Y Mind Vancouver Island

04/29/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFujkDK1Xtw
Here is a quick little video with some participants sharing their Y Mind experience. We still have lots of space open in both our Cook Street Village and Westshore programs for 18-30 year olds. Contact mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca or call 778-584-7360 for more information.

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04/27/2026

Are you between the 18 and 30 years old and interested to learn more about how your mind works? Are you interested in having a better relationship with your inner world and your stress? Would you like to get some insight, tools and strategies to build a more meaningful life?
If this is you, come to one of our spring Y Mind info sessions happening now.

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...

04/23/2026

Y Mind is like chocolate you must experience it to get the full effect. Life can sometimes be unpleasant; however, the overall experience of life is meant to be lived and savored. We can help you navigate some of the more uncomfortable experiences. It is an education on how your mind works and how to create a better relationship with it through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

Lots of space in our Spring groups! Come to an information session to find out more about it. Pay attention to the stories your mind is telling you about it and come find out if they are true. If you are feeling a bit nervous about it then you are in the right place.

04/09/2026

Are you nervous about starting a new job?
Nervous about going on a first date?
Worried about losing your job?
Stressed out about parenting?
Worried about your health?
Are you a perfectionist?
Do you care too much about what others think of you?
Get nervous about public speaking?

Would you like to meet new people?
Build your confidence?
Learn about how your mind works?
Make decisions based on your own values?
Create a life with meaning and purpose?

WE CAN HELP!

We still have lots of space in our information sessions for our spring groups. Go to our website to register and find out more: https://vancouverislandy.com/program-services/community-health/mental-wellness/

03/26/2026

Come and join us to learn more about how your mind works when dealing with stress. We will provide tools and strategies to create a more meaningful life even when times are difficult.

In a world of doomscrolling and bed rotting, we engage in real-world connections, gatherings where you can observe and engage at your own pace. Focus on meaningful connections rather than superficial ones. It's about being present, breaking routine, and creating experiences tied to making connections, moving towards authenticity and community.

We are offering two Youth (18-30) groups this Spring one at our Westhills Y Association Services office and the other at Cook Street Village Activity Centre to register for one of our information sessions to learn more go to our website here: https://vancouverislandy.com/program-services/community-health/mental-wellness/

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.