Youth Services' Reception is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
To reserve the Carmichael Room meeting space, please call 541-682-4700.

Mission Statement
Improving community safety and creating meaningful change for justice-involved youth, victims, and community through equitable and effective engagement.

Vision Statement
Positively impacting community safety.

Core Values
Accountability – Accepting and demonstrating responsibility while seeking improvement.
Collaborative - Partners working together to effectively inspire innovation and achieve shared goals.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Equitable opportunities achieved through recognizing the unique individualities present within our staff, youth, and community.
Integrity – Leading by example in maintaining consistency in
our actions and our communication.

Lane County Youth Services (YS) provides assessment, probation, training, counseling, and detention services for all youth, ages 12-17 years old, referred by local law enforcement because of criminal behavior. It is the branch of Lane County government responsible for services to youth accused of law violations or judged delinquent by the juvenile court. YS is funded from the Lane County general fund, along with some state and federal grant funding for new programs.

The Juvenile Court is an arm of the Oregon State Circuit Court system and is housed at the department. YS is staffed by groupworkers and counselors specializing in juvenile corrections. YS staff are county employees and are all experienced in working with youth. The department is organized into units: Administration, Detention and Custody, Food & Nutrition, Restorative Services, MLK Education Center, Phoenix Treatment, and Supervision.  Lane County Youth Services is located in the Juvenile Justice Center building on the John Serbu Campus.