Since our founding in 1996, the mission of YES Institute has remained the same: to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation.

Since our founding in 1996, the mission of YES Institute has remained the same: to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation.
Our unique approach moves people beyond debates over right and wrong so that they can work together, offering new possibilities for powerful partnerships that can include many differing viewpoints.
For 25 years, 95% of participants have rated YES Institute’s programs as “Worthwhile” and “Extremely Worthwhile” — yet our impact goes so much further than numbers.
Want to connect and get engaged? Please visit this page and find out more information about being a trained volunteer speaker, becoming a contributor, or being an intern!