Your Discovery Place Inc. (YDP) – Creating a New Path Forward for At-Risk Youth and Families in North Texas
At Your Discovery Place Inc. (YDP), we believe in second chances, fresh starts, and the boundless potential that lies within every individual—no matter their background or circumstances. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in the heart of downtown Dallas, YDP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to break cycles of poverty, addiction, and incarceration by providing culturally competent, trauma-informed behavioral health services to at-risk youth, justice-involved individuals, and underserved families throughout North Texas.
Our Services
YDP offers tiered, community-based programs through in-person and virtual platforms:
Adolescent Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment (ages 13–17)
Weekend and After-School Recovery Programs at juvenile facilities and in the community
Court Commitment Classes and Counseling (DCCSCD provider)
Certified Peer Support and Mentorship
Family Education, Parenting Support & Job Referral Services
“Young Minds, Young Adults” entrepreneurship and life skills program (ages 18–22)
Counseling, Recovery Groups, and Substance Use Evaluations
In-facility services at Youth Village, Medlock, schools, and treatment centers
By the Numbers
Over 400 youth and families served since 2018
Over 100 clients supported annually
One of only two SUD providers delivering treatment inside Dallas County juvenile facilities
75% of youth report reduced substance use within 90 days
80% of families report improved emotional communication
100% of scholarship recipients enroll in college, trade school, or employment within a year
YDP’s mission is to empower vulnerable youth and families to achieve self-sufficiency, emotional stability, and long-term success through comprehensive counseling, education, peer support, and life-skills development. Our programs are designed not only to address substance use and mental health issues but to build self-worth, instill discipline, and foster leadership in those we serve.
Our programs are made possible through the generosity of donors, foundations, and local stakeholders who believe in community transformation.
Your support on North Texas Giving Day will allow us to:
Provide free or low-cost treatment to uninsured youth
Award scholarships to deserving students like Traveion
Hire and train peer mentors
Expand our weekend and after-school programs at Youth Village and other juvenile facilities
Create a lasting impact on families seeking healing, restoration, and hope
YDP is founded on the principle that equity is not charity; it’s justice. We are committed to eliminating disparities in behavioral health access for marginalized communities, particularly Black and Hispanic youth disproportionately affected by incarceration and addiction. Our culturally competent staff, including bilingual and lived-experience professionals, ensure every client is seen, heard, and valued. We prioritize inclusive programming that acknowledges historical trauma while empowering clients to rewrite their narratives.
Organization name
Your Discovery Place Inc
Causes
Mental and Behavioral Health
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Hood, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Other, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
1910 PACIFIC AVE STE 5070