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.
Refer to one of our services today
Meet our CEO, Maeve Borges
YES are delighted to introduce Maeve Borges as our Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
YES Colchester
📞 01206 710771
YES Tendring
📞 01255 434601
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Introducing our new CEO, Maeve Borges
YES are delighted to introduce Maeve Borges as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …