Community Partnerships
The Y has a long history of working together with likeminded individuals and organizations that are committed to building a positive future for children and families in our community.
Partnerships enable the Y to deliver important programs to the community, particularly in the areas of child care, health promotion, disease prevention initiatives, youth outreach and employment.
Collaborations with health organizations and partnerships with local businesses have resulted in the development of the following Y programs:
The Coach Approach | Healthy Hearts | Prenatal Wellness | Healthy Choices
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The Coach Approach® for Chronic Disease Management
Our YMCA-YWCA is proud to be working with the Interior Health Authority to bring The Coach Approach to adults in the early stages of chronic disease. The Coach Approach is a research-proven system that provides one-on-one behavior change counseling for participants to build the skills required to maintain regular and sustainable physical activity. This program is for those who have or are at risk of diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, lung disease or depression who are medically stable and have an interest in becoming physically active to prevent the progression of their disease. The Coach Approach meetings are offered at various locations in Kelowna & West Kelowna. To access this program contact Adriane at 250.808.7946 or along@ymca-ywca.com.
Healthy Hearts
Have you recently been diagnosed or are at risk of developing a chronic disease such as heart or lung disease or diabetes? Join Healthy Hearts – a supervised physical activity program designed to help keep you physically active and improve your health.
How this program works:
- Common enrollment criteria include a physician referral, graduation from a rehabilitation program such as C.O.A.C.H or respiratory rehab or multiple risk factors related to a chronic disease.
- Meet one-on-one with a YMCA Trainer who will design an individualized exercise program based on your goals and needs.
For registration information, please call 250.808.7946.
Prenatal Wellness
Give you and your baby the best start to your new lives together by joining the Prenatal Wellness Program as early in your pregnancy as possible. This program includes prenatal fitness and educational sessions to give you all the tools you need to maintain “wellness” during this exciting time. Endorsed by Interior Health and offered in partnership with the YMCA-YWCA of the Central Okanagan and The Bridge; Youth and Family Services. Please note: This is not a labour & delivery class. Registration and medical clearance required. Please call 250.808.7946 or email prenatal@ymca-ywca.com for details.
Healthy Choices
The Y is committed to supplying healthy snacks and meals in their child care, preschool and out of school care programs. A donation from RBC Foundation will enable to Y to purchase healthy foods items from Choices Market, who have extended supplier discounts, rebates and donations to the Y Child Care programs so snacks and meals are affordable. Choices Markets will also be providing the Y Child Care participants with program activities that include food education, nutritional advice and cooking classes for families.
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