Adult Outpatient Services Includes...

Individual and group counseling and therapy, support groups, medication support services, crisis intervention and case management,  provided at the Yreka 804 S. Main St., Mt. Shasta and Etna Clinics.

1.) Mental and Behavioral Health assessment and counseling, with options designed to fit a wide variety of needs. We are a team of trained therapists with offices in Yreka, Mt. Shasta and Etna. We offer individual and group counseling services and provide referrals to our psychiatrists as needed for medication support and psychiatric evaluation. Our clinicians work with clients to develop a plan that fits their needs and goals. Services are confidential, professional and designed to help individuals learn successful attitudes and positive habits at home, at work, in educational settings and in our communities.

2.) Special Groups, scheduled at various times of the year, are designed to encourage self esteem and to provide professional and peer support for a variety of mental and behavioral health problems. Groups include support for clients and families who have debilitating or terminal illnesses to help them cope and plan. Groups also help individuals develop social and interpersonal skills.

3.) Crisis intervention and case management services include emergency assessment for hospital services and helping individuals, families and communities cope with events and stressful losses. We coordinate with other local service agencies to provide the best possible care for the adult population of Siskiyou County.

In case of after-hour crisis or emergency, please call the crisis line at 1-800-452-3669.

4.) Cultural Competency: County of Siskiyou Behavioral Health Services is committed to an ideal that honors the uniqueness of all cultures. Services are provided with respect for cultural value, traditions and differences -- whether of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference. Our goal is to foster partnership and inclusion that promotes mutual understanding and respect for diversity.

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Youth and Family Services Include...

Outpatient mental health assessment and counseling with options designed to fit a wide variety of needs. We are a team of trained therapists who provide full-time services at clinics in Yreka and Mt. Shasta as well as part-time services by pre-arranged appointment in Etna and Butte Valley (Dorris and Tulelake). This year we have school-based clinicians part or full-time in 10 school districts at a total of 14 school sites.

We offer individual, family and group counseling services and provide referrals to our child psychiatrist as needed. Our aim is to work with you to develop a plan tailored to fit your family’s needs and goals. Services are confidential, professional and designed to help children develop successful attitudes and positive habits at home, at school and in our communities.

We have recently initiated a program to screen, assess and coordinate services for county dependents (300 cases) as they enter foster care.

Crisis intervention and case management services, including providing emergency assessments for hospital services, helping schools and communities cope with stressful losses and events and coordinating with other local children’s services agencies to provide the best possible care for the youth of Siskiyou County.

"Outdoor Adventure" programs, scheduled at various times of the year, to encourage strong self esteem and to develop improved social and recreational skills.

"Helping Siskiyou County's youth reach their potential at home,
at school, and in our communities."

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services...

include individual and group counseling, drug diversion, EAP and relapse prevention classes and residential treatment placement. Services are provided in Yreka, Mt. Shasta, and Etna.

Please note that Medi-Cal does not cover Alcohol and Drug Abuse or Perinatal Services, but payment is based on a sliding scale dependent upon a client's ability to pay. Some special services require a separate fee.

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Next Step Chemical Dependency Program...

located in Montague, offering drug and alcohol treatment services and classes pertaining to addiction, recovery, and improved daily living to pregnant and parenting women in Siskiyou County.

Please note that Medi-Cal does not cover Alcohol and Drug Abuse or Perinatal Services, but payment is based on a sliding scale dependent upon a client's ability to pay. Some special services require a separate fee.

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Multi-Agency Prevention Services (MAPS)...

MAPS is a program designed to promote family unity and strengthen community support systems to maintain children and youth in their family homes. Behavioral Health Services, Human Services, Probation, Education, Public Health, and the Juvenile Court work together to provide a variety of services for the program.

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The California Network of Mental Health Clients plans a year full of activity, focusing on self-help, public policy, cultural competency, and client work opportunities. The activities are centered  both regionally and statewide, as mandated by the clients of the state in the reorganization plan. Contact C.N.M.H.C. for more information at: 1722 J Street Suite 324, Sacramento, CA 95814, Phone: 1-800-626-7447 or (916) 443-3232, Fax:(916) 443-4089.

County of Siskiyou Behavioral Health Services want to help you get the help you need. If you are not sure who to call, we can help you by referring you to a caring professional in our agency or another agency that helps people with your special problem.

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