What happens after you call for help? When young people in crisis reach out to YES for support, staff like Antoinette “Nettie” Scaife, Housing Lead, help ensure they are met with safety, support, and understanding.

At YES, we are grateful for partners like Harrison’s Playmakers who help ensure youth can access the essentials they need to feel safe and supported. Together, we’re building a community where young people can move forward with stability and hope.

In honor of National Safe Place Week (March 15–21) this month, YES is proud to highlighting the National Safe Place program! As the Safe Place agency for the Omaha metro area, YES works hard to ensure help is close by when a young person needs it.

YES is thrilled to be expanding housing opportunities for young people thanks to new federal funding through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) as part of a larger initiative to strengthen housing solutions across the Omaha Metro.

Love shows up at YES in many forms—from volunteers giving their time to partners stepping up with essential resources. Find out how different acts of generosity help youth feel supported, valued, and safe.

Youth Emergency Services (YES) has earned national accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA)—a rigorous, two-year review process that affirms the quality, integrity, and impact of our work!

At YES, preventing human trafficking is year-round work. But in honor of January being National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, I want to share with you how awareness and community support help YES protect the vulnerable youth we serve.

At Youth Emergency Services (YES), we believe that wellness is a human right. Supporting a young person’s mental health is just as essential as meeting their basic needs—which is why we have recently launched an ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series.

At Youth Emergency Services (YES), we “light the way” for youth in crisis through opportunity stability, and guidance. Your generosity keeps our doors open to youth in crisis, and our housing programs ready to welcome young people like Mike.

As winter settles in, many young people in Omaha are navigating the darkest and coldest months without a safe place to turn. By joining our “Leave the Light On” campaign this December, you help YES offer the steady guidance youth need to feel supported.

After experiencing homelessness as a teen, Rosie found safety, stability, and support through YES’ Maternity Group Home—giving her and her daughter the space to dream about what comes next.

Through YES’ Job Readiness Program, Riven earned her pharmacy technician credentials—and is now putting her training to work while thriving in independence through the Transitional Living Program.

Quinn Hullett’s path to Youth Emergency Services (YES) wasn’t a straight line—but it was always guided by purpose. Find out how she uses storytelling, creativity, and heart to give youth a voice and connect the community to YES’ mission.

This November, YES is recognizing Youth HOPE Month—a time to stand with young people experiencing homelessness. Learn how you can help us elevate the voices of homeless youth by wearing green, donating winter gear, or signing up for our Meal Calendar.

At Youth Emergency Services (YES), every season brings new opportunities to support youth experiencing homelessness—and this September is no exception. As Dance for a Chance kicks off, I invite you to join us in making a tangible difference!

As our Development Specialist, Emily helps people in a different—but no less meaningful—way: by cultivating and maintaining the relationships that keep YES strong. And that’s just the way she likes it!

YES is excited to expand our team this summer and welcome Adrienne as our Marketing and Communications intern… who also just so happens to have a meaningful connection with our organization!

It’s BIPOC Mental Health Month—a time to recognize the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, (BIPOC) while also celebrating the strength, resilience, and cultural wealth of these communities!

There's no such thing as a typical day-to-day for YES Programs Specialist, Kiki. Take a look inside her not-so-average day to learn how Kiki navigates the fast-paced environment of program support.

At YES, we believe that every young person deserves to be safe and supported on their journey to self-sufficiency. Pride Month and Juneteenth are powerful reminders of the work we do every day.