Youth Advocates of Sitka

What Youth Advocates of Sitka does

Youth Advocates of Sitka, Inc. (YAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health agency founded in 1975 in Sitka, Alaska, originating from the Sitka Community Action Group's response to a juvenile-home need. The organization serves youth ages 5-21 experiencing mental health disorders and behavioral challenges and their families, operating a wrap-around service model that includes individual/group/family therapy, clinical services (psychiatric consultation, psychological testing, comprehensive behavioral health assessments), case management, residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, transitional living for homeless and at-risk youth ages 17-24, school and community-based mental health services, and afterschool programming including the Sitka's Cloud Teen Center.

YAS delivers clinical services through evidence-based modalities (Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing), the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) model, and the Positive Peer Culture model inside its Hanson House at Coastal Haven Level II residential treatment program (10 beds, youth ages 10-18). Distribution occurs via in-person services at 805 Lincoln Street, Sitka; telehealth statewide across Alaska; school-based clinicians in all Sitka School District schools; residential placements; and therapeutic foster families. CARF International accreditation and Alaska Department of Health & Social Services Community Care licensing underpin regulatory standing.

Commercially, YAS operates as a reimbursement-driven nonprofit: Medicaid (with Denali KidCare as the primary plan) is the primary payer, supplemented by private insurance billing, charitable contributions via the Pick-Click-Give program and PayPal, foster parent stipends, and a small fee-for-service line ($25 employment finger printing). The organization reports serving 120 youth and families per year, achieving a 72% improvement-in-mental-health outcome among program completers, and sustaining operations for 50 years. No parent company, equity sponsorship, or M&A activity is disclosed; funding rounds are not publicly reported.

Name

Youth Advocates of Sitka

Legal name

Youth Advocates of Sitka, Inc.

Website

https://sitkayouth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Youth Advocates of Sitka is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1975 in Sitka, Alaska, delivering wrap-around mental and behavioral health services — therapy, residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, transitional living, and school-based services — to roughly 120 youth and families per year across Alaska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAJABAI

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJALAG

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth mental health services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Therapeutic foster care
• Residential treatment facility
• Case management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sitka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid and Denali KidCare Billing: The organization requires all youth to have an active Medicaid account and bills Medicaid for services provided. They accept Denali KidCare as their primary Medicaid plan.
2. Private Insurance Billing: The organization also bills private insurance for services rendered to youth who have private coverage.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501c(3) non-profit organization, Youth Advocates of Sitka accepts donations from the public. They participate in Pick-Click-Give program and accept PayPal donations.
4. Foster Parent Stipends: Therapeutic foster parents receive a weekly stipend to assist with the costs of care for youth in their program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Youth Advocates of Sitka is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit mental health agency that delivers comprehensive wraparound mental and behavioral health services to youth ages 5-21 and their families across Alaska. Core offerings include Individual, Group, and Family Therapy; Clinical Services (assessment, psychiatric consultation, psychological testing, case management); Hanson House at Coastal Haven Level II residential treatment for up to 10 youth ages 10-18; Therapeutic Foster Care; a Transitional Living Program for homeless/at-risk youth ages 17-24; and School & Community Based Services including the Sitka's Cloud Teen Center and an Afterschool Skills Development program.

Product overview

Youth Advocates of Sitka is a community-based nonprofit mental health agency offering a comprehensive wraparound service model rather than a single unified product. The organization provides multiple interconnected programs including Individual, Group & Family Therapy; Clinical Services; Case Management; Referral Services; Residential Treatment at Hanson House at Coastal Haven; Therapeutic Foster Care; Transitional Living for ages 17-24; School & Community Based Services including the Sitka's Cloud Teen Center and Afterschool Skills Development; and employment services. These services work together to provide holistic mental and behavioral health support for youth ages 5-21 and their families across Alaska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hanson House at Coastal Haven: Level II residential treatment facility serving youth ages 10-18
• Sitka's Cloud

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% improvement in Mental Health in youth who leave programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEARHC (SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional healthcare consortium providing health services in Southeast Alaska. YAS collaborates with SEARHC for coordinated client care.
• Sitka CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mental health and counseling service provider in Sitka. Partnership for coordinated behavioral health services.
• Alaska Department of Health & Social Services (DHSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing licensing oversight for community care services and supporting youth in state custody.
• State of AlaskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner providing regulatory oversight and support for youth services programs.
• SAIL (Sitka Alaska Independent Living)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization supporting independent living. Partnership supports transitional living program services.
• Sitka Against Family Violence (SAFV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization addressing family violence. Partnership provides referral pathways and coordinated services for affected youth.
• The Ride (Sitka)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal transportation service. Partnership supports transportation needs for youth in programs.
• City of SitkacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting community programs and services for youth and families.
• Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal government partner. YAS acknowledges working and living on L'ngit Aani and maintains partnership for Alaska Native cultural competency in service delivery.
• Sitka School District (SSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district. YAS provides school-based mental health services at all Sitka schools through the Community Mental Health program and afterschool programming.
• Denali KidCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlaska's Medicaid program for children and youth. Primary insurance partner that funds services for youth in YAS programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Southcentral Foundation: Alaska Native health and social services organization providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, and community services. Comparable as a tribal community-based provider in Alaska delivering wraparound youth and family support services with similar cultural competency focus.
• Catholic Social Services Alaska: Alaska statewide nonprofit operating behavioral health, refugee services, and family support programs. Comparable as a community-based 501c(3) offering outpatient counseling, case management, and youth services across multiple Alaska communities.
• Cook Inlet Tribal Council: Alaska Native nonprofit providing behavioral health, education, workforce, and family services across Southcentral Alaska. Comparable as a tribal-affiliated social services nonprofit offering youth mental health, wraparound, and residential programming with similar CARF-style regulatory framework.
• Volunteers of America Alaska: Alaska affiliate of national Volunteers of America network providing behavioral health, housing, and youth services statewide. Comparable as a multi-service nonprofit delivering youth residential, transitional living, and community mental health programs with similar funding mix.

Others

• SEARHC (SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium): Sitka-based tribal health consortium and YAS partner providing regional healthcare including behavioral health. Comparable as a Southeast Alaska health ecosystem partner delivering overlapping clinical services with shared referral pathways, though YAS is a strategic partner rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• JAMHI Health & Wellness: Community mental health provider based in Juneau, Alaska offering outpatient behavioral health, case management, and supportive housing. Directly comparable as a Southeast Alaska community-based behavioral health nonprofit serving similar populations with similar Medicaid-funded service mix.
• Family Centered Services of Alaska: Wasilla-based nonprofit providing outpatient behavioral health, residential services for at-risk youth, therapeutic foster care, and early intervention programs across Alaska. Directly comparable service mix and target population (emotionally/behaviorally challenged youth and families) with similar Medicaid dependency.
• Alaska Behavioral Health: Alaska's largest community behavioral health provider headquartered in Anchorage, offering mental health, substance use, and crisis services across the state. Comparable as a Medicaid-billing, CARF-accredited nonprofit operating outpatient and residential behavioral health programs for youth and adults.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-advocates-of-sitka-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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