Coordinated Support Through Public Systems
Children, teens, adults, and families may need behavioral or mental health services coordinated through state programs, public agencies, courts, caseworkers, or other authorized referral sources. Quality Youth Services provides services for eligible referrals in Ogden, Logan, and Pleasant Grove when the requested service falls within QYS’s current contracts and scope.
State Contracted Services in Ogden, Logan & Pleasant Grove
Children, teens, adults and families involved with public agencies may need mental health or behavioral services that are coordinated through a state contract, caseworker, juvenile justice professional, court or other authorized referral source.
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These services can involve additional requirements beyond a typical private therapy appointment.
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Quality Youth Services provides State Contracted Services for eligible referrals in Ogden, Logan and Pleasant Grove, working with public systems, agencies and professionals to provide appropriate mental health, behavioral and youth services when the requested service falls within QYS’s current contracts and scope.
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Our Harrisville office is located just minutes from Ogden, with additional QYS locations in Logan and Pleasant Grove.
What Are State Contracted Services?
State Contracted Services are programs or mental health services provided under an agreement with a state agency or other public entity.
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These arrangements may involve:
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Specific eligibility criteria
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Authorized referrals
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Contracted service types
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Documentation requirements
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Reporting requirements
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Funding rules
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Provider qualifications
The exact process varies by agency and program.
Who May Be Referred for State Contracted Services?
Depending on current contracts and eligibility, referrals may involve:
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Children
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Teenagers
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Young adults
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Families
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Foster youth
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Youth in Proctor Care
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Juvenile justice-involved youth
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Court-involved clients
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Individuals receiving state-supported behavioral health services
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Not every client qualifies for every contracted service.
Which Agencies May Be Involved?
QYS may work with referrals connected to public systems such as:
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Child welfare
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Juvenile justice
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Courts
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State case management
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Other authorized public programs
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Specific agency names, current contracts and referral pathways should always be confirmed directly.
Does QYS Work With DCFS?
Quality Youth Services works with youth and families involved with state systems and agency referrals.
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Referrals involving DCFS may include services related to:
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Foster care
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Family support
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Mental health treatment
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Assessments
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Behavioral services
Current contract status, eligibility and authorization requirements should be confirmed with QYS.
Does QYS Work With DJJYS?
QYS has experience working with youth involved with juvenile justice services.
Depending on the referral, services may involve:
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Teen Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Mental Health Assessments
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Sexual Behavior Assessments
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Proctor Care
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Other behavioral or treatment services
The exact referral requirements should be provided by the authorized juvenile justice professional.
Why Do State Referrals Have Different Requirements?
Publicly funded or contracted services often have rules designed to ensure that:
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The client is eligible
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The correct provider is used
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The authorized service is provided
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Funding requirements are met
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Documentation is completed
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Treatment goals match the referral
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That means a state-referred client may need additional authorization before treatment begins.
Do I Need a Formal Referral?
Possibly.
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Some state-contracted services may require:
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Caseworker referral
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DJJYS referral
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DCFS authorization
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Court order
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Probation referral
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Contract authorization
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Other agency approval
Do not assume that calling QYS directly is enough to activate a state-funded service.
Can Families Contact QYS Directly?
Yes.
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Parents, caregivers and clients can contact QYS to ask questions.
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However, if the requested service is funded through a state contract, QYS may need authorization from the appropriate agency before services can begin.
What Information Should a Caseworker Provide?
Referring professionals should provide information such as:
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Client name
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Age
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Referral reason
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Requested service
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Authorization information
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Court order if applicable
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Treatment goals
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Reporting requirements
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Relevant records
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Contact information
Clear referral information helps prevent delays.
What Services May Be Part of State Contracted Care?
Depending on QYS’s current contracts, needs and authorization, services may include:
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Mental health therapy
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Family Therapy
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Teen Therapy
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Child Therapy
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Mental Health Assessments
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Behavioral services
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Foster Care
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Proctor Care
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Juvenile Justice Services
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Transition to Adult Living
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Specialized services
Not every service is necessarily funded or authorized under every contract.
State Contracted Child Therapy
Children involved with public agencies may benefit from Child Therapy when they struggle with:
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Anxiety
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Behavioral problems
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Trauma
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Family conflict
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Depression
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Adjustment
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School problems
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The service must match the authorized referral.
​State Contracted Teen Therapy
Teen Therapy may be appropriate for youth dealing with:
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Juvenile justice involvement
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Foster care transitions
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Family conflict
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Behavioral problems
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Trauma
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Anger
The frequency and reporting requirements may depend on the referral.
Family Therapy and State Referrals
Family relationships are often important in state-involved cases.
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Family Therapy may help address:
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Parent-child communication
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Parent-teen conflict
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Boundaries
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Reunification-related concerns
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Family stress
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Relationship patterns
Family participation depends on the case plan and authorization.
State Contracted Mental Health Assessments
Some referrals require a Mental Health Assessment.
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The assessment may consider:
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Current symptoms
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Emotional functioning
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Behavioral concerns
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Mental health history
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Family circumstances
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Treatment needs
The referral should clearly state what information the agency needs.
Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments
A Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment may be appropriate when concerns are more complex or several areas of functioning need to be reviewed.
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However, comprehensive mental health assessment should not automatically be described as:
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Psychological testing
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Forensic evaluation
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Psychiatric evaluation
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Neuropsychological evaluation
If the agency requires one of these specific services, QYS should confirm whether it can provide it.
Sexual Behavior Assessments
Some state or juvenile justice referrals involve concerns about sexual behavior.
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QYS provides Sexual Behavior Assessments.
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These may consider:
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Behavioral patterns
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Context
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Contributing factors
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Treatment needs
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Family factors
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Appropriate next steps
A Sexual Behavior Assessment is not automatically the same as a forensic, psychosexual or formal recidivism-risk evaluation.
Problematic Sexual Behavior and State Referrals
QYS works with concerns involving Problematic Sexual Behavior (NOJOS).
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Youth should be treated in a developmentally appropriate and non-shaming way.
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Services may focus on:
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Behavior change
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Healthy boundaries
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Accountability
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Family support
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Treatment needs
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Safety
The exact service should match the agency referral.
State Contracted Foster Care Services
QYS provides Foster Care services for eligible youth and families.
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Foster care referrals may involve:
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Placement
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Caregiver coordination
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Mental health services
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Behavioral needs
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Case planning
Specific placement authority and eligibility depend on the applicable agency and contract.
State Contracted Services in Ogden — Harrisville Area
Quality Youth Services serves the greater Ogden area through our Harrisville office, located just minutes from Ogden.
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Agencies, caseworkers and families searching for:
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State contracted services Ogden
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State youth services Ogden
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DCFS mental health services Ogden
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Juvenile justice services Ogden
can contact QYS regarding current contracts, authorization and service availability.
​State Contracted Services in Logan
Our Logan location serves individuals and families throughout Logan and surrounding Cache Valley communities.
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Referring professionals should contact QYS regarding current contracted services and availability in Logan.
State Contracted Services in Pleasant Grove
Our Pleasant Grove location serves clients throughout Pleasant Grove and surrounding Utah County communities.
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Contact QYS regarding current state-referred programs and contracted service availability in the Pleasant Grove area.
STATE CONTRACTED SERVICES FAQs
What are State Contracted Services?
State Contracted Services are mental health, behavioral or youth services provided under agreements with state agencies or other public entities.
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Does QYS provide State Contracted Services?
Yes. QYS works with state and agency referrals, although current contracts, eligibility and service availability vary.
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Does QYS work with DCFS?
QYS works with youth and families involved with state systems. Current DCFS-related contracts and referral requirements should be confirmed directly.
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Does QYS work with DJJYS?
QYS has experience working with youth involved with juvenile justice systems. Current DJJYS referral and contract requirements should be confirmed.
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Do I need a state referral?
Some contracted services require formal authorization from an agency, caseworker, court or other public program.
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Can a parent call QYS directly?
Yes. Families can contact QYS, although agency authorization may still be needed before a state-funded service begins.
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Can caseworkers refer clients directly?
Yes. Caseworkers and authorized professionals can contact QYS with the requested service, referral information and authorization.
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Does QYS provide therapy for state-referred youth?
Yes, when appropriate and authorized. Services may include Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Family Therapy and other mental health services.
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Does QYS provide Mental Health Assessments for state referrals?
Yes. QYS provides Mental Health Assessments and Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments when appropriate to the referral.
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Does QYS provide Sexual Behavior Assessments?
Yes. QYS provides Sexual Behavior Assessments for appropriate referrals.
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Does QYS provide Foster Care through state contracts?
QYS provides Foster Care services for eligible youth. Specific placement and contract requirements should be confirmed.
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Does QYS provide Proctor Care?
Yes. QYS provides Proctor Care for eligible youth who may need a more structured family-based placement.
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Does QYS provide Juvenile Justice Services?
Yes. QYS has experience providing services for youth involved with juvenile justice systems.
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Does QYS provide Transition to Adult Living services?
Yes. QYS offers Transition to Adult Living services for eligible youth and young adults.
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Does a state referral guarantee payment?
No. Funding depends on eligibility, authorization, contract and service requirements.
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Does QYS accept Medicaid for state-referred clients?
Coverage and billing depend on the specific service and referral arrangement. Contact QYS regarding the individual case.
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Are state-contracted services confidential?
Confidentiality applies, but information sharing may be affected by releases, court orders, agency requirements, safety concerns and mandatory reporting.
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Does QYS provide State Contracted Services near Ogden?
QYS serves the greater Ogden area through its Harrisville office, located just minutes from Ogden.
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Does QYS provide State Contracted Services in Logan?
Contact QYS’s Logan location regarding current state-contracted service availability and referrals.
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Does QYS provide State Contracted Services in Pleasant Grove?
Contact QYS regarding current state-referred and contracted services in the Pleasant Grove area.
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How does an agency make a referral?
Contact Quality Youth Services and provide the requested service, authorization, referral information and any relevant court or agency documentation.