Medical City Healthcare Announces $50,000 Investment to Support Youth Mental Wellness Through Dallas YMCA Sports Programs
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 25, 2026) – Medical City Healthcare announced a grant of $50,000 from the HCA Healthcare Foundation to the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to support Beyond the Game, an initiative that equips youth sports coaches, parents, and staff with tools to address emotional regulation, anxiety, and behavioral challenges in elementary-aged children.
Beyond the Game delivers mental health content through short videos designed to foster a positive and supportive youth sports coaching environment. The goal is to provide coaches, who are often volunteers, with the tools, knowledge and resources to prioritize mental well-being within their teams.
“Healthcare extends beyond our hospitals walls – it includes supporting the emotional well-being of our community and its youth,” said Allen Harrison, president of Medical City Healthcare. “We are proud to support the YMCA’s mental wellness initiative. By equipping coaches with tools and training to recognize, support and promote mental wellness, we are investing in healthier athletes, stronger teams and more resilient communities.”
“We are grateful for our partnership with Medical City Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation, who share our commitment to improving the lives of those in our community,” said Curt Hazlebaker, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
The Dallas Y, the largest youth sports program in North Texas, serves more than 50,000 youth and more than 5,000 volunteer coaches annually. Since 2023, The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has been committed to strengthening all their programming through the lens of mental wellness.
Resilience means children, youth and families have effective coping skills and adopt positive strategies for strong mental well-being. As concerns about youth mental health continue to grow, teaching young people resilience and healthy coping skills has become a critical priority in helping children stay mentally strong and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges. To strengthen resiliency in children, we must also focus on building resiliency in the adults who work with and raise them.
About The YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas serves thousands of men, women and children each year, regardless of age, income or background. Anchored in 17 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver lasting personal and social change. The Y ensures all people have equitable access to the essentials needed to become thriving members of the community. Daily, the Y bridges and fills individual and community needs as a catalyst for impactful change. The YMCA makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, with three areas of focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. To learn more or get involved in improving our local communities, have opportunities to make an impact and support your neighbors, please visit us at www.ymcadallas.org.
About Medical City Healthcare
Committed to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City Healthcare strives to deliver excellence and provide high-quality healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and strength of HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of quality healthcare services with 185 hospitals in the United States and England, Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas region’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers. It includes 22 hospitals with 4,300 licensed beds, more than 5,000 active physicians, 8,000 nurses, 18,000 employees, 15 ambulatory surgery centers, 9 off-campus emergency rooms and more than 70 CareNow urgent care clinics. Three Medical City Healthcare hospitals are accredited comprehensive stroke centers, and 6 hold prestigious Magnet Recognized® designations on 12 campuses from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.