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YES Institute Prevent suicide & ensure the healthy development of all youth. Education on gender & orientation.

YES began as a community-based initiative in 1996 to address the high rates of teenage suicide impacting young people who identified or were labeled as gay. In 2003, YES Institute added cutting-edge education courses on gender.

10/14/2026

“As a longtime supporter, I’ve seen firsthand the impact YES has had on our community.” — Dennis Edwards

For over 30 years, YES Institute has helped families have difficult conversations, educated our community about gender and sexual orientation, and stayed focused on its core mission: su***de prevention and the healthy development of all kids.

This Give Miami Day, Dennis is asking you to join him. 💛

🗓 Give Miami Day: Thursday, November 19, 2026
👉 Give here: https://www.givemiamiday.org/yesinstitute

Every gift helps a family support a child who is struggling.

Thank you, Dennis, for saying YES! 🙌

10/11/2026

You are invited! 💙 Join us for Neurodiversity Awareness & Best Practices, an interactive workshop on creating supportive environments where neurodiverse youth and adults belong.

Hear real stories from neurodiverse individuals and their families, explore neurodiverse strengths, and learn practical tools for home, school, work, and healthcare.

📅 Wednesday, Oct 14
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Via Zoom
💲 Adults $30 · Students $10

Register at yesinstitute.org/crf

10/08/2026

Join Team YES Institute at the Give Miami Day 5K on Sunday, Nov 15 at Maurice A. Ferré Park.

100% of your registration fee goes to the nonprofit you choose, so pick YES Institute when you sign up.

Early bird pricing ($45) ends Oct 15.

👉🏼 Register at givemiamiday.org

10/06/2026

Here’s a glimpse of our Fall 2026! 💜

Together, we’ve expanded our impact through education, powerful communication, and community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Communication Solutions! 💛Throughout the course, you showed up with courage, a w...
09/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Communication Solutions! 💛

Throughout the course, you showed up with courage, a willingness to listen, and a desire to connect with a bigger purpose. Those are the conversations that create real transformation.

Swipe through for some of our favorite moments ➡️

We're so grateful to have shared this weekend with you. See you at the next one!

09/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open House! 💜 It was a wonderful evening of connection: meeting new faces, sharing more about our work, and welcoming people into the YES Institute community.

For 30 years, YES Institute has served our community to prevent su***de and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation. Evenings like this remind us why that work matters.

Grateful to everyone who came out to learn more, connect, and find belonging with us.

Learn more about our programs and impact at yesinstitute.org

09/10/2026

Tres shares her experience from our Communication Solutions™ course 💬

New tools. New perspectives. New possibilities for connection.

👉 Join us on September 27–28
yesinstitute.org/crf

08/26/2026

Well-being is stronger when we share it in community. 💜

YES Institute joined St. John's on the Lake Methodist for a dialogue on well-being, bringing together members of our community for an afternoon of connection. Together, we explored what well-being looks like, simple ways to nurture it, and practical tools to carry it forward.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to St. John's on the Lake Methodist for hosting this space.

Learn more about our programs and impact at yesinstitute.org

08/19/2026

Varsha shares her experience from our Communication Solutions™ course 💬

New tools. New perspectives. New possibilities for connection.

👉 Join us on September 27–28
yesinstitute.org/crf

Feeling stressed, drained, or overwhelmed? It may be time to pause, reflect, and recharge. 💜Join us for Essentials of We...
08/18/2026

Feeling stressed, drained, or overwhelmed? It may be time to pause, reflect, and recharge. 💜

Join us for Essentials of Well-Being, an interactive YES Institute workshop designed to help you recognize and strengthen resilience, protect your energy, and create a practical plan for your well-being.

💻 August 25 | 6–8 PM ET | Zoom

Adults: $30 | Students: $10

✨ Make space for your well-being. Register today at yesinstitute.org/upcoming-courses

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5275 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL
33143

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13056637195

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