YMCA Mental Wellness Programs

Y Mind Teen

Y Mind Teen is a free seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. This program supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are experiencing symptoms of mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress. Participants learn and practice evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety.

Y Mind Teen is led by trained mental health professionals and gives teens the chance to connect with peers who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. All participants receive a free book, workbook and YMCA membership for up to 14 weeks. Made possible through our funding partners. 

We will be running in-person Y Mind Teen programs this October 2022 at the Robert Lee YMCA, Downtown Vancouver and the Tong Louie YMCA, South Surrey. Attendance at an information session is required to join the program. 

If you would like us to get in touch with more information, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ymind@gv.ymca.ca or call 604.673.6182

Y Mind Youth

If you are aged 18 to 30 and struggling with mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress, this group is for you. Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week mental wellness program delivered across BC. Anxiety can impact our lives by preventing us from doing what we want or need to do.  It can also be an isolating experience. 

This free program brings young people who have similar thoughts and feelings together. Participants learn evidence-based skills from trained mental health professionals and report feeling reduced anxiety, increased well-being and feeling less alone following the program. All participants receive a free book, workbook and YMCA membership for up to 14 weeks.  Made possible through our funding partners.

We will be running in-person Y Mind Youth programs this October 2022 in Downtown Vancouver and in Surrey. Attendance at an information session is required to join the program. 

If you would like us to get in touch with more information, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page.  Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ymind@gv.ymca.ca or call 604.673.6182

Y Mind Adult 

Y Mind Adult is excited to announce that we are able to continue supporting adults through our Y Mind program. This free, seven-week mental wellness program is open to those aged 31 and up who are experiencing stress and mild to moderate anxiety. Y Mind is a skills-based group led by mental health professionals in a supportive environment. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. Made possible through our funding partners.

The next Y Mind Adult Group will be offered in Fall 2022. Two groups will run starting October 17th and 18th until December 5th and 6th. The sessions are only offered online, Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited. For further information about the program, please reach out via the contact information below.

Contact us via ymind@gv.ymca.ca or 778.384.6711

YMCA at Home Wellness Programs

Coping during this pandemic means keeping your mind healthy and strong. YMCA at Home's wellness programs provide you with online mindfulness tools, lessons in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), skills to cope with anxiety, self-care, relaxation exercises and more.