Youth

About Youth Enrichment Services (Y.E.S.)

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The Y.E.S. program is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people between the ages of 13 and 21.

Everything in Y.E.S. is free and confidential!


MISSION
The Y.E.S. program exists to provide LGBT young people with community support to foster healthy development, in a safe, affirming, sex-positive, alcohol- and drug-free environment. At Y.E.S. we are guided by our goal of creating a Community of Inclusion for everyone who comes to our program.

HOURS
Young people who want to join the Y.E.S. program should come by the office in person during the following times:
Tuesdays - Fridays: 3pm – 7pm
Saturdays: 12pm – 5pm

DIRECTIONS
Come to The Center, and ask folks at the front desk for the Y.E.S. Program -- they will point you in the right direction.

Follow these links to find out more about the Y.E.S. program:


We also provide support for parents and families, as well as professional development, resources, and other support for school and service providers. Y.E.S. is a contracted vendor of the New York City Department of Education and offers professional development training and classroom workshops to public schools throughout the city.


 

contact us

Call 212.556.9300 and ask for the Y.E.S. program (or a specific staff person's name), or email us at YES@gaycenter.org.
 
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