YMCA Frontline Wellness Program

Supporting the Well-Being of Frontline Workers 

In recent years, frontline workers across all organizations have faced escalating levels of pressure and psychological stress, jeopardizing their mental and physical health. The demanding nature of their work often takes a toll on their daily lives, highlighting an urgent need for additional technical and mental health support.

Our 2-day YMCA Frontline Wellness Program offers practical tools to enhance communication skills, manage stress, and build resilience. By improving both professional effectiveness and personal well-being, we help frontline workers stay confident, calm, and safe in challenging situations. Our goal is to equip frontline workers with the skills to handle stressful situations while prioritizing their own health. The result: stronger, safer communities with more resilient workers.
 

Date: Monday, March 3 & Tuesday March 4, 2025 
Location: Taggart Family YMCA (180 Argyle Ave.) 
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM

Alternate Date: 
Tuesday, April 29 & Wednesday, April 30, 2025 if March is not suitable

Registration fee: 
$1200 + tax / participant 
$1000 + tax / participant for organizations registering 3 or more staff members

Limited YMCA registration scholarships available – contact the Y for more information 

To register: 
Please contact the People and Culture Department of the YMCA of the National Capital Region at peopleandculture@ymcaottawa.ca 
  

This program aims to address the holistic well-being of frontline workers by offering the following components:

1. Workshops 
   Learning will take place through case studies, demonstrations, small group discussions, interactive exercises, simulations and practice drills. These will introduce and reinforce essential skills, and provide ways to support colleagues. 
    
2. Mental Health Resources 
   Access to a library of evidence-based resources to support mental wellness and that complements our in-person workshops.