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This summer, the YES Institute had the privilege of leading powerful, interactive workshops for two inspiring youth leadership programs: Camp MetroTown, hosted by Mosaic Miami, and the First Star Academy at the University of Miami, which supports college readiness for youth with a foster care experience.

YES Institute had the opportunity to present four sessions on Patient and Family Centered Care for Gender & Orientation Diverse Populations to all first-year medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

We are thrilled to highlight a recent feature from VoyageMIA, where our Executive Director, Joseph Zolobczuk, shares his personal journey and the transformative work of YES Institute. In this candid conversation, Joseph reflects on …

In the U.S., only about half of the youth with a mental health condition receive treatment or intervention (CDC, 2023).
Meanwhile, stigma about mental health remains a significant barrier to seeking help.

In response to increasing requests for conversations centered on well-being and resiliency, YES Institute has been meeting the community where they are …

YES Institute presented at two conferences in February on the Florida Gulf Coast, expanding our outreach and networking efforts statewide.

The Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition (FSPC) conference draws researchers, community nonprofits, and …

In March, seminarian students from across the country gathered in Miami to engage in learning about the needs of various groups of peoples faith leaders will encounter in their ministries. This conference is designed to bring together Episcopal seminarians of color who are part of Asiamerica, Black, Indigenous, and Latino/Hispanic backgrounds and communities.