Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. operates out of 1515 E Tropicana Ave suite 200 in Las Vegas and focuses on advocacy and mentoring for kids and teens who need extra support rather than general recreation. The organization serves ages 5 to 18, and its brackets are described in terms of elementary school, middle school, and high school rather than strict age ranges, alongside a general 5 to 18 grouping.

The program list is broad and support oriented: advocacy and mentoring, behavioral health and counseling, workforce development, education support, and parent and family support are all listed. Reentry services and crisis intervention are also part of what YAP offers, which points toward work with youth and families navigating difficult circumstances rather than a typical after-school activity. Recreational and pro-social activities are included too, giving participants a lower-pressure way to engage alongside the more structured services.

YAP is marked as special needs friendly, and the listing details a substantial set of accommodations, including disability services, support for intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral therapy and ABA, mental health counseling, emotional and behavioral support, special education support, learning disability support, and inclusive programs generally. That combination makes this organization a reasonable first call for a family whose child needs both advocacy-style support and disability-related accommodations in one place.

Office hours run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the office is closed on both Saturday and Sunday. YAP operates year-round rather than on a school-year or seasonal calendar. Because the services here are individualized rather than a standard class schedule, the best next step for a family is a phone call to describe their child's specific situation and ask what services would apply.

For more information or to start that conversation, call (702) 631-9275, or visit the Youth Advocate Programs website for background on the organization's approach.