YMCA of Southern Interior BC
Y Mind
Record #:
KNA2126
Last Modified:
17 May 2023
Last Full Update:
17 May 2023
Contact Information
| Mailing Address | PO Box V1Y 1W1 YMCA Community Division 2949 Pandosy Street, 201 Kelowna, BC Canada V1Y 1W1 |
| Office Phone | 250.317.7980 |
| connect@ymcasibc.ca | |
| Website | www.ymcasibc.ca |
| Primary Contact | Jan Locke, Manager Mindfulness Programs, YMCA; Email: jan.locke@ymcasibc.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ymcasibc Instagram: www.instagram.com/ymcasibc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ymcasibc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ymcasibc |
Description & Services
| Service Details | Mental wellness groups to support young people with anxiety to learn healthy coping strategies so they can live a rich and meaningful life. - Trained staff with Masters Degrees in Counselling facilitate psycho-educational workshops using the evidence-based approach of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Participants learn how to practice a variety of mindfulness activities in a welcoming, safe and inclusive group environment - Life exercises are sent home on a weekly basis to support participants to integrate their learned healthy coping strategies - Group sessions are held at Y facilities, safe and non-stigmatizing community settings - Youth have the opportunity to connect with each other and realize they are not alone - Program participants receive a complimentary Y membership for the duration of the program to encourage incorporating physical activity into their lives to increase mental wellness and health |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) - 30 year(s) |
| How to Apply | Email connect@ymcasibc.ca to register for an information session |
| Cost | Free |
Location
| Address & Map | Kelowna Family Y 375 Hartman Rd Kelowna, BC Canada V1X 2M9 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
Other Details
| Languages | English |