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Study reveals how many students consider suicide and what's being done to help
Source: WESH 2 News (Daytona Beach, FL)
December 19, 2024
Experts say when mental health conditions are treated early, it can save lives and vastly improve outcomes for individuals.
In September, the National Alliance on Mental Illness released its “Trends in State Policy: Youth Mental Health” brief.
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Volusia County family helps train therapists through mental health organization
Source: WESH 2 News (Daytona Beach, FL)
July 17, 2024
YES has grown in Maddie’s memory by providing special training to therapists in Florida. It’s called dialectical behavior therapy. They started offering this in July 2022, and so far, it has covered the cost for 50 therapists across the state of Florida.
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2024 Baltimore Orioles Silent Auction for YES
Source: MASN Sports
May 31, 2024
MASN Orioles reports on this year’s silent auction to support YES at Camden Yards.
Samantha Hays and Rose Meeske on the growth of the program and its message.
Austin Hays announces 100% match of 2024 YES Silent Auction fundraiser proceeds
Source: MLB
May 31, 2024
Austin Hays expresses his gratitude for the Orioles organization’s support of YES and how welcoming the Baltimore community is of an organization that is near and dear to him and his wife Samantha’s hearts.
$100k in 100 Days Fundraiser Kickoff
Source: Megaphone Marketing
May 24, 2024
Youth Emotional Support kicked off their “$100k in 100 Days” fundraiser at Oil and Vinegar in Daytona Beach, FL. The fundraiser runs from May 1 – August 9, 2024 and up to $50,000 will be matched by a generous donor and lifelong supporter.
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Say 'YES' to better mental health in Volusia County
Source: Hometown News Volusia
May 23, 2024
The Port Orange-based organization is on a mission to raise awareness of mental illness and to train therapists in dialectical behavioral therapy. The Center for Addictive and Mental Health describes dialectical behavioral therapy as therapy that teaches skills and strategies to build lives that are worth living.
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MLB: How teams are observing Mental Health Awareness Month
Source: MLB
May 17, 2024
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays and his wife, Samantha, will hold a silent auction alongside members of the Orioles Family Program. Net proceeds will go to Youth Emotional Support (YES). The auction, featuring game-used and autographed memorabilia, will be held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 31, 2024.
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Ormond Beach Fire Department wins pumper pull event, donates to local charity
Source: Ormond Beach and Palm Coast Observer
February 20, 2024
The Ormond Beach Fire Department won first place in the first Craig Morrisey Pumper Pull hosted by Port Orange Professional Firefighters Association on Saturday, Feb. 17, an event benefitting local nonprofit, YES.
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The Baltimore Orioles: A Legacy Of Victory On And Off The Field
Source: Eutaw Street Report
December 6, 2023
The Orioles’ commitment to charity was perhaps most evident in their Silent Auction spearheaded by outfielder Austin Hays. In a collaboration with the Baltimore Orioles, Hays and his family worked tirelessly to host an auction that benefited Youth Emotional Support (YES), a non-profit organization focused on mental health solutions.
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Volusia County Women Who Care Grant Recipient: Youth Emotional Support
Source: Volusia County Women Who Care
December 4, 2023
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Austin Hays set to receive "2023 Oriole Way Award" in front of home fans
Source: Fox 45 News (Baltimore, MD)
September 25, 2023
Hays and his wife, Samantha, spearheaded an auction at the ballpark that raised more than $8,000 to benefit Youth Emotional Support (YES), a non-profit organization committed to providing support and resources to individuals and families facing the challenges and stigma of mental illness.
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Kevin Brown speaks with Samantha Hays ahead of 2023 silent auction benefitting YES
Source: MASN Sports
May 28, 2023
Samantha Hays speaks of how blessed she and her husband Austin feel to have the platform to be able to spread awareness of mental illness, break the stigma, and share the mission behind YES.
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The Baltimore Orioles: 2022 Community Impact Report
Source: MLB
March 23, 2023
Orioles families auctioned off autographed and game-worn memorabilia during the July 10, 2022 game. Proceeds from this auction went to the YES organization.
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$25,000 Donation Secured for Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Source: Halifax Health
March 24, 2022
In an effort to provide local mental healthcare providers with access to Dialectical Behavior Therapy training and address the growing needs of our community, the Walt and Suzanne Steiner Foundation agreed to match donations made to YES in the amount of $25,000, which Halifax Health has committed to raising through leveraging local partnerships.
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