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By Veronica Beltran

mental health moves online

YMCA moves free mental health coping program online

Apr 17, 2020 | 9:35 AM

PRINCE GEORGE— The YMCA of B.C. is moving their mental health initiative online amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Y Mind is targeted at young people ages 13-30 to help them deal with stress, worry and anxiety.

“We were midway through our winter programs when the pandemic was declared,” says Sarah Blackmore, Manager of Mental Wellness at the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. ” We tested online delivery of our program with 30 young people and were successful at achieving the health and social outcomes through a modified format, so we’re really excited to continue doing this to help even more youth.”

Y Mind allows young people to learn strategies to help cope with anxiety through evidence based programming, led by trained mental health professionals.

Each online Y Mind group includes 12 participants at a time for the duration of a six and seven-week program for young people ages 13-17 and 18-30.

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There is no cost to participate and referrals are not required.