We believe in whole-person wellbeing
At YMCA of the North, we are here to support you on your journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life and want to ensure everyone can achieve their full potential.
We believe wellbeing is personalized, nonlinear, communal, equitable, and interconnected. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing. Our circumstances and experiences are ever-changing. And the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities are interwoven.
Five Dimensions of Wellbeing
The Five Dimensions of Wellbeing is an interdisciplinary and intersectional framework grounded by the human need for self-love, community, and purpose. These dimensions offer guidance for self and community care.
Nourish
To nourish means to feed the spirit, mind, and body so that we may improve our lives, better our communities, and care for the environment.
Move
From the basics of breathing to enjoying beloved activities, movement is essential to whole-person wellbeing.
Reflect
Reflection is an intentional practice that helps us seek a more profound understanding and make meaning of our experiences, alone or with others.
Connect
We must authentically connect with ourselves, others, and nature to build relationships that offer purpose and a shared sense of belonging.
Restore
Restore is an ongoing journey of tending to our spirits, minds, and bodies to relax and replenish ourselves, our communities, and our environment.
Whole people. Whole lives. Whole communities.
YMCA of the North is committed to addressing social determinants of health, bridging the gap between clinical healthcare and community whole-person care, and cultivating an equitable health ecosystem to eliminate disparities.
A George Wellbeing Initiative
Thank you to Penny and Bill George and the George Family Foundation for their passionate commitment to whole-person health and wellbeing, and to YMCA of the North.