Generous support makes treatment possible

Paul is 8 years old and recently moved to Kirkland from another state.  His anxieties over the move and fitting in at a new school manifested in temper tantrums, crying and self loathing.  He was referred to a YES counselor who was able to intervene early thanks to the generous support that helps us meet the needs of kids when the family doesn't have insurance or the means to pay for care.  In Paul's case, while his dad has a job, the family can't quite afford the health insurance.  And they made just a little too much to qualify for state-subsidized insurance. 

Paul was having a difficult time making friends, was being bullied and had poor coping skills.  He was referred by his school to Jackie Bui, a counselor at YES' Kirkland Outreach Center.  After a few months of treatment, he developed coping skills, had better impulse control and was making friends.  Most importantly, he's happy and now likes school.

"If YES had not been able to help, Paul was headed for depression, social isolation and severe anxiety," says Jackie.  "Then we are dealing with an older child, now with much more severe problems and the potential to hurt himself or someone else.  Fortunately, he got the help he needed and is now a positive success story."

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