Community Coalition Program/Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement Program raises awareness and implements strategies to educate and mobilize to change public policy and improve the quality of life.
No Excuses-Courts for Sports Program provides financial assistance for all individual youth activities of their choice. Kids Should be kept busy and lack of resources should never be an excuse to go without.
What is Teen Court?
YDI-Valencia Teen Court Program is an alternative court where teens are judges and sentenced by a teen jury. All teen court cases are heard at Thirteenth Judicial District Court house 1835 New Mexico 314 Los Lunas, NM 87031 the first Thursday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teen attorneys facilitate court and also prosecute and defend the misdemeanor cases.
Teen Court does not determine guilt or innocence; Teen Court is for sentencing only. A teen must accept complete responsibility for their offense (s) to be heard in Teen Court.
Teen Court is a way for eligible teens to keep their record clean. If a teen successfully completes his/her sentence the charges and fines are dismissed.
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TOGETHER (FACT) A Family Support and Development Program
Offering the following services:
Parenting Workshops: Based on Positive Parenting Program
Individual Family Support
Parent Leadership Training and Support
Ask for Cyndi or Shannon
505-352-3479 or 505-352-3480
505-352-3474
428 Los Lentes Road SE
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Every Thursday 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Snacks Provided
YDI-VIDA Child and Adult Care Food Program ensures that providers serve nutritious meals to children and/or disabled adults in Valencia, Bernalillo and Socorro counties.
Court Appointed Special Advocate Program trains community volunteers, appointed by a judge to represent the best interest of a child in court. CASAs provides hope for a brighter future for our children.
The Low Cost Car Seat Program in partnership with Safer New Mexico is designed to provide education and access to low cost car seats to families in need.
Teen Outreach Program is aimed at reducing teen pregnancy by educating middle school students and raising community awareness.
Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws Program focuses on reducing underage drinking in collaboration with law enforcement.
Medicaid Enrollment Program is designed to enroll children and their families in Medicaid and SCHIP in Valencia.
For Pregnant Women , Children, Families and Individuals
YDI Valencia and First Choice Offer a range of opportunities to get your children on Health Insurance. New Mexico Medicaid provides coverage for Children ages 0-19. You can also apply for Family JUL Insurance, pregnancy related services and prenatal care or Family Planning Services available to women with children or child baring age. Also there is the State Coverage Insurance for individuals ages 19 to 64. Medicare Individuals may qualify to get help paying for Part A and/or Part B premiums.
All services are based on household size and income.
Para Ninos Mujeres Embarazadas , Familias y Individuales
YDI Valencia y First Choice ofrece varias oportunidades para obtener cobertura de salud para sus hijos. Medicaid de Nuevo Mexico ofrece cobertura a ninos de 0-19 anos. (No importa el estado legal del padre para aplicar para sus hijos en Medicaid )
Tambien puede aplicar para servicios para familias de bajos ingresos, o para mujeres embarazadas, cuidado prenatal y servicios de planeo familiar para mujeres con ninos o mayores de 19 anos. Para individuales de edades de 19 a 64 esta la aseguranza del estado. Individuales con aseguranza Medicare pueden calificar para pagar los premios de la aseguranza.
Estos servicios son disponibles dependiendo la cantidad de miembros en su hogar y sus ingresos.

Diana Lopez
MA, LPCC
Vice-President
Prevention, Intervention, & Treatment Division
Over 26 years of direct service and senior management experience in non-profit organizations ranging in scope from start-up to $5.2M per year supervising programs, and providing comprehensive social service and mental health care for children, youth, and families.
For more Program Information contact:
An initiative funded by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, "Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!" Provides community-based initiatives and activities designed to promote health and wellness among individuals. The primary goal of the program is to address fitness and healthy weight by utilizing local resources in the community such as cultural centers, parks and local soccer/sports teams to emphasize the importance of physical activity, supporting the family and community building.
Provides clinical assessment and group therapy for children, youth, adults, and families.
For more information call 505-212-7369
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
The Alamosa Outreach Program is located within the City of Albuquerque's Alamosa Multi-Purpose Center located on Albuquerque's West Side. The program provides a variety of services including case management and structured recreational programs to deter youth from involvement in gangs, vandalism and serious crimes.
Amistad Crisis Shelter is a short-term (14-30 days) program that provides residential services to youth, ages 12-17. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and also offers a 24-hour hotline. It offers the following services: crisis intervention, assessment, counseling/therapy, recreational activities, life and social skills training, case management, educational/vocational assistance, job training skills and referral assistance.
Amistad's primary focus is to reunite youth with their families. In cases where reunification is not possible, alternative placement is secured, such as foster care, residential treatment, group home, independent living or placement with other family members. Aftercare services are also available once youth discharge from the program. The program has a 16 bed capacity.
Address: 1706 Centro Familiar SW, Albuquerque NM 87105
For more information please call: 505-877-0371
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
Casa Hermosa is an 18-month transitional living program for youth aged 16-21 that are runaway, homeless or aging out of state custody (foster care, institutional care). Casa Hermosa operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year in a staff-supervised apartment setting. The program offers the following services: crisis intervention, assessment, counseling/therapy, recreational activities, life and social skills training, case management, educational/vocational assistance, job training skills and referral assistance.
For more information call 505-212-7470
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
The Sandoval County Day Reporting Center provides services to juveniles in need of an alternative to detention, a sanction for probation/parole technical violations, graduated sanction placement for probation/parole and Drug Court clients, as well as, placement for Drug Court community services and an alternative placement for suspended or expelled students. Services are available for youth age 12-17. Youth involved with juvenile justice services must be court ordered and referred by their respective probation/parole officer. Sandoval County school entities are the referral source for suspended or expelled youth. Youth can participate in the program for a maximum of 30 days. The program can serve up to 20 youth per day. Program staff include a Certified Teacher and a Youth Care Worker.
For more information call 505-896-1310
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
The Family and Community Services Program provides comprehensive services to residents of the South Valley and the unincorporated part of Bernalillo County. It offers afterschool sports and recreation, tutoring, arts and crafts, family support services, referral services, gang and substance abuse prevention, community training and empowerment activities. The program also offers services for senior citizens such as a commodity foods program, transportation and recreational/leisure activites.
For more information call 505-212-7405
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
The Family Services program offers two sites (1710 Centro Familiar and 1820 San Pedro,Suite 7) that provide Clinical Services. Both sites also currently serve as Family Service Centers for their respective communities. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of referred clients and their families by a process of intake and assessment.
The Gang Intervention Program works specifically with individual gang members and youth at risk of being involved with a gang in Albuquerque neighborhoods. The program's goal is to stop the violence and keep YDl's communities safe. The program serves 350 youth annually and incorporates both prevention and intervention/diversion activities.
The Gang Intervention Program uses innovative approaches to help youth learn and experience positive alternatives. Services provided include case management, individual/family counseling with a licensed therapist, recreational activities and participation in community events. A key program activity is the Si Se Puede Leadership Program, an 8-week leadership series offered four (4) times a year for gang involved youth.
For more information call 505-212-7369
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
Juvenile Community Corrections provides pre-sentencing alternatives to children's courts in three counties for more than 300 adjudicated juveniles each year that might otherwise be institutionalized.
More information coming soon.
For more information call 505-352-3444
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
Neutral Corner provides supervised visitation and exchange services for families going through separation and/or divorce or couples impacted by domestic violence. With the help of a magnetic locking door system, YDI staff safely observe the transfer of children from one parent to another. This allows children a brief period of adjustment, the comfort of not witnessing combative situations, and the opportunity to greet each parent enthusiastically.
Project Achieve is a dropout prevention program for middle school students. The dropout prevention services include: classroom instruction in English, academic and career guidance, work experience, employability skills training, life skills education and post-secondary exploration. The services may include, but are not limited to, substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation, counseling and mentoring. The program also has a leadership development component that is designed to identify those at-risk students that have positive leadership potential. The intent is to develop that leadership through positive constructive activities.
For more information call 505-352-3408
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
Teatro Consejo (Theater of Counsel) is a performing arts program designed to serve at-risk youth from throughout Albuquerque, focusing on youth from the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. The primary goal of the program is to deliver prevention messages through a variety of venues that will impact on high risk behaviors.
The Family Therapy Project uses an effective, practical and problem focused model called Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT). This clinical intervention model has been proven to successfully reduce problem behaviors in children and adolescents while strengthening the family. The program works with children/youth age 6-17 and their families. Brief Strategic Family Therapy is delivered in 8-12 weekly sessions of 1 to 1 1/2 hours each session. The project has an 84% success rate with families.
For more information call 505-212-7405
Click here to fill out a referral form for YDI’s Behavioral Health Services. After you complete the form, you can either print and fax it to (505) 877-3533 or click on the "Submit" button at the top of the page to send the form directly to YDI.
Wise Men & Women Mentorship Program is a school-based, school-year program that helps children and youth, ages 6-14, build strong character, achieve positive self-esteem, and create solutions to their everyday problems with the help of a caring relationship with an adult volunteer mentor.
The Youth Reaching Youth (YRY) Street Outreach Program employs a Program Director, a Case Manager and two Youth Advocates that provide street outreach activities including: one-on-one interventions, information dissemination, meal sites, distribution of Life Paks (consisting of basic clothing, resource cards, non-perishable foods), crisis intervention, risk/harm reduction, skills training and assistance in accessing medical/dental care, transportation, counseling and residential services. The primary goal of the activities is to assist youth in establishing safer living conditions and in helping street youth stay physically, emotionally and mentally healthy as they work towards getting off the streets.

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