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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 Argus Learning for Living Program is a educational and workforce development program that works with high school drop outs between the ages of 16 and 18 to provide GED preparation, computer based instruction, social skills training, job skills and job readiness training, job acquisition assistance and job retention assistance. Outcomes include improved social skills, more prosocial attitudes and behavior, improved job skills and readiness, part-time summer employment, internships and increased educational attainment.

For questions on recruitment process for Argus, please contact Natalie Chavez at 352-3457.

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.

Provides workforce training, mentoring, and work experience opportunities to youth ages 14-21 interested in the construction or healthcare industries. Program provided throughout Central New Mexico.

For more information call 505-352-3466

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 GED program provides GED preparation and instruction for youth ages 16-24 that have dropped out of school. The program is also a workforce program and offers employment training to all students. The program assists students in obtaining gainful employment by completing their education and training for career-readiness. Each participant will need to qualify through HUD Income guidelines.

YDI is a state-certified and approved center for GED (General Education Development) testing. YDI administers GED Tests to youth and community members. Many youth and adults who did not complete a high school program continue to learn daily through a variety of life experiences. The GED Testing Program at YDI provides an opportunity for these educational skills and abilities to be evaluated and recognized. The GED test makes it possible for qualified individuals to earn a high school credential providing many opportunities. In New Mexico, students who pass the GED are provided with a New Mexico High School Diploma.