Services Available to all Students & Families

Open Monday - Friday

Year Around

7:30-3:00 (or by appointment)

Staff

Laura Shelton

Coordinator

270-522-6075

laura.shelton@trigg.kyschools.us

Julie Wadlington

Program Assistant

270-522-6075

julie.wadlington@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 Screenings & Assistance (See Lion's Club info below)
Medical & Dental Assistance
Information on Community Resources
Health and Wellness Programs

Career Exploration & Development

Educational Support
Reality Store (7th 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

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 & Cessation
Red Ribbon Week Activities

Mental Health Services

If you are interested in mental health counseling services for your student, please contact the Guidance Counselor at your student's school or the Horizon Youth Services Center. 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)

Need Assistance?

The Youth Services Center offers information about local organizations that support families with various needs, including food, hygiene products, vision and dental care, utility assistance, and more. For additional details, please contact the YSC at 270-522-6075.

Big Smiles In-School Dental Care

Coming back to Trigg County April 13 - 21st

Do you have trouble finding a dentist who takes your insurance? Is it a hassle to make appointments outside of school hours or to travel outside the county for dental services? If so, your middle or high school student can receive in-school dental services, such as an exam, cleaning, x-rays, sealants, and/or fillings here at school every six months. Just complete a permission form (availableable at the front office) or sign up online at www.myschooldentist.com. Medicaid and Private Insurance accepted. Grants also available for students with no insurance.

If you have any questions, please contact the YSC at 270-522-6075.

THE BARN TEEN CLOTHING CLOSET

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 3:00-5:00pm when school is in session.

If you need a different day/time, contact the YSC.

Horizon Youth Services Center Advisory Council Meetings

November 11, 2025

January 13, 2026

March 10, 2026

May 12, 2026

YSC Advisory Council meetings take place at 10:00am. You can attend in person in the YSC office or virtually through Google Meets. Meetings are open for anyone to attend. For the meeting link, email Laura Shelton at laura.shelton@trigg.kyschools.us or call her at 270-522-6075.

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