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Pilot program at local YMCA summer camps to address youth mental health crisis - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Youth Mental Health Texas (Google News) · May 20, 2025
In plain language
A new pilot program called "YES YOU CAN!" is launching at YMCA summer camps in North Texas to support youth mental health. The initiative aims to provide help during the summer months when children are away from school-based services. Nearly 600 children and teens will participate in activities designed to build emotional strength and resilience. The program also provides training for camp counselors and resources for parents to help manage mental wellness at home.
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Key takeaways
- The pilot program launches in June 2025 at YMCA summer camps across North Texas.
- Mental health professionals will be available to campers both in person and through virtual sessions.
- Camp counselors will receive specialized training to better recognize and support the mental health needs of children.
- The initiative addresses a gap in services that occurs when students lose access to school resources during summer break.
- If the pilot is successful, organizers hope to expand the program to reach 7,000 campers by next summer.
Pilot program at local YMCA summer camps to address youth mental health crisis NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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