Youth Advocate Programs - Behavioral Support Services

667 South River Street, Plains, PA 18705

Eligibility

Children ages 3 to 21; Must have a mental health diagnosis (i.e. Autism, ADHD, ODD, etc)

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm After-hours availability if scheduled

(570) 550-9677

Voice

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment or place a referral.

Fees

Call for more information.

Service area

Luzerne, PA

Description

Youth Advocate Program (YAP) offers a Behavioral Health Program that serves children and families in the home, school and the community. YAP offers a Behavioral Specialist Consultant, Mobile Therapist and/or Therapeutic Staff Support Services to work as a team with the family, school, other agencies, etc.

What's Here

Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support Social Skills Training

Providing organization

Youth Advocate Programs

YAP offers a full network of Behavioral Health Programs in the community. By offering a continuum of interventions, families have the opportunity to maintain consistency and fluency in their natural settings (school, home, community). Community based treatment provided within the home, school or community to assist in addressing behavioral and emotional needs for children from 2 years to 21 years of age. Services offered include individual and family therapy, behavior modification, social skills development, ecclectic skill building for children within the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services are funded through Medical Assistance.