YMCA Mental Wellness Programs

Looking for mental health and wellness services in BC? The YMCA is here to help!

Our free mental wellness program, Y Mind, helps participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Our programs are evidence-based and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. To participate, you may self-refer, you do not need a diagnosis of anxiety, and you do not need to be a YMCA member.

Want more details? Browse our groups below.

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.

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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. Participants learn and practice evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety.

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Face to face program intakes will occur over Zoom by appointment with
Meg Miners, Mindfulness Programs Coordinator.

To complete program eligibility screening and book an intake appointment please email Meg at meg.miners@bc.ymca.ca or fill out the form below.

Please note that teens must be present for intake to answer some brief screening questions.

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