Fitness is the what the Hopkins County Family YMCA strives for â whether it comes in the form of physical fitness or mental health fitness.
Earlier this month, 27 employees from the child care center were certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid to help childrenâs mental well-being during COVID-19.
âAs this pandemic has gone on, I have seen the attitude in children change,â said Chad Hard, CEO of the YMCA. âThey are experiencing everything we are as adults.â
He said children are experiencing symptoms of frustration, anguish, loss, lack of resources and isolation while being taken care of by adults who are going through the same things.