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Keep a light on for youth

Based in Edmonton, YESS helps young people ages 15-24 who are in crisis because of family or community breakdown, mental illness, traumatic experiences, and often all of the above. We provide safe spaces for young people to get immediate 24/7 crisis help, sleep safely, and access the basic necessities for survival as well as build the tools and life skills they need for wellbeing and healthy adulthood.

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Youth Empowered in 2022-2023
1090
Volunteer Hours in 2022
100%
YESS Youth Have Experienced Trauma
46%
YESS Youth Identify as Indigenous
Programs

Programs

If you’re a teen or young adult who has no place to go, we understand. We can help.

Based in Edmonton, Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) provides immediate and temporary supportive housing, and low-barrier 24/7 shelter for youth ages 15-21, and daytime programs and resources with individualized wrap-around support for youth 15-24.

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24/7 Shelter
  • 24 hours, 7 days a week
  • 780.468.7070
  • 9310 82 Avenue
Resources and Programs
  • 780.468.7070
  • 9310 82 Avenue
Get Involved

Get Involved

Donate

Your donation supports YESS programs and resources that help youth reach their goals!

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Volunteer

Together, we can support youth on their journeys towards healing. Around our buildings, in our programs, and in our community, volunteers make a difference!

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Partner

Creating a community for youth to continue on their journeys towards healing is an important part of the work we do.

Partners

Good Neighbour Commitment

Good Neighbour Commitment YESS is committed to being a good neighbour and working with the surrounding neighbourhoods to share information, address issues and explore opportunities to give back to the community.

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Updates

News & Updates

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