The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is a registered charity dedicated to igniting the growth and development of everyone in our community in spirit, mind and body. Our vision is one of thriving and healthy communities where everyone is generously welcomed and can shine. The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is guided by the following core values: Respect, Inclusiveness, Caring, Honesty, and Responsibility.  We are committed to removing barriers and supporting individuals wherever they are in their health journey. We are a thriving organization, equipped to ignite the best in our communities.

WEBSITE: https://www.ymcasouthwestns.ca/ 

SOCIALS: YMCALunenburgCounty on Facebook, @ymcalunenburg on Instagram

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The King Street YMCA Youth Centre aims to increase social awareness and emphasize the importance of the community’s role in the development of all youth by offering a range of free drop in programming and workshops focused on engagement through team building activity, increased awareness around healthy living skills, personal and leadership ability development and the learning of necessary skills to help youth achieve their fullest potential. 

PROGRAM SUPPORTS: Evening and weekend drop-in programs; Workshops; Recreation; South Shore connections; Youth Centre; Youth engagement; Life skills; Leadership; Educational support; Job Skills; Volunteer Opportunities; Food Security 

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All gender, inclusive, ages 11 – 18yrs 

REGION COVERED: Lunenburg County

LOCATION: 416 King Street, Bridgewater, NS

PHONE #: 902-530-3392

EMAIL: kim.whitman-mansfield@ns.ymca.ca (Kim)

HOW TO ACCESS: Drop-in Hours: Monday 6:00pm – 9:00pm (November – May); Wednesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm; Friday 5:30pm – 9:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm – 4:00pm 

DIRECT REFERRAL: Program, project and workshop specific referrals can be made by contacting the YMCA Youth Director, Kim Whitman-Mansfield at 902-530-3392 (office) or 902-212-1179 (cell) or kim.whitman-mansfield@ns.ymca.ca

PROGRAM WEBSITE: www.ymcalunenburgcounty.org/whatwe-offer/king-street-youth-centre/