Y Mind Teen with canucks autism network

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.

Y Mind Teen with the Canucks Autism Network supports teens who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice healthy coping strategies to better manage stress and anxiety. Our groups provide an opportunity for teens to learn within a safe, comfortable, and fun environment, surrounded by other teens experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.

• Ages 13-17 years old
• For teens with ASD and who are experiencing mild/moderate anxiety, stress, and/or worrying (no formal diagnosis required)

program dates

This Y Mind Teen program is run in collaboration with the Canucks Autism Network. It is a free, 7-week program that supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are on the autism spectrum AND are experiencing symptoms of stress and mild/moderate anxiety to learn and practice healthy coping strategies to better manage stress and anxiety. No formal diagnosis is required to participate. Our groups provide an opportunity for teens to learn within a safe, comfortable, and fun environment, surrounded by other teens experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.

Program facilitators are mental health practitioners and are skilled at teaching healthy coping skills based on evidence-based approaches of Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (a Cognitive - Behavioural approach).

Program Dates: Please contact us for session dates. Program plans to run October 2025.

Participants also enjoy a complimentary YMCA fitness membership for the duration of the program.

Contact

Want to learn more or register? Please fill out the Y Mind Inquiry Form below. We will be in touch. Sometimes our emails go directly to the junk mail folder. Please contact us directly if you do not get a response within the next few days. The Mental Wellness Program Coordinator can be reached at 250-376-4771 ext. 122 or mentalwellness@bc.ymca.ca (please include contact info & birth date)

Those outside the Kamloops Region are welcome to submit the form as well. Our team will connect you with a Y Mind program closest to you.