YMCA of Oakville

Site: Oakville - Peter Gilgan Family YMCA

Service: Youth Mental Wellness Programs

Record #: OAK0271
Last Full Update: 14 Dec 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-845-3417
E-Mail customerservice@oakville.ymca.ca
Website ymcaofoakville.org/programs/mental-wellness/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, TikTok TikTok, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Jena Blair, Mental Wellness Facilitator; Phone: (Cell) 905-510-6924; Email: jenabl@oakville.ymca.ca
Alternate Contact Larissa Defilippis, Mental Wellness Facilitator; Phone: (Cell) 416-906-2135; Email: larissade@oakville.ymca.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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 Program

  • 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
Hours

Not specified

Dates

All year

Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility Ages: 13 year(s) and up

Y-Mind 13-29 years

Application
Languages English
Fees Service - Mental Health First Aid ; None - Y-Mind

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
410 Rebecca St
Oakville, ON L6K 1K7
 
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Intersection Dorval Dr and Rebecca St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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