About Youth Advocate Programs – Franklin County – Malone
Youth Advocate Programs is a counseling clinic located in Malone, NY. Youth Advocate Programs specializes in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse.
YAP has developed unique service delivery principles that guide our work with youth and families involved in the Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health and Education systems. Our staff, who reside in or near the neighborhoods they serve, work non-traditional, flexible hours and are accessible 24/7. Our demonstrated ability to recruit and energize indigenous resident leaders within neighborhoods is another unique element of our success.
YAP’s currently has programs in 23 states and the District of Columbia, and serves 25 major US cities as well as dozens of other urban, suburban and rural communities. We have also developed and supported community-based programs in Ireland, Scotland, Guatemala and Sierra Leone.