Building children's futures since 1883

Programs & Services

Ryther Child Center is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children (COA).

Early Childhood and Family Services Includes intensive therapeutic day care for children ages 3 - 6 who have been traumatized or who have severe behavioral problems and individual, family and group outpatient counseling services for 3 - 18 year olds and their families.
Intensive Therapeutic Residential Treatment For children ages 6 - 12: A) who have been physically and sexually abused and/or B) are undergoing major life crises and transitions and C) boys 14 and younger who need assistance making positive, healthy choices for their lives after being involved with the juvenile justice system.
Inpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment For young people from 12 - 17 who have become addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and are seeking to return to a clean and sober lifestyle. The treatment also includes a transitional living program for the more mature teens through SAFECO’s Safe House.
Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment For chemically addicted young people between 12 and 20 who can benefit from on-going counseling, educational programs and support and who do not require inpatient treatment along with nicotine cessation programs and anger management groups.
Outpatient Child and Family Counseling So that parents and children can benefit from the experience and expertise of the Ryther staff in helping with all phases of family life and issues.
Group Care Enhancement Through which chemical dependency specialists from Ryther serve as consultants to other youth-serving agencies in our region to assess and counsel their young clients in relation to drug and alcohol addiction and related issues.
Life Skills Program for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities To assist teens with learning disabilities to lead more productive lives and to maximize their potential for themselves and to help them be more self-sufficient.
Consulting Services Ryther Child Center provides consultation and staff training services in the following areas:
  • Nonprofit management and administration
  • Fund raising
  • Board development
  • Volunteer management
  • Staff Training and Education

For information on specific consultation services and fees, please contact: Sonia Mathias, Program Director for Admissions and Outpatient Services at (206) 517-0234

Funding for programs and services is provided through city, state and federal resources, as well as United Way, client fees, grants and donations.

For additional information about Ryther's programs and services, please contact: Sonia Mathias, Program Director for Admissions and Outpatient Services at (206) 517-0234.

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Ryther Child Center
2400 NE 95th Street, Seattle, WA 98115-2499
Phone: 206/525-5050 Fax: 206/525-9795
email: rythercc@ryther.org

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