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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 a drop-in resource centre with individualized wrap-around support for youth 15-24.

 

We work collaboratively within a network of care focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness.

759
Youth Empowered in 2021/2022
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 a drop-in resource centre with individualized wrap-around support for youth 15-24.

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Nexus 24/7 Shelter
  • 24 hours, 7 days a week
  • 780.468.7070
  • 9310 82 Avenue
Armoury Resource Centre
  • Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM
  • 780.468.7186
  • 10310 85 Avenue
Get Involved

Get Involved

Donate

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

Donate
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!

Volunteer
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

Community
Interview with Esjay Lafayette, Executive Director of the Pride Centre of Edmonton   Tell us about yourself and your organization! My name is Esj
Life at YESS
Interview with Ash Dafoe, Youth Worker Tell us about yourself and your position at YESS! Hello, my name is Ash (she/they) and I’m a youth worker at