset and open to change. NYFS left a lasting imprint on me through trauma-responsive care, Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), and excellent supervision.

Child-Centered Play Therapy is harder than it might look because we aren't ‘playing with’ children unless we're directed to do so. In CCPT, children find agency in a space where they are free to be themselves, set the agenda, and discover that there are no bad parts of who they are. There is nothing quite like the environment NYFS provides through its CCPT model and play therapy rooms.

When I'm fully engaged in a CCPT session, I'm reminded that every little one has more to teach me about how the brain works than all the psychoeducation I have to offer. As parents, you might be astonished by the genuineness of your children. It's a scarce but sacred commodity. As clinicians, we hold hope that this authenticity helps generate a stronger sense of self.”

08/14/2026

NYFS will be at the Mounds View Festival in the Park on Saturday, August 22, and we can't wait to celebrate with our community!

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating community spirit with family, friends, and neighbors. Be sure to stop by our booth, say hello, meet our team, and enjoy all the festivities.

Learn more here:

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08/13/2026

NYFS only exists because of the people we serve. Yesterday, we were thrilled to celebrate our clients and families at our Client Appreciation Party. 🎉

We filled the evening with face painting, a giant bouncy house, sweet treats from Sweet Fruci's Frozen Delights, and a water-bucket drop that was a crowd favorite — our small way of saying thank you for 50 years of trust.

You’re the reason we get to do this work, and we’re grateful for every individual who lets us walk alongside them. 💛