UCAN strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment. UCAN’s promise is to advocate for and provide opportunities that change lives through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion. Founded 150 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, UCAN has a long history of creating safe and caring spaces for youth, adults and families to grow.

UCAN’s Counseling and Youth Development Services provide outpatient therapy to people who have experienced trauma. Working with youth, adults and families in a variety of settings, UCAN’s culturally diverse counselors and youth development specialists help clients address such complex issues as abuse, neglect, behavioral problems, and loss. Our core services include family separation/disruption, family/community violence, and sexual abuse. We create individualized treatment plans to meet clients’ needs.