Youth Health Associates

What Youth Health Associates does

Youth Health Associates (YHA) is a private, Utah-headquartered provider of residential treatment services for male youth ages 12-18 with sexual misconduct issues. Founded in 1999 by Brian Garlock, LCSW, YHA operates a network of home-centered, approximately 16-bed residential facilities staffed 24/7, delivering a curriculum anchored in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-specific sensory interventions, behavioral and level systems, and individualized therapy for co-occurring conditions such as DDMR, Asperger's, and Autism. The platform is organized into a front-door intake and assessment facility (Bridges Academy) that classifies youth by nationally-recognized risk-assessment tools and routes them to one of six specialized homes (Eagle Academy, Manti RTC, Lakeside RTC, Stepping Stones, Cedar Valley Ranch, Provo RTC) segmented by age band (12-16 vs. 15-18) and risk profile (moderate vs. high). Treatment programs run 10-18 months followed by aftercare, and YHA reports more than 2,000 graduates since inception.

The business model is service-based and largely government-funded: YHA is paid through contracts with state agencies, juvenile justice systems, courts, and social services, with supplemental reimbursement from insurance and family payments. GTM is referral-led rather than consumer-direct — juvenile justice agencies, courts, and families route candidates to Bridges Academy for assessment and placement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. YHA has expanded beyond Utah via Glenn Heights Academy in Texas (yhatexas.com), an affiliated operation, and maintains a strategic mutual partnership with the nonprofit No More Victims, which funds Trauma-Focused Therapy for youth victims of sexual abuse and provides a complementary referral channel. Leadership is a professionalized C-suite (CEO Danny Eriksson, CFO Matthew J. Layton, CSO Alema Key) alongside founder Brian Garlock, with senior directors across clinical, QA, admissions, HR, and regional operations.

Name

Youth Health Associates

Legal name

Youth Health Associates

Website

https://yhaservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Youth Health Associates is a private Utah-based provider of residential treatment services for male youth ages 12-18 with sexual misconduct issues, operating seven specialized facilities and a Texas site funded primarily through state agency and juvenile justice referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Mental Health Treatment

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Juvenile residential treatment
• Sexual misconduct treatment
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Trauma-focused therapy
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bountiful

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Services: YHA operates as a 24-hour intensive community-based residential treatment program providing therapeutic services to male youth ages 12-18 with sexual misconduct issues. Revenue is generated through government contracts, state/federal funding programs, and likely insurance reimbursement for residential mental health treatment services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Youth Health Associates provides 24-hour intensive community-based residential treatment for male youth ages 12-18 with sexual misconduct issues, delivered through seven home-centered facilities (Eagle Academy, Manti RTC, Lakeside RTC, Stepping Stones, Cedar Valley Ranch, Provo RTC, and Bridges Academy) plus Glenn Heights Academy in Texas. The clinical program combines cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-specific interventions, individual/family/group therapy, on-site schooling, psychiatric medication management, and 6-18 months of aftercare services.

Product overview

Youth Health Associates operates a multi-facility residential treatment platform consisting of seven distinct residential treatment centers across Utah serving male youth ages 12-18 with sexual misconduct issues. The portfolio includes Eagle Academy (high-risk males 16-18), Manti RTC (moderate-risk 16-18), Lakeside RTC (high-risk 12-16), Stepping Stones (high-risk 13-15), Cedar Valley Ranch (moderate-risk 16-18), Provo RTC (moderate-risk 12-16), and Bridges Academy (intake/assessment). All facilities operate under a unified Clinical Services umbrella offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused treatment, family/individual/group therapy, psychiatric medication management, and 12-18 month treatment programs with 6-12 months of aftercare services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth Health Associates: Full organization name for clinical services provider serving juveniles with sexual misconduct
• YHA
• No More Victims

Products and services

• Eagle Academy Home-centered, therapeutic residential treatment environment serving higher-risk male youth ages 15-18 who have engaged in sexual misconduct. Features include Saint Bernard therapy dogs, basketball court, and fishing pond, with 12-18 month treatment programs.
• Manti RTC Cognitive behavioral, offense-specific residential treatment home serving male adolescent youths ages 15-18 presenting as moderate risk. Features eight single rooms, equestrian and dog therapy, with 10-12 month graduation timeline.
• Stepping Stones Nurturing, trauma-focused setting providing individualized therapy for higher-risk males ages 12-16, with hands-on, experiential approach, 8,000 sq. foot gym access, fishing ponds, and 12-18 month treatment programs.
• Lakeside RTC Recreation-focused, therapeutic home serving higher-risk males ages 12-16 with trauma-focused treatment, recreational therapy, daily living skills training, and highly structured academic programming.
• Cedar Valley Ranch Trauma-focused therapeutic ranch on 40 country acres serving moderate-risk males ages 15-18 with ropes course, farm animals, sex-specific treatment for DDMR, Asperger's, and Autistic Disorder, and 12-month graduation programs.
• Provo RTC Trauma-focused therapeutic home in Orem, UT serving moderate-risk males ages 12-16 with emphasis on recreation, community service, and sex-specific treatment for DDMR, Aspergers, and Autistic Disorder, with 10-12 month graduation timeline.
• Bridges Academy Intake observation and therapeutic assessment home serving as the first step in YHA treatment, providing comprehensive assessments to tailor placement recommendations for youth ages 12-18 to appropriate YHA facilities based on age and risk factors.
• Clinical Services Comprehensive 24-hour intensive community-based residential treatment program providing maximum non-secure supervision, intensive clinical intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-specific treatment, individual/family/group therapy, psychiatric services, and medication management for juvenile males with sexual misconduct issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 youth graduated from the program since 1999
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• No More VictimscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo More Victims is a nonprofit charity partner of YHA that funds Trauma-Focused Therapy for youth victims of sexual abuse so they can heal and go onto live healthy lives. The organizations work together to provide a comprehensive continuum of care, with YHA treating youth who have committed sexual offenses while No More Victims supports the victims of sexual abuse. YHA refers clients to No More Victims and the organizations collaborate on awareness and client referrals through www.nomorevictims.us.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Youth Villages: Provides residential and community-based services for children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues, including specialized intervention programs. Comparable clinical intensity and referral-driven intake for at-risk adolescents.
• Rite of Passage: Provides residential, therapeutic, and educational programs for at-risk youth, including juvenile justice populations, across multiple states. Directly comparable as a residential youth treatment platform serving court- and agency-referred adolescents with similar length-of-stay and clinical models.
• Sequel Youth & Family Services: Operates a national network of residential treatment programs for at-risk and justice-involved youth, including specialized behavioral health programs. Closely comparable to YHA in operating model (multi-state residential facilities, government-referred youth, behaviorally focused treatment).
• Three Springs: Operates residential treatment programs for adolescents with behavioral and mental health needs, including specialized programming for at-risk youth. Comparable residential platform with similar referral-driven intake, clinical intensity, and length-of-stay characteristics.
• Southwest Key Programs: Operates residential and community-based programs serving youth in state custody, including those with significant behavioral and trauma-related needs. Comparable government-contract-funded residential treatment model for vulnerable adolescent populations.
• Youth Opportunity Investments: Manages a portfolio of residential and behavioral health programs for justice-involved and at-risk youth, formed from legacy Eckerd Youth Alternatives assets. Comparable multi-state residential operator serving government-referred juvenile populations.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating a national network of residential and community-based behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, including those with significant behavioral needs. Overlaps with YHA's residential treatment and trauma-informed care approach but at broader scale and scope.
• Pacific Clinics: Large behavioral health nonprofit operating residential, outpatient, and community-based mental health programs across California and Texas. Overlaps with YHA in mental health and trauma-informed treatment for youth but at broader geographic and population scale.
• KidsPeace: National nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health services, and educational programs for children and adolescents facing behavioral and mental health challenges. Comparable in residential treatment model and government/agency referral base, though with broader population scope.

Regional players

• North Star Behavioral Health: Operates acute and residential behavioral health facilities in Alaska serving youth and adolescents with significant mental health needs. Comparable residential behavioral health model for youth in a geographically distinct market with limited overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-health-assoc-cedar-ranch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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