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Organization: YMCA of Oakville - Oakville - Peter Gilgan Family YMCA - Youth Mental Wellness Programs  
Phone Numbers: 905-845-3417
Email: customerservice@oakville.ymca.ca
Website: ymcaofoakville.org/programs/mental-wellness/
Address:
410 Rebecca St
Oakville, ON
L6K 1K7
Intersection: Dorval Dr and Rebecca St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:

Not specified

Dates Available:

All year

Public Contacts: Jena Blair - Mental Wellness Facilitator
905-510-6924 * jenabl@oakville.ymca.ca
Larissa Defilippis - Mental Wellness Facilitator
416-906-2135 * larissade@oakville.ymca.ca
Service Description: Provides youth with tools, resources, and a safe environment to manage stress, build resilience and foster personal growth

HYPEE (Halton Peer Empowerment & Employment)
  • designed to support youth facing unemployment or underemployment by providing mentorship, skill development, and employment support

Y Mind
  • evidence-based program helps youth aged 13 to 29 manage anxiety, stress, and low mood.
  • using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), participants learn mindfulness, self-compassion, and effective coping strategies to support their mental well-being.

mYnd pump
  • offers youth tools to manage stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem
  • through engaging workshops, fitness programming, and group activities, participants develop healthy coping mechanisms and strengthen their mental resilience

Alternative School Program
  • creates a safe and inclusive space where youth can reconnect with their school environment and develop a personal life plan.
  • through skill-building activities, mentorship, and positive behavior reinforcement, participants gain a sense of belonging and purpose while learning how to engage meaningfully with their community.

Stronger Together
  • a free program designed for youth who identify as female, non-binary, or gender-questioning
  • provides a supportive space to explore emotional and physical well-being while fostering empowerment and self-discovery in a small group setting.

Oakville Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) Youth Council
  • established to provide a platform for youth residents of HCHC-managed properties to engage in discussions, provide input, and contribute to decision-making processes on matters that affect their living environment, community development, and overall well-being

Mental Health First Aid

The program equips participants to:
  • recognize signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental health issues
  • reduce stigma and social distance from those with mental health challenges
  • build confidence in supporting someone in a mental health crisis
  • identify professional and self-help resources for support
  • improve their own mental wellness

Fees: Service - Mental Health First Aid * None - Y-Mind, HYPEE, mynd pump
Application:

Register on website or email Mental Wellness Facilitators for more information

Eligibility / Target Population:

  • Y-Mind: 13-29 years

  • HYPEE: 15-18 years

  • mYnd pump: 12-18 years

  • Stronger Together: 13-17 years

Languages: English
Area Served:
Oakville  
See Also: Community Mental Health Programs
Recreational and Social Programs for People with Mental Illness

This information was last completely updated on December 14, 2024

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