THE PEOPLE of YAH!

Each of our agencies carefully screen and select teenagers each year for hotline and outreach training.  They complete a sixty-hour training program emphasizing the specialized listening and communication techniques.  Topics discussed  include crisis intervention, family life, cultural diversity, values clarification, sexuality, addictions, abuse, self-destructive and life threatening behaviors.  

YAH! Agencies all have trained Listeners help callers clarify their concerns, define and discuss available options, and make referrals to community resources if needed.  They staff the lines and respond to emails every evening from 3PM EST until 3AM EST.  When there is no one available either due to hours of operation or maximum caller capacity issues, the calls will default to the National Hopeline Network.  The caller will be notified that they are going to an adult staffed hotline and may opt out if they choose.  
Please click HERE to CONTACT US regarding more information about YAH!

YAH! is a part of the Kristin Brooks Hope Center.

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