YES | Youth Enquiry Service | Supporting Young People

Supporting young people in
North East Essex since 1988

We are an award-winning charity established to help young people with housing, parenting and counselling needs across North East Essex.

We provide guidance and support on various needs including advice on benefits, housing and homelessness, pregnancy support services, dealing with anxiety, school absence, wellbeing and much more.

We reach over 8,000 young people each year by working closely with individuals, families, local schools and wider support networks. We couldn’t do it without your generosity so please enable us to help even more young people.

Our services

Counselling and Wellbeing

YES Counselling provides a space to speak with a trained professional about your concerns and issues, empowering you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. YES Counselling is confidential and non-judgmental.

Pregnancy and
Parenting

Our Pregnancy and Parenting Programme works alongside the Daisy Team, covering the Colchester and Tendring area. We support young parents with pregnancy health and wellbeing, as well as housing and benefits advice.

Housing and Homelessness

YES is here for all young people aged 11-25 that may be facing the threat of homelessness in the Colchester area. We provide crucial advice and housing support, as well as food vouchers and signposting information.