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Classes for Caregivers

To help caregivers manage the stress that comes with caregiving, KYC offers three curriculum-based classes which address caregiver burnout.

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Subaru Share the Love 2025

Kenneth Young Center is honored to be a recipient of the funds raised through this Event to provide nutritious meals to local seniors in partnership with Subaru and Meals on Wheels.

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Self-Care for Caregivers

Caregiving requires giving your time and energy to the benefit of another person, making it important that you as the caregiver have time and energy to give.

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Have You Thanked an Informal Caregiver Lately?

Informal caregivers are heroes who provide care, often at significant financial and personal cost, and they deserve our thanks. Read why.

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We're Re-accredited by The Joint Commission

Kenneth Young Center is proud to announce its 2025 re-accreditation by The Joint Commission for another three years!

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Thank you for Hustling with KYC

Thank you to everyone who dove into a sea of kindness to support the health of our communities at the 24th Annual Hustle for Health 5K Run/Walk.

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Kenneth Young Center Welcomes New CEO Maurice D. Ware

Ken­neth Young Cen­ter (KYC) is proud to announce the appoint­ment of Mau­rice D. Ware as our new Pres­i­dent and Chief…

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Managing substance use during special events

Attending special events can be triggering from past experience and bring about opportunities for you to relive thoughts and habits that no longer serve you. This can be difficult for someone struggling to maintain their substance use goals. Here are a few tips we find may be helpful as you are planning ahead to attend the event.

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Caregiver Reflections and Connecting with Support

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, real caregivers share their experience and how they've found support.

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November is Caregiver Month

Our Caregiver Specialist honors the deeply impactful work of family caregivers and shares resources for the challenges that come along with caregiving.

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