Y Mind Teen

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 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
• Experiencing mild/moderate anxiety, stress, and/or worrying (no formal diagnosis required

program dates

Session Dates: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm at John Tod Y

*We are taking registrants for Fall 2024 & have a rolling intake.

The group meets weekly for seven weeks and is run in a welcoming and supportive environment. 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).

Participants engage in fun and creative activities to promote learning and artistic expression and have the opportunity to connect with others who are going through similar experiences so they don't feel alone.

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.