Building Hope, Skills, and Futures
Young people ages 16-26 often face the highest rates of serious mental health challenges—yet they’re the least likely to get help that truly works for them. All too often, services aren’t built for this stage of life, leaving young adults feeling unheard, unsupported, and discouraged.
Youth Empowered Solutions! is changing that!
Developed in Wisconsin and proven effective, YES! partners with young people to build real world skills, confidence, and hope for the future—on their terms.
Hear directly from these young adults. Learn why YES! works. Access real-world tools grounded in development, recovery, and real-life success.
Join us in transforming mental health services for young people—and making Wisconsin a national leader.
Engage. Equip. Empower
Young adulthood is a critical, challenging—time of growth, especially for those with complex experiences and unmet developmental needs. Youth Empowered Solutions is designed specifically for ages 16-26, meeting young people where they are and helping them move toward the futures they want.
The YES! model centers around youth voices, safe and trusting relationships, and goals defined by young people themselves. Through engaging partnerships, practical skill-building, and recognition of progress, YES! helps young adults overcome real-world challenges, strengthen executive skills, and build confidence over time.
By leveraging forward momentum with flexibility, YES! creates services that feel relevant, respectful and effective—empowering young people to grow, persist, and succeed.
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