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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.

The Computer Clubhouse is designed to give youth ages six to eighteen (6-18) access to computer technology. Adult and peer mentors work with each individual to explore ideas, nurture their talent, and build self-esteem through the use of technology.

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.

YDI-Elev8’s full-service community school approach combines high quality educational and youth development practices and partnerships to assure young people are prepared to learn and succeed. Elev8 New Mexico supports five middle schools across three school districts. YDI-Elev8 NM’s focus is on increasing learning time, engaging families, strengthening community and school connections, and coordinating resources with three key components:

The Medicaid Enrollment Program enrolls eligible children in both Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Families receive assistance in the enrollment process to ensure that children receive appropriate health care. YDI enrolls over 200 children per month and during the enrollment process refers families to other social service and health care service providers.

For more information call 505-352-3463

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.

“Mi Voz: One Community, Many Voices”, is a YDI after-school program that involves middle school aged youth in all aspects of filmmaking. Subjects include: directing, scripting, acting and operating sound and video equipment. Through a series of lectures and hands on trainings, youth gain important developmental skills in problem solving, critical thinking and work ethic. Other benefits include: improving self-confidence, fostering creativity and teaching a means of expression.

The Stay-In-School program is a drop-out prevention program that operates during the school year only and serves students in high school ages 14-21.

Teen Outreach Program is aimed at reducing teen pregnancy by educating middle school students and raising community awareness.