Since 1982, we have provided free help and advice to the young people of High Wycombe.
About us
Youth Enquiry Service (YES) is a charity based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, that offers free and confidential support and counselling to 13-25 year olds. YES is staffed four days a week and four evenings a week. We support thousands of young people every year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide support which is consistently delivered as non-judgemental, supportive, inclusive and empowering.
Our Work
We work with young people experiencing a wide variety of social welfare issues; these include housing, debt, sexual health, education and employment. These can lead to a range of adverse consequences for young people, most commonly, stress; anxiety, depression, ill health, relationship breakdowns, lost income and lost confidence.
YES also runs a busy sexual health service. We offer a chance to talk about relationships, peer pressure and healthy, positive relationships. We can provide free condoms through the C-card scheme, pregnancy and chlamydia testing.
“I was surprised by how relaxed and friendly YES was, I found myself opening up to the volunteer and telling them everything. We made a list and tackled the immediate things first like a safe roof over my head, and getting medical advice and treatment. I wasn’t made to feel stupid and they didn’t judge. That was so important to me.”
Over the last 40 years we have
Helped over 85,000 young people with information, emotional and practical support.
Supported nearly 45,000 13-25 year olds with our counselling service.
Provided support and advice for sexually vulnerable teenagers, reducing the risk of teenage pregnancies.
Protected young people from homelessness.
Recruited, trained and supported a team of 50 volunteer counsellors at any one time.
Provided counselling for free to over 15 schools in the local area.
Engaged with the local community and last year raised over £10,000 in donations.