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YES Institute’s education team continues to remind us that even in the most unlikely of places, from government buildings to churches and corporate offices, we can almost always find a welcoming friend.

A middle school teacher walked into her classroom after lunch and saw a note written on her whiteboard.  It was a racial slur. As one of the few Black teachers on campus, Ms. Q (not her real name), was heartbroken… Learn More

Therapists, social service leaders, direct service providers, and folks who tend to be the community caretakers were able to take time for themselves at YES Institute’s first Pride Community Mental Health Fair.

RIDE FOR FREE: Thanks to our friends at the City of Miami, you can Uber to and from the event. Scan the QR Code in the flyer.

“When I told one of the teachers that I was being bullied for being gay, she said, ‘Well have you tried being straight?’

There were more than 100 applicants and 3 programs, 3 organizations and 3 individuals were selected. YES Institute placed 2nd in the Programs category and was awarded $50,000!

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) recently invited YES Institute to facilitate a dialogue for K-12 school counselors. The session, “Student Mental Health and Gender: Developmental and Ecological Perspectives,” explored how …

What is Psychological Safety?

According to the Harvard Business Review, 2023, psychological safety in the workplace is the belief that no one will be punished or humiliated for speaking up with questions, ideas, concerns, or mistakes and that the workplace team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. 

YES Institute is excited to share our 2023 Impact & Outcomes Annual Highlights.

The world has convinced you that being part of this community means you will likely experience suffering. However, as a young trans person, I have worked hard to create a different reality for youth like yourself. I want to ensure that you …