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Y Mind is a FREE 7-week group program for teens, youth, or adults who are managing mild-to-moderate anxiety, stress, or worry. Two facilitators guide the group through evidence-based coping strategies based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Group sizes are kept small, with 8 to 12 participants per group to facilitate peer support and connection.
Participants may self-refer, no diagnosis of anxiety is needed, and you do not need to be a YMCA member. All Y Mind Teen and Y Mind Youth participants receive a free YMCA membership for up to 14 weeks, including 10 free guest passes to bring a friend to the Y.
To join Y Mind, you must first register for an information session where you will meet the group facilitators and complete an intake for the program. Limited places are available, so inquire ASAP to guarantee your spot at an information session.
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Information Sessions and Program Details for Y Mind Youth, Teen, and Adult
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“Before Y Mind, I experienced a lot of anxiety and stress. I am now better equipped to manage this and I am improving. The strategies from the group allow me to take a step back from a thought or situation. I have learned that I can let my anxiety exist without it being as overbearing as before."
- Past Y Mind Teen Participant
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Coquitlam - Bettie Allard YMCA
555 Emerson Street
- Information sessions:
- Tuesday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m.
- Program dates: Tuesday, October 22 to December 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Vancouver - Robert Lee YMCA
955 Burrard Street
- Information sessions:
- Wednesday, September 25 at 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 9 at 4:30 p.m.
- Program dates: Wednesday, October 23 to December 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please email us for copies of location specific posters (Coquitlam or Vancouver).
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“This program is something special. It’s tailored with immense care. The facilitators were exceptional, blending professional expertise with genuine compassion. Their ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space allowed participants to open up, fostering a sense of community. It was moving to see other participants who often felt isolated by their anxiety find connection and validation among peers who truly understood their feelings. Y Mind is thoughtfully structured, combining evidence-based techniques with practical tools. Every session offered a new way to manage and alleviate anxiety.”
- Past Y Mind Participant
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Coquitlam - Bettie Allard YMCA
555 Emerson Street
- Information sessions:
- Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m.
- Program dates: Wednesday, October 16 to November 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Vancouver - Robert Lee YMCA
955 Burrard Street
- Information sessions:
- Tuesday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m.
- Program dates:
- Tuesday, October 15 to November 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please email us for copies of location-specific posters (Coquitlam or Vancouver).
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“A weight has been lifted off me. There are situations that still cause me anxiety, but not to the extent they used to, and they are easier to manage now. I loved the social connection and routine.”
- Past Y Mind Participant
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Offered virtually only in a live group format using Zoom.
We will be running two concurrent fall groups on Monday or Tuesday evenings, from October to December.
- Information sessions:
- Monday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Tuesday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Program dates:
- Monday, October 21 to December 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom
- Tuesday, October 22 to December 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom
For more information, please contact us.
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