Know a Teen Who Needs Support?
For those who are ages 13 to 18 and struggling with mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress, the YMCA's Y Mind Teen program can help. It is a free seven-week mental wellness program delivered across B.C. by YMCAs and our community partners.
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Program Details:
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Free, seven-week program for those experiencing mild-to-moderate stress & anxiety.
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Learn proven coping skills and meet peers who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.
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Each session is 1.5 hours long and is offered one evening a week, for seven weeks.
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Must be available to attend all seven sessions.
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Attendance at one information session at a YMCA near you is required to sign up.
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Participants receive a free YMCA membership for up to 14 weeks.
WHO
- Ages 13 to 18
- Experiencing stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety
- Residing in B.C.
WHEN
- Length: seven-week program
- Time commitment: 1.5 hours one evening a week for seven weeks
WHERE
- Online via Zoom or in-person, location-dependent
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIAL
“This group had a major positive impact on my anxiety! To all teens feeling unsure or nervous about joining Y Mind - it’s SO well worth the beginning awkwardness and fear, for a long-term set of tools and friendships along the way!”
- Past Y Mind Teen Participant
The Y Mind B.C. program is also offered to those ages 18 to 30 as the Y Mind Youth B.C. program.