About Youth Advocate Programs – Bronx County – University Heights
Youth Advocate Programs in Bronx County, Bronx, New York, is one of many YAP programs located throughout the U.S. that offers community based alternatives to young adults and their families. One of those alternative treatment options is behavioral health to address mental health and substance use disorders. They contract with county mental health systems and other managed care organizations to provide fee for service and case rate Medicaid services to children and youth with mental health challenges.
They specialize in working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and youth who have experienced trauma. Their intensive outpatient programs and day treatment offer a comprehensive approach to treating addictions, eating disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions. The programs are available for voluntary treatment, or children and youth who have court ordered outpatient treatment. They are a non profit organization that accepts donations and will work with insurance providers.