Community Well-Being

200 Years in the Making

For nearly 200 years, the YMCA has supported community well-being. The Y proudly supports people across the entire lifespan from infants carried through the doors of our child care centres to seniors walking through the door of our fitness facilities.

YMCA WorkWell was founded on one key premise: Adults spend approximately 90,000 of their waking hours at work. If the YMCA is going to meet people where they're at, supporting the well-being of our communities has to consider the well-being of our workplaces. And with that dream, YMCA WorkWell was born.

A picture of the YMCA in the early 1900s

We exist to make an impact in our workplaces and our communities.

It's great to meet you!

We're a small, but mighty team of psychologists, researchers, certified coaches, and advisors combining our skills and passions to make your workplace better.

Dave Whiteside, Ph.D

Director of Insights

Kate Toth, Ph.D

Director of Coaching & Partner Success

Tessa Neilson, Ph.D

Well-Being Research Analyst

Samantha Green

Operations Coordinator

Our Mission

To partner with purpose-driven leaders to build healthy, thriving workplaces across North America - one organization at a time.

Our Vision

To build a future for our communities where healthy work is the norm, not the exception. For everyone.

Our Values

Intentionality
Authenticity
Care and Connection
Curiosity
Data-driven Decisions

Healthier Teams
Healthier Communities

When you invest in your team with YMCA WorkWell, you also invest in communities. Our proceeds are re-invested back into  YMCA community programs such as:

Free health management programs for Canadians living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, Parkinson's and dementia.

Free youth programming for newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+ and racially diverse youth.

Free family services and supports for new parents and caregivers.

We know our competitors can't say the same.

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96% of parents agree that WorkWell has had a positive impact on their organization


Your trusted well-being partner.

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"People are at the heart of our strategic plan, and WorkWell is instrumental in ensuring we can effectively support both our staff and our participants."

We use WorkWell at our own Y and I deeply appreciate the data, support, and remarkable impact that the WorkWell team provides to make our YMCA better. Their efforts make a significant difference in helping us achieve our mission and enhance the overall experience for everyone involved. WorkWell helps our Y meet people where they are, and that is how our Y is able to boost our impact.

Mike Ennis, CEO
YMCA of Three Rivers

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250 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON
Contact us: workwell@ytr.ymca.ca

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