At Vibrant’s Adolescent Skills Centers, we prepare individuals ages 16-22 struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges to succeed in the workforce through comprehensive vocational training, supportive educational programs, and mental health support. By helping youth and young adults develop skills that will sustain them throughout adulthood, we prepare young people to find and retain employment, continue their development with training programs, and pursue secondary and higher education goals.
We have a proven track record of helping youth further their education and obtain competitive employment. Our dedicated staff of case managers, counselors, employment specialists, youth advocates, and teachers pride themselves on involving youth as full participants in their own career and educational planning. Participants receive individually tailored vocational plans that explore their interests, strengths, and job readiness. These plans include vocational skills development, labor market forecasts, individual job coaching, internship placement, and more.
What We Offer:
Two Different Tracks:
–GED Services– this track is for individuals seeking a GED.
–Vocational Services– this track is for individuals who have already obtained their HS/HSE diploma or are actively attending school.
Other Services Offered:
-Neurofeedback
-Mental health support
Who It’s For:
Young people ages 16-22 who have emotional and behavioral challenges that interfere with school or finding and keeping a job.
Please find our digital referral form here.
Location & Directions
Manhattan
YES Adolescent Skills Center
50 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 358-6861
4, 5 to Wall Street
2, 3 to Wall Street
Queens
Adolescent Skills Center
29-46 Northern Blvd, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (646) 738-5131
N,Q,7 to Queensborough Plaza
E, M, R to Queens Plaza
Bronx
Adolescent Skills Center
975 Kelly Street, Suite 302
Bronx, NY 10459
Phone: (718) 292-7880, Ext: 6141
Email: BronxASC@mhaofnyc.org
2, 5 to Intervale Avenue