Building Belonging and
Emotional Well-Being

We’re embedding mental health services across our Y centers and community programs, so Angelenos of all ages can get the support they need, right where they are.

Programs vary by location, but may include:

• The Calm Toolkit Program: A 6-week group focused on stress reduction through personalized coping strategies, mindfulness, and time management tools to build resilience and support long-term well-being.
• Building Resilience Series: A multi-week series that helps youth, parents, and older adults build emotional strength, navigate life’s challenges, and foster healthy relationships.
  • Building Resilient Youth — Helps youth and teens learn practical tools to manage stress, navigate challenges, and build a brighter future. 
  • Building Resilient Parents — A mindful parenting program (ages 2–12) that strengthens mental health, emotional resilience, and positive parenting skills. 
  • Building Resilient Seniors — Supports older adults (55+) in building a healthy body, mind, and spirit. 
• Colorful Minds (Youth & Teens): An art-based program for youth (8-12) and teens (ages 13–17) to explore emotions, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and connect through creativity. 
• Together We Heal: Community Resilience Workshops for any community going through a hard time, to heal and grow stronger together — open to all ages. Activities include fun family activities, art as healing, growth and awareness, and resilience and reflection.
• Colors of Wisdom: A program for older adults (55+) designed to enhance emotional wellness and social connections through art and creative expression. 
• Age-Specific Mental Health Groups: Tailored programs that support emotional wellness for athletes, families, and youth through trauma-informed tools and age-specific strategies.
• SELmillas y Raíces: A 6-week program using visual metaphors and interactive activities to help youth explore emotions, develop a growth mindset, and build social-emotional learning skills. 
• Age-Specific Art-Based Therapy Programs: Creative, age-tailored art-based therapy groups for kids, teens, and older adults — designed to support self-expression, build coping skills, and foster connection through the power of art.
• Art-Based Therapy Single-Session Workshops: Creative, one-time sessions that support emotional expression, stress relief, and personal growth through hands-on art experiences.
• Single-Session Workshops: One-time sessions covering topics like anxiety, self-esteem, goal setting, grief, and more — designed to offer practical tools for mental and emotional wellness.