Horizon Youth Services Center
Services Available to all Students & Families
Open Monday - Friday
Year Around
7:30-3:00 (or by appointment)
Staff
Laura Shelton
Coordinator
Trigg County High School
270-522-2200
laura.shelton@trigg.kyschools.us
Laura Miller
Program Assistant
Trigg County Middle School
270-522-2210
laura.miller@trigg.kyschools.us
Services Offered
The Horizon Youth Service Center strives to remove any barrier that may interfere with a student's learning. We want to create an environment in which students and families feel empowered and successful.
Health & Social Services
Assistance with clothing, food, and basic needs
School Supplies
In-School Dental Care (See Big Smiles info below)
Vision Assistance
Medical & Dental Assistance
Information on Community Resources
Health and Wellness Programs
Career Exploration & Development
Educational Support
Reality Store (7th Grade)
Youth Leadership (11th & 12th Grade)
Assistance with Post-Secondary Goals
Summer & Part-Time Job Development
(High School)
Information on possible job opportunities for students
Assistance with applications, resumes, preparing for job interviews, etc.
Job Fair
Assistance with financial aspects of Dual Credit
Family Crisis & Mental Health Counseling
Coordination of Mental Health Services
Resource materials on mental health related issues
Help with appointments, medication, etc.
Social emotional learning and other character programs
Assistance with School-Wide Positive Behavior Programs
Substance Abuse Education & Counseling
Coordination of Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Alcohol/Drug/Tobacco/Vaping Prevention
Red Ribbon Week Activities
Mental Health Services
If you are interested in mental health counseling services for your student, please contact the Guidance Counselor or the Youth Service Center at your student's school. Counseling services are available to all Trigg County students.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL OR TEXT:
Pennyroyal Mental Heath RESPOND 1-877-473-7766 (24 hrs a day/7 days a week)
Pennyroyal RESPOND Text Crisis Line: Text RESPOND to 839863 and a trained crisis counselor will assist you.
Cadiz Police Dept 270-522-8369, Trigg County Sheriff’s Dept 270-522-6014
Cumberland Hall Hospital, Hopkinsville KY, 270-886-1919
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (24 hrs a day/7 days a week)
Horizon Youth Services Center Advisory Council Meetings
September 19, 2023
November 7, 2023
January 9, 2024
March 5, 2024
May 7, 2024
YSC Advisory Council meetings take place at 10:00am in the YSC office at the high school or through Google Meets. Meetings are open for anyone to attend. For the meeting link, email or call Laura Shelton at laura.shelton@trigg.kyschools.us or 270-522-2200.
Big Smiles In-School Dental Care
Coming to Trigg County January 16-19th
If you would like for your middle or high school student to receive in-school dental services, such as an exam, cleaning, x-rays, sealants, fillings, etc., please pick up a form at the front office of the school or sign up online at www.myschooldentist.com.
If you have any questions, please contact the YSC at 270-522-2200.
THE BARN TEEN CLOTHING CLOSET
Partnership between the Horizon YSC and
The Way Christian Youth Center
Free to ALL Trigg County students in 6-12th grades!
Located in red/white building to the left of The Way
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30