YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

4 services offered by: YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

• Healthy Living Programs

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  Tailored small group exercise training for individuals with ongoing chronic health conditions.

  Tailored small group exercise training for individuals with ongoing chronic health conditions. Provides a safe and supportive environment to enhance physical and mental health for members. Works to improve quality of life, encourage self-management, maintain and/or improve physical abilities, boost self-esteem, reduce overall fatigue and improve sleep quality as well as provide peer-support. Choose to Move is a three-month choice-based wellness program to help individuals age 65 and older break down barriers to physical inactivity. Breathe Fit focuses on cardiovascular and muscular strengthening for people living with/recovering from heart and lung conditions. Fit for Bones focuses on exercises for individuals looking to reduce risks of falls and fractures, and improve joint functions, bone density and balance. Stretch Fit combines a strength and cardio work out, with deep, relaxing stretching to balance out the body; open to all. The Healthy Living program offers one-on-one personal coaching to help individuals meet their health and fitness goals. Membership assistance is available for members in need. For more information speak with the program coordinator. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

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  • www.vancouverislandy.com/program-services/community-health/healthy-living

  Address

  • Langford Westhills Y, 1319 Westhills Drive
    Victoria, BC, V9B 0S2

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• Mental Wellness

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  Y Mind Teen is a free seven-week support group for youth ages 13 to 18 who experience stress and anxiety.

  Y Mind Teen is a free seven-week support group for youth ages 13 to 18 who experience stress and anxiety. Y Mind Youth focuses on young adults ages 18 to 30. Participants learn coping skills and connect with other youth in the community, and program includes mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques. Youth get a free YMCA gym membership for the duration of the program to encourage physical activity as a stress management tool. Registration required; see website for details.

  Website

  • www.vancouverislandy.com/program-services/community-health/mental-wellness

  Address

  • Victoria Downtown Y, 851 Broughton Street
    Victoria, BC, V8W 1E5

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• Pandora Youth Apartments

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  Transitional housing program provides safe and affordable housing to eight youth ages 15 to 19 who may be experiencing social isolation, poverty, substance use, or trauma.

  Transitional housing program provides safe and affordable housing to eight youth ages 15 to 19 who may be experiencing social isolation, poverty, substance use, or trauma. Community-oriented environment, with each youth having their own bachelor unit. Supports youth to strive for and attain their educational, employment, and wellness goals through counselling, advocacy, life skills training, nutrition and cooking groups, and fitness. One unit is wheelchair friendly. Maximum stay is 18 months.

  Website

  • www.vancouverislandy.com/program-services/community-health

  Address

  • 753 Pandora Avenue
    Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9

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• Young Moms Program

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  Housing program provides safe, stable, and affordable housing for eight women ages 16 to 29 who are parenting a child under the age of five.

  Housing program provides safe, stable, and affordable housing for eight women ages 16 to 29 who are parenting a child under the age of five. Women retain their independence while building resilience, skills, and strengths in a community living environment to transition successfully to independent living with their child. Support services for residents include parenting support, advocacy, individual counselling and emotional support, group programming, accompaniment to appointments, resource referrals, and activity groups for children and youth. Offers free drop-ins which include a healthy breakfast, playroom, and parent and child craft project from 10 am to 12 noon Thursdays; open to resident moms and the community. Serves Victoria.

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  • www.vancouverislandy.com/program-services/community-health

  Address

  • Victoria, BC

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