Community Living Program
Nevada Youth Empowerment Project — Reno, Northern Nevada
A structured, housing-based program for motivated young women ages 18–24, ready to stabilize their lives, build practical skills, and move toward long-term independence.
Who This Is For
About the CLP
The CLP partners with young women who are ready to do the work. Stabilization comes first. Skill-building and responsibility follow. This is a structured, housing-based program, not a shelter, and not a short-term solution.
Program Type
Structured Residential
Age Range
18–24
Location
Reno, Northern Nevada
Commitment
12–24 Months
This is not a stopover. It is a structured investment in building the foundations of independent adult life.
Eligibility Requirements
Requirement 01 — Age & Identity
Who Qualifies
The CLP is a shared housing environment designed for young women without dependents.
  • Between 18 and 24 years old
  • Identify as female
  • Not currently pregnant
  • Not planning pregnancy
  • Not have custody of children
Requirement 02 — Family Status

The CLP is a shared housing environment designed for young women without dependents.
Eligibility Requirements
Requirement 03 — Substance Use & Mental Health Stability
  • Must abstain from drug and alcohol use
  • Must not demonstrate current signs of psychosis

The CLP is not a detox, rehab, or clinical treatment program.
Participants must be stable enough to engage in structured daily responsibilities from day one.
Eligibility Requirements
Requirements 04–06
1
Transitional Support Need
  • Desire structured support
  • Need assistance transitioning to stable adulthood
  • Willing to participate in accountability systems
2
Physical & Mental Capacity
  • Participate in education, employment, or job training
  • Engage in volunteer service
  • Maintain shared living responsibilities
3
Commitment
  • Willing to commit to 9–24 months in the program
The CLP is not designed for short-term or temporary housing.
9–24
Months Commitment
This is not a stopover. It is a structured investment in building the foundations of independent adult life.
Clarity Matters
What the CLP Is Not
Understanding the boundaries of this program helps ensure the right fit. Participants must be stable enough to engage in structured daily responsibilities from day one.
Not a Shelter
A shelter or temporary housing placement
Not a Rehab
A detox or rehabilitation program
Not a Clinical Facility
A clinical mental health treatment facility
Is This the Right Fit?
You May Be a Strong Candidate If —
You're ready and able to do the work, not just receive housing. You want structure, not just support.
Strong Candidate Checklist
You May Be a Strong Candidate If —
You're between 18–24 and identify as female
You're sober and mentally stable enough to engage daily
You want to work, study, or serve, and you're willing to commit
You can handle shared living and shared accountability
You're ready to stay 12 months or more

You're ready to do the work, not just receive housing. You want structure, not just support.
How to Apply
The Application Process
The CLP admission process begins with an inquiry. NYEP reviews each applicant individually to ensure the program is the right environment for their current capacity and goals.
Reach Out
Reach out via NYEP.org or by phone
Complete an Intake Inquiry
Complete an application online
Program Interview Conversation
Participate in a program interview conversation
Location Requirement
Applicants must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Northern Nevada
Nevada Youth Empowerment Project
Community Living Program — Reno, Northern Nevada
STABILIZATION → STRUCTURE → RESPONSIBILITY → INDEPENDENCE
This is not a stopover. It is a structured investment in building the foundations of independent adult life. The CLP partners with young women who are ready to do the work.