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YWCA Mindset

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YWCA Mindset is a specialized employment program for job seekers who are seeking support with stress management, anxiety and/or depression.

Through a partnership between YWCA Metro Vancouver and Coast Mental Health, this new program offers a safe, stigma-free environment to empower participants to achieve balance and gain motivation to pursue their goals.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Group workshops and one-to-one support in a safe and supportive environment
Career exploration based on interests, values and strengths
Funding for short- and long-term training opportunities
Participants receive individualized support to set goals and make an action plan to obtain employment or pursue further education
Access to free counselling and peer support
Health and wellness components, including gardening, yoga and meditation
Job development services, employer contacts and work experience
Financial supports (food, transit, work clothing) and completion bonus available

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE

Seeking support for managing stress, anxiety and/or depression
A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person legally entitled to work in Canada
Living in Metro Vancouver
Unemployed or precariously employed
Able to commit to a 12-week program

Join us for our last intake starting on January 5, 2022.

Participants' Quotes

Barbara

The program helped me by providing tools that taught me how to improve my mental health and, especially, by offering a non-judgmental and supportive environment which allowed to feel confident again.

Melody

The YWCA Mindset program helped by providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment to explore values, personality and well-being in a work context.

T.A.

The workshops were well-structured and easy to understand, and the focus on mental health early on created a great foundation.

YWCA Mindset
mindset@ywcavan.org
604 209 5796