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.

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.

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.

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.

As a Safe Place representative for the Omaha metro, YES brings youth to our own safe place—our Emergency Shelter. Safe Place a national youth outreach and prevention program for youth in need of immediate help and safety.

This month, Youth Emergency Services (YES) is excited to celebrate National Safe Place Week, March 16-22! As an affiliate of the National Safe Place Network, YES brings youth in crisis to the safety of our Emergency Shelter.