
There are two ways to be referred to YAVP. If a person is a client of the Department of Mental Health (DMH), a referral application must be completed and sent to Allen Bachrach, Child/Adolescent Supervisor, at the Metro-Surburban Site Office. Allen Bachrach can be reached to answer questions about a client's application at 781/641-8116. Tours can be arranged after a formal referral is sent and approved by Allen Bachrach.
Allen Bachrach
Child/Adolescent Supervisor
Metro-Suburban Site Office
20 Academy Street
Arlington, MA 02476-6514
If a person is not a client of the Department of Mental Health , he/she will have to become a client of DMH in order to become a member of YAVP. In order to become a client of DMH, an eligibility application for mental health services must be filled out. To request an eligibility application, please call 781/641-8101. Once the application has been completed and sent to the Department of Mental Health, the client may attend the Young Adult Vocational Program for 60 days upon the approval of Allen Bachrach, Child/Adolescent Supervisor.
When applying for the Peer Mentoring Project any young adult in need may apply by downloading the Peer Mentoring Project Referral ( have it available as a pdf file to download ) and forwarding via fax to 781-643-8056 or set up an appointment with our Peer Mentor’s by calling 781-643-5093. Please note * you do not need to be a client of DMH Services in order to apply.
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