To serve and protect at-risk youth by providing shelter, programs, and advocacy that educate and promote personal and family development

Description:
For more than 30 years Youth Emergency Services has offered a safe place for young people in crisis—the YES Shelter. Last year alone, more than 299 homeless and at-risk teens spent at least one night in our Omaha shelter.

The Youth Street Outreach Program began in 1999. Between 2005 and 2006, YES helped another 488 homeless and street dependent young people to find a safe place to stay, something to eat and supplies to get through a time of crisis. YES workers also guided those who needed special help to health and mental health providers, legal services and employment opportunities. Whatever at-risk young people needed, Youth Emergency Services was there to help.

In 2008, YES will expand its services to include a Maternity Group Home and Transitional Living Program. Both programs assist homeless and at-risk youth as they transition to living independently in the community.

History:
Youth Emergency Services was founded in 1974. It opened a second shelter in 1992, established Youth Street Outreach in 1999 and coordinated a Maternity Group Home and Transitional Living Program in 2008.

Contact people:

Stacy Seier, Marketing Director, (phone), (email) Robert Storey, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Cindy Goodin, Director of Program Services, (phone), (email)

Address:

2679 Farnam Street, Ste. 205 Omaha, NE 68131 (See a map)

Directions:

Coming from the West- Take Dodge street to 26th street. Turn right, go one block and turn right onto Farnam street. YES is on the SouthWest side of 27th and Farnam.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 27th and Farnam,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1 min   Nearest Bus Stop: 27th and Farnam, 1 min minute walk