Treatment Programs

The referral process begins with initial inquiries regarding program services and bed availability made by the legal guardian, probation officer, or behavioral health network representative. Inquiries will receive a rapid response, which will generally be followed by the scheduling of a no-cost assessment. Internal discussions amongst agency personnel will then occur to assist in making a final determination regarding program acceptance.

Following a determination of acceptance, an intake appointment will be scheduled for the youth’s admission to Youth Development Institute. In the case that a bed within the appropriate program is not available at the time of acceptance, the youth will be added to our internal waiting list until an admission can be scheduled.

Mental Health and Substance Use Block Grant Services

Federal Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG) funding may help eligible individuals who are uninsured access behavioral health or substance use treatment services. MHBG funding may be available for eligible children with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). SUBG funding may be available for eligible individuals with a substance use disorder.

For questions about YDI programs, eligibility, referrals, or available funding options, contact the YDI Admissions Department Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at (602) 256-5300 or referrals@ydi.org.

For current Federal Block Grant eligibility and program information, please review Mercy Care’s Mental Health Block Grant and Substance Use Block Grant resources.

Links to Add

• Link “Mental Health Block Grant” to Mercy Care’s current MHBG page. Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) | Mercy Care
• Link “Substance Use Block Grant” to Mercy Care’s current SUBG page. Substance Use Block Grant (SABG) | Mercy Care
• Do not copy detailed eligibility lists or priority populations onto YDI’s site. Linking to Mercy Care allows the detailed requirements to remain current when Mercy Care updates them.