Prioritizing You: How to Manage Stress and Anxiety

Prioritizing You: How to Manage Stress and Anxiety

We may be nearing the end of the pandemic, but that does not mean the lingering mental health struggles of many of us have ended. Not by a long shot. This past year presented struggles for many individuals across the globe. Lost jobs, lost houses, and even the loss of...

A Pioneer.

I am Debra D. Singletary. I am a native New Mexican and first generation YDI participant and Chairperson of the Board of Directors.  My first encounter with YDI begin at the age of 12 when I met Mr. Rudy Chavez at a community center.  From there, I was invited to a...
PTSD Awareness Month  |  We Can Help

PTSD Awareness Month | We Can Help

June is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, gave a statement on the importance of this challenging and debilitating condition. View the Calendar PTSD is an...
How to Leave a Gang.

How to Leave a Gang.

Being a gang member in New Mexico and around the world can be a scary and dangerous endeavor. Members often realize that the reality is far different than the perception and want out. It is not uncommon that gang members have information that could compromise the...
We are Still Here for you.

We are Still Here for you.

Thanks for everything each of you has done to help keep us safe during this COVID-19 pandemic! Here at YDI, we have continued to provide services to those we serve through a modified service delivery model primarily delivered by staff working from home using...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

This month and throughout the year, Youth Development Inc. (YDI) encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making New Mexico a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to...
Are you struggling? We can help.

Are you struggling? We can help.

We hope this notice finds you safe and well during these times of the Covid-19 virus. We wanted to let you know that we are continuing to provide assistance to youth and families. Currently, we have openings at Casa Hermosa, our Transitional Living Program and our...
5 Things to do During Quarantine

5 Things to do During Quarantine

Like most of the YDI team, many of you are spending your days at home, only venturing out into the world for essential needs. If you aren’t proactive about staying busy, it might make you a little crazy. Here are 5 ways to help you beat the boredom of...