Youth Connection Association

💬 Mental Health & Wellness Workshops

Strong minds. Steady hearts. Safe spaces to learn stress tools, build resilience, and talk about what really matters — with care, dignity, and zero judgment.

What You’ll Learn

Evidence-informed tools taught with compassion — to help youth navigate stress, emotions, and relationships with confidence.

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Stress & Anxiety Tools

Breathwork, grounding, and simple nervous-system resets for tough moments.

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Emotional Literacy

Name it, frame it, tame it — recognizing feelings and choosing healthy responses.

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Healthy Relationships

Boundaries, consent, communication, and conflict skills for friends, family, and peers.

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Digital Wellness

Social media hygiene, screen balance, and protecting mental health online.

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Sleep & Habits

Routines that actually stick: sleep, nutrition basics, movement, and time management.

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Resilience & Self-Compassion

Growth mindset, gratitude, and practical self-care for real life, not perfection.

How It Works

Sign Up: Choose a topic series (4–6 weeks) or a single-session workshop.
Small Groups: Age-based cohorts led by trained facilitators (counsellors/mentors).
Practice: Role-plays, journaling prompts, and take-home tools to use right away.
Check-Ins: Optional one-on-one follow-up and referrals when needed.

We are not a crisis or clinical service. If higher-level care is needed, we’ll help with warm referrals.

“Healing starts where honesty feels safe.”
— Youth Connection Association

Who Can Join & When

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Ages

Open to ages 12–29. Separate cohorts for middle school, high school, and young adults.

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Schedule

After-school/evenings (Mon–Fri) + select Saturdays. New series start monthly.

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Format

In-person circles and live virtual sessions. Anonymous Q&A available in most sessions.

Ready to build a stronger you?

Pick your topic, choose a start date, and we’ll send your welcome kit and session link.

Join Us Today

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand the importance of clarity and are here to provide answers to your most common queries.

1. What is Youth Connection Association for Academic Excellence?

We are a non-profit community organization based in Windsor, Ontario, dedicated to empowering youth through academic support, mentorship, mental health programs, creative arts, job readiness, and community engagement.

2. Who can join your programs?

Our programs are open to children, teens, and young adults (ages 8–25). Some programs are age-specific (e.g. tutoring for school-age youth, job readiness for older teens/young adults).

3. Do I need to pay to join?

Most of our programs are free or low-cost, thanks to grants, donations, and community support. Some special events may require a small registration fee, but we never turn away youth because of financial barriers.