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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

YMCA Community Services (YCS) is a branch of the YMCA of Orange County, which provides services to members of the Orange County community that focus on emotional health and well-being. We support children, youth, and adults with special needs to promote skill-building, social opportunities, and a safe place for loved ones to know that while they are working, their child or adult with special needs is well cared for. In addition to special needs services, YCS is invested in all populations, from families with young children to older adults.

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Check out the resources below to learn more!

MY MENTAL HEALTH

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

KNOW THE RISK FACTORS

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NEW PROGRAM!
Recreational Inclusion

The YMCA’s Social and Recreational Support Program is designed for people with special needs ages 3-21 in Orange County. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to access any social and recreational activities in the Orange County community. If your loved one needs support in activities such as swimming, ballet, basketball, art, or another similar recreational activity – then this program is for you! We provide the aide for your loved one to participate in recreational activities you have enrolled them in. Your loved one can experience joy, feel empowered, build valuable life skills, and make new friendships!

Click here to view the flyer for this program!

FREE PROGRAM!
Expectant Parents & Healthy Babies Program: Strategies for Emotional Wellness

Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest joys and hardest jobs. With all the love, cuddles, laughter, and special moments come some major life changes.

Our program offers a series of 5 sessions for pregnant parents to come, learn from a specialist, meet other parents and build community.

Classes are offered in the community at various locations and are available in English & Spanish.

Click here to view the flyer for this program!

Classes are held every Tuesday from 6-7:30 PM (no class on 11/22/22 or 12/20/22)
To Sign Up or Learn More call: 714-508-7643 or Click Here! 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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YMCA PROGRAMS

New Horizons

The New Horizons program provides safe and supervised recreational outings in the community that offers social interaction, skill-building, and life-long friendships for adults with disabilities.

Inclusion

Our Inclusion program provides services to families and children with, but not limited to: developmental and learning disabilities, sensory challenges, epilepsy, autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, as well as assist with self-care (diapering, feeding, etc.) if needed.

MEET OUR STAFF

Lee Lombardo, LCSW
YCS Associate Executive Director

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Alicia Diaz
New Horizons Program Director

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Danyel McQuinn
Inclusion Program Director

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Disability is a natural part of the human experience that does not diminish the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently, to exert control and choice over their own lives, and to fully participate in and contribute to their communities through full integration and inclusion in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of United States Society.
 – Americans with Disabilities Act

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