Welcome to Southwest Youth and Family Services, Inc.!
At Southwest Youth & Family Services, Inc. (SWYFS) we offer youth prevention programs in school, after school, and throughout the summer; an outpatient mental health, substance abuse, and compulsive gambling treatment program, which includes drug court; a batterers' intervention program, and a residential program for DHS referred youth.
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SWYFS is a Designated Youth Service Agency, an Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Certified Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Provider, and the only agency in Grady and Caddo County with an Oklahoma Attorney General Certified Batterer’s Intervention Program. SWYFS also continues to be one of two of the state’s only residential intensive treatment service programs for children in state custody.
Angelina (Ann) Merenda O’Bar Trust Beneficiary
Southwest Youth & Family Services, Inc. is a beneficiary of the Angelina (Ann) Merenda O’Bar Trust. Jess and Ann O’Bar’s only son “Jay” died in a tragic accident as a young boy. Prior to his death Ann worked alongside her husband in the insurance business, but after his death she dedicated her life to early childhood and youth development. Ann O’Bar was a founding member of Youth Services of Grady County. Cumulatively, she served on the Board for more that 30 years and served in various capacities from Secretary to President. Ann’s passion was children and families. While her physical presence and passion will be missed, Ann left a legacy with Southwest Youth and Family Services through an incredibly generous gift. Her gift will ensure that the vital programs provided by Southwest Youth and Family Services continue for generations. While Ann was still living, we had the honor of naming our residential center “The Jesse ‘Jay’ O’Bar Memorial Building.” Through Ann’s greatest tragedy, she birthed an organization that would nurture children and families.