YMCA of Oakville

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

• Y-Mind: 13-29 years
• HYPEE: 15-18 years
• mYnd pump: 12-18 years
• Stronger Together: 13-17 years

Register on website or email Mental Wellness Facilitators for more information

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All year