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Part 1 · Intake

SAYF Assessment

A structured intake across the four SAYF domains — Self-Discovery, Awareness, Youth Identity Development, and Future Alignment. Rate each item from 0 to 3; domain and total risk scores calculate automatically as you go.

Client Profile
Rating key:0 = Not present1 = Mild2 = Moderate3 = High/Severe
SSelf-Discovery

Identity & History · Identity confusion, self-concept, trauma narrative.

Can the youth describe who they are beyond problems/substance use?
Do they have a coherent personal story?
Do they express identity confusion or fragmentation?
History of trauma, instability, or disrupted attachment?
Sense of self-worth?
Domain score0/15Stable identity foundation
AAwareness

Insight & Emotional Regulation · Insight into behavior, triggers, emotions.

Awareness of triggers?
Emotional identification (can they name feelings?)
Insight into consequences of behavior?
Impulsivity / reactivity?
Coping skill awareness?
Domain score0/15High awareness
YYouth Identity Development

Social + Belonging · Peer influence, identity shaping, environment.

Peer group influence (pro-social vs high-risk)
Sense of belonging
Exposure to risky environments
Role identity (leader, follower, disconnected)
Values alignment with behavior
Domain score0/15Healthy identity development
FFuture Alignment

Motivation & Direction · Purpose, goals, future orientation.

Has goals (school/work/life)?
Belief in future self?
Motivation for change?
Ability to plan steps forward?
Hopefulness level?
Domain score0/15Strong future orientation

Total SAYF Risk Score

0/20 items rated

0/60
Low risk / preventive support
  • 0–20 = Low risk / preventive support
  • 21–40 = Moderate intervention needed
  • 41–60 = High intensity / structured treatment required