To empower families and support young people through timely assessment, intervention, and access to culturally responsive, trauma-informed resources — creating a safer, healthier community for everyone.
How We Work
YouthLink follows the National Assessment Center Association (NAC) assessment framework:
Single Point of Access
A clear referral pathway for law enforcement and schools
Timely Assessments
Screening, case management, follow-up, and follow-through
Coordinated Support
Connection to services across behavioral health, basic needs, academic support
Safe Space for Youth
Partnership with shelters and trusted community providers
Shared Data & Accountability
One coordinated system, not a maze of separate silos
Proven Pathways
Multi-channel and cross-agency input in development of best system flows
When you come to YouthLink’s Youth Resource & Assessment Center, you’re not just getting an assessment — you’re connecting with a supportive team that’s here to guide you to the right help. We provide:
Clear, useful information to support informed decisions
Timely responses in moments of crisis
Connections to trusted community resources
Guidance in navigating systems like schools, courts, and agencies
Referrals to services that best fit each young person and family
“Assessment Centers are at the forefront of a national shift—one that prioritizes prevention over punishment, connection over control, and collaboration over silos.“
–Joshua Campbell | Board Chair of the National Assessment Center Association
