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Mental Health Counseling

For Children & Adolescents

Hope and Healing for Youth

Counseling and outreach services support children and teens (ages 18 and under) with therapy, family support, and crisis prevention—whether services are provided at our care locations or within schools and community settings. Our goal is to deliver care where it’s needed most with flexibility, compassion, and support.

What We Offer

Outpatient Counseling

Professional therapists provide individual, family, or group sessions at our Nova Center locations in Huntsville and Cullman. Whether a child is dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or relationship challenges, our counselors work with families to build coping skills and strengthen connection.

Outreach Counseling

When in-office sessions aren’t enough—or aren’t possible—our outreach team meets youth in their homes, schools, or community settings. These sessions are especially suited for more serious conditions or transitional phases, typically lasting 3–4 months, and always structured around a shared care plan.

Step-Down & Transition Care

As youth make progress, services can shift from intensive outreach to standard outpatient therapy. This gradual transition helps maintain stability, encourages independence, and ensures families continue receiving the right level of support at the right time.

Launch

(Youth Outreach Program)
For youth ages 16–24 who are out of school, our Launch Career Guidance and Assistance program is another outreach option, helping with education, employment, and life transition planning while engaging in therapeutic support.
Access to Care

(Register for Services)

For everything from mental health and substance use treatment programs to crisis stabilization and outreach services, WellStone makes it easy to find the right care at the right time. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. We accept most forms of insurance, including Medicaid, Tricare, and select Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama plans.

To connect with the care that’s right for you, call our Access to Care line:

Learn More About Nova Center for Youth & Families

Families who need additional support can find counseling, psychiatric care, and specialized programs through our Nova Center for Youth & Family. Together, these services create a continuum of care for children and youth of all ages.

Call 256-705-6365

1900 Golf Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35802