Organization:
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YMCA of Oakville - Oakville - Peter Gilgan Family YMCA - Youth Mental Wellness Programs
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Address:
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410 Rebecca St Oakville, ON L6K 1K7
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Map
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Service - Mental Health First Aid * None - Y-Mind, HYPEE, mynd pump
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Application:
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Register on website or email Mental Wellness Facilitators for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Y-Mind: 13-29 years
- HYPEE: 15-18 years
- mYnd pump: 12-18 years
- Stronger Together: 13-17 years
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