Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Partner for Mental Health & Youth Development
Founded in 1975, Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services has been a cornerstone of mental health and social service provision in Worcester County. Our multidisciplinary team delivers comprehensive counseling, youth mentoring, family resource navigation, and community enrichment programs tailored to diverse age groups. With decades of collective expertise, we prioritize client-centered care, partnering with schools, medical professionals, and local agencies to address mental health challenges, financial hardship, and youth development. Our sliding fee scale and insurance acceptance ensure accessibility, while our 50-year legacy reflects our commitment to fostering resilience and wellness across the Eastern Shore community. 
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Youth Mentoring
Family Resource Navigation
Summer Camp Programs
Mental Health Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience serving Worcester County communities
- Our integrated services combine mental health counseling with financial resource navigation
- Sliding fee scale ensures accessibility for all income levels
- Comprehensive youth programs include free summer camps in Berlin
- Licensed clinicians collaborate with schools and healthcare providers
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Our licensed therapists provide individual, group, and family counseling for all ages facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Utilizing evidence-based practices, we create personalized treatment plans that emphasize strengths-based approaches and wellness promotion. Clients benefit from flexible scheduling options and specialized programs for children, adolescents, and seniors.
Youth Mentoring
Worcester Connects pairs students in grades 1-12 with trained volunteer mentors for academic and social support. Monthly one-on-one meetings and group activities focus on building self-esteem, improving school performance, and developing life skills. The program emphasizes positive role models and long-term relationship building through community engagement.
Family Resource Navigation
This program connects families facing financial hardship with critical resources including housing assistance, job training, and healthcare services. Navigators develop personalized sustainability plans while coordinating access to mental health therapy, substance abuse treatment, and educational support systems for long-term family stability.
Summer Camp Programs
The Berlin Youth Club offers free summer camps for children aged 6-12 featuring educational field trips, cultural activities, and wellness programs. Emphasizing character development and friendship building, our supervised activities promote creativity, physical health, and social skills development in a safe, structured environment.
Mental Health Workshops
We provide educational workshops on mental health awareness, parenting strategies, and coping skills development. These sessions address common concerns like stress management, child behavioral issues, and navigating life transitions through interactive learning experiences led by licensed professionals in community settings.
People
Jennifer Leggour
Executive Director
Dr. Leggour, a Berlin native with 25 years of clinical psychology experience, has led WYFCS since 2020. She oversees agency operations while maintaining clinical oversight, leveraging her deep understanding of local mental health needs to guide strategic direction.
Christine Felix
Worcester Navigation Director
Christine directs the resource navigation program connecting families to essential services. With psychology training and prior experience in family support programs, she coordinates access to financial assistance, healthcare, and educational resources for vulnerable populations.
Berkleigh Diaz
Worcester Connects Director
As program director, Berkleigh oversees youth mentorship initiatives. Her background in marketing and wellness programs informs her management of mentor recruitment, training, and client matching processes for students across Worcester County schools.
Leslie Dixon
Youth Programs Facilitator
Leslie manages the Berlin Youth Club and teen groups, organizing summer camps and after-school activities. Her early childhood education background and CPR certification ensure safe, developmentally appropriate programming for children aged 6-12.
Caryn Horn
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caryn Horn oversees clinical operations. With over a decade of experience, she provides supervision for counseling staff while maintaining a practice focused on family systems therapy and relationship dynamics.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for children?
We provide individual and group therapy for children as young as two through adolescents, including specialized programs for ADHD, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery.
Are services available for low-income families?
Yes, we offer sliding scale fees based on income and family size, ensuring accessibility for all community members regardless of financial situation.
How can I become a mentor?
Volunteers complete an application, background check, and online training. Mentors commit to meeting mentees twice monthly, with flexible scheduling around volunteer availability.
Do you accept health insurance?
We accept most private insurance plans, Maryland Health Partners/CHIPS, and provide free services when necessary to ensure all families receive needed support.
What youth programs are available in Berlin?
The Berlin Youth Club offers free summer camps and after-school programs focusing on educational enrichment, wellness activities, and social skill development.
How do you protect client confidentiality?
All sessions and records remain strictly confidential, with information only shared with written consent, except in cases of imminent safety concerns as required by law.
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