Y Mind Matters – Practicing Self-Care

Practicing Self-Care Y Mind Matters is a series of 5 webinars that will focus on helping Newcomers improve their mental and physical wellbeing, as well as an opportunity to form connections with other participants. Through engaging and informative webinars done by experts in the field, as well as interactive activities such as fitness classes, participants…

Y Mind Matters – Introduction to Mindfulness

Introduction to Mindfulness Y Mind Matters is a series of 5 webinars that will focus on helping Newcomers improve their mental and physical wellbeing, as well as an opportunity to form connections with other participants. Through engaging and informative webinars done by experts in the field, as well as interactive activities such as fitness classes,…

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How to Maintain Mental Health

This blog was written by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist Doris Garcia.  The COVID-19 pandemic and being in quarantine has changed the routine of our daily lives. These days, we have to work from home to avoid getting sick. We have to manage work with limited equipment and space and have virtual…