Our vision is a community in which all youth develop as healthy individuals free of suicide, violence and discrimination. Our mission is to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation.
25 + Years of Service
YES Institute began as a personal project in 1995 led by Connie Barden and Martha Fugate. Known then as Project YES, the two met with local South Florida community leaders and educators to understand what could be done to keep gay and lesbian youth from wanting to kill or harm themselves. Learn more about YES Institute.
