Y Mind Youth (18-30)

You'll get by with a little help from new friends.

Everyone experiences stress, worries and anxieties. The key is to learn how to make sure these don’t get in the way of doing things you care about! With guidance from mindfulness experts and support from others with similar experiences, you can learn healthy coping skills and mindfulness techniques to help get you where you want to go in life.

Y Mind Youth Group is a free 7-week psychoeducational support group for young adults ages 18–30 that provides:

• Online and/or in-person sessions
• A safe, comfortable, welcoming and supportive environment
• Connection with others who have similar experiences
• Guidance and support from mental health practitioners
• Engaging discussions about anxiety and other mental health related topics
• Educational tools from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidenced-based therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies
• Take-home resources to help manage anxieties in between weekly meetings
• A free YMCA gym membership to allow participants to work on their physical and mental health in one safe space during their time in the program

Eligibility

• Ages 18–30
• Experiencing anxieties, stress, and/or worrying (no formal diagnosis required)
• Ability to attend an information session as well as all 7 group sessions
• Not currently experiencing moderate-severe mental health symptoms or actively in crisis

Crisis Support

If you are in crisis and need immediate support, call 911, go to the emergency room or connect to a BC crisis line by calling 1-888-353-2273. View the CMHA’s support directory for more information.

Funding

Young Adult Mindfulness Groups are part of the Y Mind initiative, which gives teens and young adults the opportunity to join free programs across the province. Y Mind has been developed by the YMCA of Greater Vancouver and is funded through a partnership with the Province of British Columbia.