For more information contact the
Program Coordinator, Natasha
Hill x3026
Youths Empowered to Succeed (YES) is a 21-day program which strives to:
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help reduce the number of homeless youths surviving on the streets in Essex County
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help increase the number of runaways and homeless youths to reunite with their families
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help youths receive much-needed services
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help youths stabilize based on their personal situations by providing
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shelter
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primary health care
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mental health care
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access to education
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job training and/or job placement for those who cannot be reunited with their families
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YES also operates as a drop-in center for youths, providing centralized access to a strong supportive network of comprehensive wrap-around services. The program encourages and enhances stability to include referrals, emergency housing assistance, family reunification, case management, behavioral healthcare (individual/group/families), domestic violence, financial literacy, healthcare, health and wellness activities, career placement, supportive employment (Job Retention), transportation, legal services, recreational activities, and more.
Visit Our Website: www.yes911.org
Call Us: 908. 2 YES 911 (908-293-7911).