Program Description

The H.O.P.E. Program is a weekly one-hour therapeutic support group led by credentialed counselors who help participants explore and gain insight about emotional overeating. Throughout the program, participants learn and practice new strategies to help break related behaviors.

This program is designed for people who struggle with their body weight. While our program recognizes the importance of the spiritual, mental and physical components when seeking lifestyle change, our focus in the H.O.P.E. program is primarily on the emotional component. The group provides support as participants discover and practice strategies that can break unhealthy behaviors associated with overeating.

We will provide a safe environment as we explore related topics and provide practical tools to assist participants toward lifestyle change. The goal of the H.O.P.E. program is to enable participants to develop these strategies into habits in order to maintain a lasting lifestyle change.


Overview

Connecting with you is our first priority! At the Harris YMCA, our purpose is to help you improve and enhance the quality of your life. By assisting you in identifying and meeting your goals, and by connecting to our staff, volunteers and other members, we believe that you will tap into your God-given potential and experience success.

Childcare is provided during H.O.P.E. meetings. Childwatch is available between 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at a rate of $2.50 per child, per hour. Evening childcare is provided at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis between 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM for H.O.P.E. participants in our evening program. Any other childcare questions can be directed to (704) 716-6844.