YSS

HIPS is at the 2026 Iowa Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Confrence today!

👋 Our youth need YOU!
We’re building a team of amazing mentors who want to invest in the next generation. Whether you’re great at listening, coaching, teaching, or just being supportive — there’s a young person who could benefit from your guidance.
Help us strengthen our community, one relationship at a time. 💙
📩 Send us a message or sign up here: https://www.yss.org/program/mentoring/

YSS Mentoring Program The YSS Mentoring program builds positive relationships by matching youth with positive, caring role models.

Thank you Vision Bank for your continued support!

Boone YSS makes a lasting difference for youth and families every day, and we're honored to contribute to their incredible work 🧡

Amy Landas, Amanda Blackman, and Shaun Zatloukal presented our donation to help them empower youth in Boone County!

✨ New month, new kindness! ✨
Our YSS Giving Tree is officially up and ready for anyone who wants to spread a little holiday magic. 🎁❤️


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🕛Mon-Fri 7a-1p // Sat 8a-1230p
💥 Wednesdays in November • 7a-5p (3rd, 10th and 17th)
💚🎄Grinch & Vendors • Sat 20th • 8a-1230p
🥰 Sundays through December • 9a-1p
📭720 8th St Boone
📞515-444-8513
📲 Order ahead on the Engage app--
code 65P6DG

𝐖𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of YSS Mentoring — a milestone made possible by the incredible mentors, youth, and community members who believe in creating hope and opportunity together.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sunday (October 12)
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 4:30–6:30 p.m. (Program at 6)
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: The Plex (5501 George Washington Carver Ave, Ames)

Enjoy food from Jethro’s BBQ, Berkwood Farms, and Walmart, inspiring stories, and a special back-to-school celebration for our mentees.

◾RSVP today: http://bit.ly/42taIoZ
◾Can’t attend? You can still make a difference by supporting youth and mentors across our community: https://bit.ly/46DfEtN

YSS | Youth Young Adults Mental Health Statewide Services | Iowa At YSS, we strengthen families by providing education, counseling, and stability through a wide variety of youth mental health services.