Mental Health Awareness Month
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING & BELONGING May is Mental Health Awareness Month! At the Y, we believe that mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being and that everyone should […]
Housing Navigation & Support

Housing Navigation & Support Finding housing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating limited options and complex systems. If you’re couch surfing, staying with relatives, facing housing instability, or living […]
Helping Individuals Retain Employment (HIRE)
HELPING INDIVIDUALS RETAIN EMPLOYMENT (HIRE) BUILD SKILLS. EXPLORE CAREERS. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP. GET STARTED WHO WE SUPPORT HIRE supports young adults ages 16–24 in San Diego County who are […]
Mental Health Warmline
MENTAL HEALTH WARMLINE FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, NON-CRISIS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Call 1-866-937-9276 WHO WE SUPPORT The Warmline is a non-crisis phone service for caregviers and individuals seeking mental and behavioral health […]
Practicum Placement Opportunities
PRACTICUM PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH YMCA Youth & Family Services offers practicum placements for students and emerging professionals interested in building a […]
Mental Health Services for Families
Mental Health Services for Families At the Y, we believe that strong, connected families lay the foundation for lifelong well-being. Our mental health services are designed to equip parents and […]
YMCA of San Diego County
JANUARY IS FREE AT THE Y OUR BEST DEAL OF THE YEAR It’s the best time to join the Y! Pay nothing until February when you join by January 20. […]
Five Tips: Understanding Your Teen and Improving Your Relationship
YMCA mental health clinician, Dejanee Shanklin, offers valuable insights for parents seeking to foster stronger connections and support their teen’s growth and development 1. Find an activity of mutual interest. […]
ACTIVITY: Managing Our Emotions
BY: TIANA HOPKINS, LCSW If we can regulate our emotions, we are able behave in the ways we want to, giving us ultimate control over our actions and reactions. The […]
Raising Kids and Teens – A Manual-ish!
BY: KRISTINA HALMAI-GILLAN, LMFT Do you have a child or young adult in your life that you love? Does the current youth mental health crisis worry you? It certainly worries me. […]