Expanded school partnerships YES is actively growing school-based behavioral health services across Eastside districts, with recent expansions in Issaquah and ongoing collaborations with Issaquah, Lake Washington, and other districts. This presents opportunities to offer scalable counseling programs, on-site supports, and training services for school staff and administrators.

Community partnerships Recent partnerships with City of Kirkland and Issaquah School District indicate a multi-stakeholder approach to expand access to care. Prospects exist to propose joint programs with municipal and district partners, including co-funded initiatives, grant-driven projects, and preventive mental health education campaigns.

Executive leadership New CEO appointment signals strategic recalibration and growth focus. Engage at the leadership level to align YES’s strategic priorities with funders and partners, presenting value through program expansion, outcome metrics, and renewed funding opportunities.

Scaleable funding model Sliding fee scale and Medicaid/insurance acceptance position YES as an accessible service provider. Sales opportunities exist to bundle services for districts, clinics, and community organizations, and to pursue payer partnerships, grants, and sponsorships to scale footprint.

Digital and data readiness Yes utilizes donor and event management tech stacks indicating mature fundraising and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Leverage this to propose CRM-integrated program analytics, outcome reporting packages, and donor-driven campaigns to support expansion and sustainability.