A Community Health Hub in Downtown Wilmington
The YMCA Wellness Exchange is a welcoming community health hub located at the Central YMCA in downtown Wilmington. Open to YMCA members and non-members, the Wellness Exchange helps individuals and families connect with health education, prevention programs, community resources, and trusted medical and social service partners.
When you visit, a trained YMCA of Delaware team member will take time to understand your needs and health goals. In a supportive, judgment-free environment, they can help you find helpful resources, navigate health and social services, and provide referrals to programs and organizations that can support your journey toward better health and well-being.
Central YMCA
501 W 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Connect with YMCA Wellness Exchange Staff by clicking the get started button below.
Need Assistance? Contact us via phone (302) 254-9622 or e-mail here.
Hours of Operation
- Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The YMCA Wellness Exchange is available to both members & non-members. A photo ID is required to enter the building.
Building Healthier Communities—Together
The Wellness Exchange was created to address critical community health needs in Wilmington, an area with some of the highest rates of chronic disease and obesity in Delaware.
Through a collaborative partnership between:
- YMCA of Delaware
- The Obesity Association, a division of the American Diabetes Association
- Obesity Action Coalition
- Rose Hill Community Center
- Rural Innovation Hub (SCHC)
The Wellness Exchange serves as a centralized resource for:
- Obesity and chronic disease education
- Type 2 diabetes awareness and prevention
- Referrals for obesity-related medical care
- Support services addressing social determinants of health
- Prevention programs and healthy lifestyle resources
By bringing trusted community partners together, the Wellness Exchange helps individuals navigate connected health systems with confidence and clarity.
YMCA Wellness Exchange Events
6 events found.
Events
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Home Buying Session
Locations: Central YMCA
Join the YMCA Wellness Exchange in the Longwood Room for an informative home-buying session with Sara Altagracia from Fulton Bank. Learn the ABCs of the mortgage lending process and better...
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Breast Cancer and Understanding Obesity as a Chronic Disease
Locations: New Calvary Baptist Church
Join the YMCA Wellness Exchange and Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for an educational event focused on breast cancer awareness and obesity as a chronic disease. Learn more about breast cancer...
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Diabetes Prevention: Reducing Your Risk
Locations: Central YMCA
Learn more about diabetes prevention, including key health behaviors, risk factors and local programs that can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Join the YMCA Wellness Exchange...
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Diabetes Prevention: Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Locations: Rose Hill Community Center
Join the Wellness Exchange at the Rose Hill Community Center in Room C115. Discover how healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent type 2 diabetes. This session will explore practical ways...
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Health Insurance Understood
Locations: Rose Hill Community Center
Have questions about health insurance? Join the YMCA Wellness Exchange at the Rose Hill Community Center in Room C115 for an informative session with Yolanda Mohammed from the YSM Agency....
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Chronic Disease Program Outreach and Food Giveaway
Locations: Central YMCA
Stop by the YMCA Wellness Exchange table in the lobby to learn more about chronic disease prevention and healthy living programs available through the YMCA of Delaware. Participants can pick...
Events
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Home Buying Session
Locations: Central YMCAJoin the YMCA Wellness Exchange in the Longwood Room for an informative home-buying session with Sara Altagracia from Fulton Bank. Learn the ABCs of the mortgage lending process and better...
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Breast Cancer and Understanding Obesity as a Chronic Disease
Locations: New Calvary Baptist ChurchJoin the YMCA Wellness Exchange and Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for an educational event focused on breast cancer awareness and obesity as a chronic disease. Learn more about breast cancer...
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Diabetes Prevention: Reducing Your Risk
Locations: Central YMCALearn more about diabetes prevention, including key health behaviors, risk factors and local programs that can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Join the YMCA Wellness Exchange...
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Diabetes Prevention: Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Locations: Rose Hill Community CenterJoin the Wellness Exchange at the Rose Hill Community Center in Room C115. Discover how healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent type 2 diabetes. This session will explore practical ways...
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Health Insurance Understood
Locations: Rose Hill Community CenterHave questions about health insurance? Join the YMCA Wellness Exchange at the Rose Hill Community Center in Room C115 for an informative session with Yolanda Mohammed from the YSM Agency....
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Chronic Disease Program Outreach and Food Giveaway
Locations: Central YMCAStop by the YMCA Wellness Exchange table in the lobby to learn more about chronic disease prevention and healthy living programs available through the YMCA of Delaware. Participants can pick...