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
CALL OR TEXT FOR HELP
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
Click on a tab below to view resources.
Parenting Tips
How to Help Children Process Their Feelings
Phrases Kids Can Use to Stand up for Themselves
Conventional Wisdom vs. Brain Science
Pandemic – Helping Your Child Tipsheet
Pandemic – Supporting Yourself Tipsheet
Early Start. Are your children on track? – RCOC
A Roadmap to Child Safety – We Can Coalition
Resources for Families – We Can Coalition
Resources for Families (Spanish) – We Can Coalition
Child Care Toolkit – Help Me Grow OC
Positive Interactions, Resilient Children – Triple P
Positive Interactions, Resilient Children – Triple P (Spanish)
Positive Interactions, Responsible Teenagers – Triple P
Keeping Your Family Strong – Child Welfare Information Gateway
Keeping Your Family Strong (Spanish)
Managing Stress – Child Welfare Information Gateway
7 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety
“The Talk” – Wellness and Prevention Center
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.
OUR PARTNERS
CONTACT US
Monday – Friday | 9 am – 4 pm
714-508-7643
llombardo@ymcaoc.org
13821 Newport Ave #150
Tustin, CA 92780