Graduate student counseling interns are also utilized through a cooperative arraignment with a local university, the California Polytechnic Institute. The emotional and psychological well being of all Cadets is the primary responsibility of the Grizzly Youth Academy Counseling Department. The following information is a synopsis of different Counseling Department services utilized with students. Anger Management Counseling Cadre, Counselors, and teachers refer students who display anger control problems to small groups to receive Anger Management Counseling. Either the Lead Counselor or Counselors facilitate groups.
Classes focus on student communication processes and are activity based to facilitate learning.
All female Cadets are offered the opportunity to participate in a women's group held on a once a week basis. Participation in the group is voluntary for female Cadets. The group explores issues such as Self-esteem, Relationships, Family and Friends, Culture and Values, Goals for the future, and other related topics. The School Psychologist, Counselors, and Grizzly Academy female staff facilitate the group. Narcotics Anonymous Grizzly Youth Academy hosts a youth Narcotics Anonymous meeting for all interested students.