Since North Carolina Ys launched grant-funded work to support teen mental health last March, the approach has varied across the state with some Ys launching teen programs for the first time and others expanding opportunities for teens. Our Ys meet regularly to share best practices, challenges and wins.

The North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs has partnered with Ambetter Health of North Carolina Inc. (Ambetter) to provide Ambetter members with a complimentary YMCA membership, starting January 1, 2025.  

Our Ys across the state have been incorporating mental health resources and support as part of the Mental Health Community Care Model via the Alliance's statewide funding to expand or launch teen programming with an intentional focus on mental health. 

The NC Alliance of YMCAs and YMCA of the Triangle hosted a Health Innovations Roundtable November 4, 2024, at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA, bringing together Dr.