YES Institute
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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.
04/29/2026
✨ Feeling overwhelmed or navigating uncertainty?
Join us for Well-being in Times of Uncertainty and explore tools to stay grounded, manage stress, and reconnect with what matters.
🗓 May 2, 2026 | 9 AM–1 PM
📍 In person at YES Institute
👉 Register now (link in bio)
✨ YES Institute in the community.
Throughout April, our team showed up across Miami, bringing workshops, conversations, and resources into spaces where connection and belonging matter most.
From supporting students at the University of Miami, to hosting Essentials of Well-Being at Vizcaya, to engaging young women at Code/Art Fest, and connecting with community members at Care Resource and local town halls—each moment was an opportunity to create impact.
💜 Community isn’t built in one moment — it’s built every time we show up.
👉 Learn more about our upcoming courses: yesinstitute.org/upcoming-courses
🎭 A night at the theater—for a cause.
YES Institute is proud to be the Non-Profit Partner for Eureka Day at GableStage.
💜 Enjoy a powerful performance while supporting our mission to create safer, more inclusive communities for youth and families.
🎟 Tickets are just $25 (limited availability!)
Use code YES25
👉 Get your tickets:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/473/performance/11696043
or visit the link in bio
John shares his experience from our Communication Solutions™ course 💬
New tools. New perspectives. New possibilities for connection.
👉 Join us on May 30–31
yesinstitute.org/upcoming-courses
04/14/2026
🎭 Join us for a special night at the theater!
YES Institute has been selected as the Non-Profit Partner for Eureka Day at GableStage on May 14; and you’re invited.
💜 Enjoy an evening of live theater while directly supporting our mission.
🎟 Tickets are just $25, and proceeds go to YES Institute.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
👉 Use code YES25 and purchase your tickets here:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/473/performance/11696043
Bring your friends and be part of a night that makes a difference.
After sharing a video about transgender myths, our team member Claire .coaching saw thousands of people engaging; and also a lot of tension, debate, and disagreement in the comments.
It raised an important question:
How are we communicating with one another—especially when we disagree? Are we communicating powerfully?
At YES Institute, we believe there’s another way.
A possibility beyond right vs. wrong.
A way to listen, connect, and engage in meaningful dialogue; even in difficult conversations.
💬 Join us for Communication Solutions™
🗓 May 30–31 | ⏰ 12–6 PM ET
📍 In person at YES Institute
👉 Learn more at yesinstitute.org/upcoming-courses
Community looks like this. 💜
Showing up.
Celebrating each other.
Making space for every person to be seen and valued.
Grateful to have been part of Trans Day of Visibility.
👋 Meet Joseph!
Executive Director
Joseph has been part of the YES Institute journey for over 30 years: first as a participant, and now as a leader helping guide the organization’s mission forward. 💜
Inspired by his own experience, he is deeply committed to supporting youth and families through powerful communication, understanding, and connection; so every young person can thrive as their full, authentic self.
When he’s not at YES, you’ll find him working out, staying active, and exploring his passion for astronomy and astrology. 🌌✨
We’re grateful for Joseph’s leadership, heart, and dedication to the YES Institute community!
Machismo is more than strength. It can also mean pressure, silence, and disconnection.
We asked our team what comes to mind; and their answers show just how complex it is.
💬 Join us for the course: “Reclaiming Machismo.” A powerful conversation on identity, culture, and new possibilities for masculinity.
🗓 April 8
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM ET
👉 Register at yesinstitute.org
03/28/2026
Our upcoming courses at YES Institute are designed to inspire connection, foster belonging, and build powerful communication; in your work, your relationships, and your community.
Join us in person or online and gain practical tools you can apply right away.
From navigating uncertainty and strengthening well-being to exploring identity and communication, each course creates space for learning, reflection, and growth.
👉 Swipe to explore upcoming sessions
👉 Register at yesinstitute.org/upcoming-courses
📩 Questions? [email protected]
📞 305-663-7195
Spanish interpretation available upon request.
03/22/2026
For 30 years, YES Institute has created spaces where youth and families can thrive, through communication, education, and connection.
Now, we’re investing in the future.
💜 The Uplift Fund is a $1M initiative to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and ensure more young people feel safe, seen, and empowered.
Together, we’ve:
✨ Reached 100,000+ individuals
✨ Reduced bullying and harassment
✨ Empowered youth with voice, leadership, and purpose
✨ Strengthened families through meaningful communication
📊 We’re already over halfway to our goal, and every new or increased gift is matched dollar-for-dollar.
This is how we grow. This is how we uplift.
Learn more or contribute: yesinstitute.org/uplift-fund
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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 |