Y Mind Vancouver Island

03/17/2026

We are looking for participants for our upcoming Spring groups. One at Cook Street Village Activity Centre and one at Westhills Y Association Services office. Please share with anyone that would benefit from building self-awareness, while learning tools and strategies to help the with stress and worry. They connect with like-minded peers while being supported by trained professionals AND a Y membership while in the group. PLEASE SHARE! ✌️

03/07/2026

At Y Mind the groups focus on learning and doing, not just talking. Participants gain coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and self-management tools they can use outside the session to support lasting growth.
They can build self-efficacy, boosts accountability, and reinforce learning through shared practice.
Through that practice it can improve social confidence, strengthen relationships, and normalize conversations about mental health.
It is about more than sharing information — it’s about creating a space where people feel safe to learn, connect, and grow together.

Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be. Our free mental wellness programs, Y Mind and Mind Medicine, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate a...

03/06/2026

Come and join us!
We give participants a supportive place to connect with others who share similar struggles. Being surrounded by people who “get it” helps reduce feelings of isolation and builds a sense of belonging
Participants can practice skills in real time — which is especially helpful for those managing social anxiety. Interactive learning helps participants connect the material to their own lives and encourages mutual support.

Our Spring groups are now open for registration.

Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be. Our free mental wellness programs, Y Mind and Mind Medicine, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate a...

02/26/2026

Tired of trying to control everything and ready to practice acceptance of imperfection, unpredictability and self-awareness. Are you seeking moments that feel grounded in connection, and alive with possibility?
We are inviting you to show up as you are, discover something unexpected, and leave feeling part of something real. It’s about presence, participation, and the power of what can only happen in “here and now” moments creating genuine, shared experiences. Moving away from endless, insignificant, “Instagrammable” moments.
In a world of doomscrolling and bed rotting, we foster real-world connections, initiating gatherings where you can observe and engage at your own pace. Set boundaries and focus on meaningful connections rather than superficial ones. It's about being present, breaking routine, and creating experiences tied to deeper connections, moving towards authenticity and community.
Purposefully gathering outside of a digitally saturated world where the noise of it disappears from your mind. It's about being fully present and embracing an experience that feels unique. Hopefully it's something you'll remember for years and with continued practice will deepen engagement in your journey through life.
Contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca

02/19/2026

Hi!
Our Spring Youth (18-30) Information sessions are now open for registration. If you have been putting it off, now is the time. It just might change your life.
If you know any teens (13-18) that are interested, if we get enough interest, we can build it. Tell them about it or show them our website.

01/28/2026

We will be starting our online Youth (18-30) group on February 10th, one week later than planned. We still have lots of spots open. Contact mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca for more information.

Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be. Our free mental wellness programs, Y Mind and Mind Medicine, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate a...

01/15/2026

Hi!
We still have some spots open for our virtual information sessions and group. This program is for any Youth 18-30 on Vancouver Island that would benefit with some supports for stress and worry. If stress is stopping you from having the life you want, let us help. This is a free program. Check out our website or contact us. See poster for details.

01/05/2026

Is your life not going the way you wish it would? Are you becoming overwhelmed with stress? We can help. We are offering our FREE mental wellness programs for Youth (18-30) this Winter. Depending on where you live on Vancouver Island we have both in-person (at UVic and Pacific Centre Family Services Association ) or over Zoom for anyone outside of those areas. We can provide tools and strategies to support you when you are experiencing difficult emotions and unsupportive thoughts. If you are in the Victoria area we will provide you with a Y membership to support your physical health. Yes, your physical and mental health are connected. Give friends and family a gift by sharing this post. Contact mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca for more information

12/18/2025

Tuck this in your back pocket for this holiday season...

Connecting with the present moment: Direct attention in an intentional way rather than by mere habit, noticing what is present here and now, inside us and out.
Acceptance: Allow ourselves to feel even when the feelings are painful or create a sense of vulnerability.
Defusion: See our thoughts with enough distance that we can choose what we do next, regardless of our mind's chatter.
Observing Self: Notice the story we've constructed of ourselves and gain perspective about who we are.
Values: Choose the qualities of being and doing that we want to evolve toward.
Committed Action: Create habits that support these choices.

For a deeper dive into these concepts, join us this winter!

12/11/2025

Is your life not going the way you wish it would? Are you becoming overwhelmed with stress? We can help. We are offering our FREE mental wellness programs for Youth (18-30) this Winter. Depending on where you live on Vancouver Island we have both in-person (at UVic and Pacific Centre Family Services Association ) or over Zoom for anyone outside of those areas. We can provide tools and strategies to support you when you are experiencing difficult emotions and unsupportive thoughts. If you are in the Victoria area we will provide you with a Y membership to support your physical health. Yes, your physical and mental health are connected. Give friends and family a gift by sharing this post. Contact mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca for more information.

12/05/2025

It's that time of the year again! There can be some peaks and valleys if you let it get to you. Let's practice staying present and try not to get pulled into the past or future. Neither exist right now. If you want to get some tools and strategies on how to do that come to Y Mind. We are offering in-person and virtual sessions this winter. Check it out here: https://vancouverislandy.com/program-services/community-health/mental-wellness/ or email mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca

Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be. Our free mental wellness programs, Y Mind and Mind Medicine, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate a...

11/17/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnF-PTiEf4s

Great video made by Southern Interior YMCA. Check it out to find out more about the Y Mind program! We are open for our information session registrations for our next Youth groups, both in-person and virtual.

Y Mind is a free program which provides mental health supports and group mindfulness sessions to youth in the Southern Interior of BC. Y Mind provides health...