What Elevate Youth Services does

Elevate Youth Services is a Vermont-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1974 (originally as Washington County Youth Service Bureau) and headquartered in Barre, Vermont, with approximately 20 staff across operations, finance, marketing, program management, counseling, and case management. The organization delivers a coordinated continuum of youth services — Individual & Family Counseling, substance use prevention and treatment (Healthy Youth Program), the Basement Teen Center drop-in space, the Homeless Youth Housing Program (HOP Houses, master-lease apartments, YHDP vouchers), the DCF-licensed Elevate House residential program, Youth Development services for youth with foster care experience, Youth In Transition statewide support, the VCRHYP statewide coalition of 14 member agencies, and the Country Roads emergency shelter — serving youth ages 12-24 across Washington County and statewide.

Its underlying technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website (elevateyouthvt.org), a central intake phone line, email referrals, and standard community-based service delivery rather than a proprietary platform. The organization's competitive differentiator is its "Community of Care" relational model — a network of relationships, safety, healing, and opportunity designed so youth are not lost when a single program shifts — rather than any technology or process IP.

The revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix: government grants and contracts (primarily Vermont Department for Children and Families and Vermont Department of Mental Health, with specific grants such as the $21,500 2025-26 Vermont Afterschool Youth Center Grant), individual donations (one-time and monthly recurring), insurance reimbursement including Medicaid for counseling services, and sliding-scale fees where applicable, with most services provided at no cost. The go-to-market motion is community-led: youth are reached through a 24/7 central intake line, school and community-partner referrals, crisis response, and direct outreach through drop-in spaces rather than paid marketing channels.

Name

Elevate Youth Services

Legal name

Elevate Youth Services

Website

https://elevateyouthvt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elevate Youth Services is a Vermont-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a Community of Care continuum of counseling, housing, residential, substance use, and youth development programs for at-risk youth ages 12-24 across Washington County and statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Youth social services
• Homeless youth housing
• Youth counseling therapy
• Substance use treatment
• Community nonprofit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary revenue from government contracts with Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Vermont Department of Mental Health, and other state/federal programs. Includes grants like the 2025-26 Vermont Afterschool Youth Center Grant ($21,500).
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth services. EIN: 03-0262162. Accepts one-time and monthly donation options.
3. Insurance Reimbursement: Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans for counseling services.
4. Sliding Scale Fees: Many services provided free of charge; sliding-scale fee system ensures no one is turned away for inability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elevate Youth Services is a Vermont-based nonprofit that delivers a coordinated continuum of free or low-cost programs for adolescents and young adults (ages 12-24). Its core offerings include counseling and crisis response, substance use education and outpatient treatment, drop-in teen services, emergency shelter and transitional housing for youth experiencing homelessness, DCF-licensed residential care, foster-care transition support, and statewide coalition leadership for runaway and homeless youth services across Vermont.

Product overview

Elevate Youth Services operates as a multi-program nonprofit offering a coordinated continuum of youth services in Washington County and statewide Vermont. The organization provides nine core programs: Individual & Family Counseling (ages 12-23) offering crisis response and family preservation; the Healthy Youth Program (ages 12-25) providing substance use prevention and treatment; the Basement Teen Center as a drop-in space for teens (ages 12-17); Homeless Youth Housing and Transitional Living Programs including master-lease apartments, HOP Houses, and YHDP vouchers for youth ages 18-24; Elevate House, a DCF-licensed residential program for ages 16-19; the Youth Development Program for foster care youth (ages 14-23); Youth In Transition (ages 16-21) for statewide transition support; the VT Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs (VCRHYP) as a statewide coalition of 14 agencies; and Country Roads for emergency runaway youth shelter. These programs are coordinated through a Community of Care model that emphasizes relationship-based, trauma-informed support across housing, counseling, education, employment, and youth development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual & Family Counseling Counseling services for youth ages 12-23 and their families, providing crisis response, family preservation services, assessment and case planning, access to health care, and case management to support well-being, education, employment, and stable living environments.
• Healthy Youth Program Substance use education, prevention, intervention, and treatment program for youth ages 12-25, offering drug and alcohol screening, early intervention, outpatient treatment including individual and group counseling, aftercare services, and referrals to intensive treatment.
• Basement Teen Center Free drop-in space for youth ages 12-17 located at the basement of Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, offering a substance-free, adult-supervised environment for social connection, creative expression, leadership opportunities, and youth-led programming including workshops, D&D sessions, and Teen Council activities.
• Homeless Youth Housing / Transitional Living Program Housing and independent living program helping homeless or at-risk youth achieve stable housing through master-lease apartments, YHDP housing vouchers, and HOP Houses (8-bedroom residences in Montpelier and Plainfield serving ages 18-24), combined with case management for education, employment, health services, and skill building.
• Elevate House DCF Licensed Residential Program serving youth ages 16-19 who cannot stay with families and lack foster placement, offering 24/7 care for up to 5 residents, life skills development, employment readiness, mental health support, and a path toward independence. Now licensed to accept youth of any gender including non-binary and transgender youth.
• Youth Development Program (YDP) Services for youth ages 14-23 with foster care experience, providing life skills assessment, training and coaching, mental health and substance use counseling referrals, education planning, vocational support, kinship network assistance, and housing support to help transition from state custody to self-sufficiency. Delivered both in Washington County and statewide through DCF subcontracts across 12 districts.
• Youth In Transition (YIT) Statewide program serving youth ages 16-21 transitioning into adulthood, providing personalized goal setting, care navigation, mental health and substance use referrals, educational planning, vocational guidance, and assistance with housing to build a responsive network supporting transition and resilience.
• VT Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs (VCRHYP) Statewide coalition of 14 member agencies providing resources, leadership, and administrative support to local programs serving runaway and homeless youth ages 12-24 throughout Vermont, advocating for homeless youth needs and providing emergency shelter, housing, and independent living supports. Became a formal statewide program of Elevate Youth Services in 2025.
• Country Roads Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter program for runaway youth ages 12-17 experiencing family conflict, providing immediate shelter through trained volunteer shelter parents (placements from one night to two weeks) as a low-barrier alternative to institutional care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 500+ youth annually across Washington County and beyond
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and minor.

• VCRHYP Member AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner14 member agencies across Vermont serving runaway and homeless youth ages 12-24. Elevate Youth Services provides statewide administration, resources, leadership, and technical support to local VCRHYP programs. Together, partner agencies advocate for the needs of homeless youth.
• Kellogg-Hubbard LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to house the Basement Teen Center in the basement of the library in downtown Montpelier. Provides free, welcoming drop-in space for youth ages 12-17.
• Goddard CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Campus partnership hosting two youth shelters (16 beds) on Goddard College grounds for young adults ages 18-24. Residents have access to job training, education planning, mental health counseling, and creative community.
• Vermont AfterschoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant provider awarding $21,500 for Youth Center programming. Vermont Afterschool funds creation and expansion of designated community spaces for Vermont's middle- and high-school-aged youth.
• Green Mountain United WayimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership on Working Family Stability and Bridging the Benefits Cliff. Partnership through Green Mountain United Way's Working Bridges program offering practical tools, policy insight, and support for families.
• ORCA MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting Basement Teen Center programming and community media initiatives.
• Vermont HumanitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting literacy and humanities programming at the Basement Teen Center.
• Cardboard Teck InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting creative and maker programming at the Basement Teen Center.
• Mosaic VermontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for inclusive, shame-free sex education workshops at the Basement Teen Center, covering sexual and reproductive health with focus on protection options.
• Aldrich Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly D&D sessions hosted at Aldrich Public Library in Barre, bringing tabletop gaming to teens of all experience levels.
• National Life GroupimportantGTM or Marketing PartnerBeneficiary of National Life Peace of Mind Fund through Do Good Fest, a family-friendly benefit concert supporting youth mental health organizations.
• Vermont Lake MonstersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecipient of 50/50 raffle proceeds from Vermont Lake Monsters baseball games, supporting youth programs.
• SafeArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with youth artist mentor Jasper Wilder for collaborative mural creation at Montpelier Art Walk.
• Looking Glass Esthetics StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing makeup skills workshops with special focus on gender-affirming tips at the Basement Teen Center.
• Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCF licensing agreement for Elevate House residential program serving youth ages 16-19. DCF subcontracts with agencies across 12 districts for Youth Development Program services statewide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound services for youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Closely comparable to Elevate's homeless youth housing, HOP Houses, and Elevate House residential programs, though at far greater scale.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit offering shelter, transitional housing, counseling, education, and workforce programs for youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness. Direct model overlap with Elevate's Community of Care continuum.
• National Network for Youth (NN4Y): National advocacy and capacity-building network for organizations serving youth experiencing homelessness and exploitation. Comparable to Elevate in its VCRHYP coalition-building role for runaway and homeless youth programs.
• Youth Villages: National nonprofit providing residential, behavioral health, and transition-to-adulthood services for at-risk youth and families. Closely mirrors Elevate's mix of counseling, residential programming, and Youth In Transition services.
• National Safe Place: National network providing immediate safety and ongoing support for runaway and homeless youth through partner sites. Highly comparable to Elevate's Country Roads emergency runaway shelter and VCRHYP coalition function.
• A Way Home America: National initiative working to end youth homelessness through coalitions, federal advocacy, and community partnerships. Comparable to Elevate in its coalition leadership role through VCRHYP.
• SCO Family of Services: New York-based nonprofit providing foster care, residential, and youth development services including programs for homeless and at-risk youth. Comparable mix of residential, transition, and counseling services.
• The Night Ministry: Chicago-based nonprofit providing housing, health, and outreach services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Direct service model parallel to Elevate's housing and case management continuum.

Regional players

• HomeBase (Massachusetts): New England-based nonprofit serving young adults experiencing homelessness with shelter, housing, and case management. Operates in a different geography but with directly analogous service model to Elevate's HOP Houses.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization providing after-school programming, mentoring, and teen services. Overlaps with Elevate's Basement Teen Center and youth development offerings, though operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elevateyouthvt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-county-youth-service-bureau-boys-girls-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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