Youth Emergency Services Inc.

Each night, hundreds of youth in the Omaha metro are homeless. Many of these youth have been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, making it unsafe for them to return home. Many others are facing health, mental health, and substance abuse issues beyond their control. Without proper support and guidance, these vulnerable adolescents cannot succeed independently, and will likely fall into the cycle of homelessness as adults. Youth Emergency Services (YES) exists to help these youth turn their lives around. We help guide them toward the road to success and self-sufficiency.

Mission: YES provides housing and support to youth experiencing instability, crisis, and homelessness.

As a member of the local Continuum of Care, we partner with other local agencies to address homelessness in our community. We exist specifically to help youth and young adults break the cycle of homelessness by creating goals, establishing stability, and achieving self-sufficiency.

Many of the individuals we serve have experienced physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse making it unsafe for them to return home. The longer youth and young adults experience homelessness, the more vulnerable they become to exploitation, trauma, health complications, and addiction.