Mental health challenges shouldn't get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you'd like to be.
Studies have shown that regular physical activity can be as effective as medication or cognitive therapy for improving mental health and effectively treating depression and anxiety. That’s why the Y offers Mind Fit.
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Everyone experiences worries and anxiety. The key is to learn how to make sure these don’t get in the way of doing things you care about! The Youth Mindfulness Group offers a free 7-week psychoeducational support group for young adults ages 18-30 who experience anxiety.
Do you worry a lot about school? Do you worry about making friends or stress about what others think of you? You’re not alone—everyone experiences worries, anxiety and stress. The Teen Mindfulness Group is a Y Mind program that supports teens ages 13 to 17 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice healthy coping strategies to better manage stress and anxiety.
At the YMCA-YWCA, we understand the important roles that physical activity and mindfulness play in coping with stress and managing mental health. That’s why we have programs like Mindful Monkeys which helps support youth to be more active and learn healthy coping strategies.
GLOW (Girls’ Life of Wellness) is a program for girls, young women and non-binary youth ages 8 to 14. GLOW focuses on the 5 Dimensions of Wellness: physical, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental.
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