YMCA SOUTHCOAST HAS BEEN WORKING TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THOUSANDS OF YOUTHS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHCOAST REGION FOR OVER 160 YEARS. ITS AREAS OF FOCUS ARE 1) HEALTHY LIVING, 2) SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND 3) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND AIMS TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO EVERYONE TO LEAD A HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE. IT ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY OFFERING DIRECT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, RESOURCES, FACILITIES, AND EXPERTISE, AS WELL AS BY LOWERING OR REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.