If you need to talk to someone immediately, please call either the Crisis Hotline: (800) 843-4793
or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
You can also text the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741
All are staffed 24/7.
“Our youth are faced with the greatest challenges ever endured by the rising generation. BYS provides services that allow young people to navigate these troubled waters. I have personally spoken to several youth who have taken advantage of the services provided and without them, they feel that there would have been very little hope of improving. Supporting BYS is crucial in the healthy development of our young people.”
-Matt Hamner, Chief of Police, Bainbridge Island
In case of inclement weather: BYS follows Bainbridge Island School District’s scheduling. If the schools are cancelled or delayed, we are too!
We are proud to have the following year-round sponsors: