General Info

The Ohio Department of Youth Services, also known as DYS, provides employment assistance, educational and mental health care services. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the department also offers technical assistance, psychological assessment and counseling services. It administers juvenile correctional health care programs that include medical assistance and supervision services. The Ohio Department of Youth Services provides advocacy, referral and notification services to crime victims. In addition, the department operates several correctional and rehabilitation facilities that offers substance abuse treatment and therapeutic services. The Ohio Department of Youth Services offers vocational rehabilitation and training-related services. The department operates through human resources, legal services, and finance and planning divisions.