Autism Mental Health Counselling
Autism Mental Health Counselling is a 6-month service offered to serve young people aged 6-17 who live with autism and face mental health difficulties.
In this creative and supportive group, participants will utilize the tree as a metaphor to tell stories about one's life. Participants can expect to build new, positive narratives about themselves and develop a stronger sense of identity.
Type:
Group, Mental Health and/or Addictions
Age:
10 – 17 years
Fees:
Free
Referral:
No referral required
Eligibility:
10 – 17 years
Languages offered:
English
Location:
100 Consilium Place, Suite 600
Hours:
Program runs for six Mondays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
For intake & referral
Call Help Ahead at 1-866-585-6486Program focus: Mental Health, Trauma, Youth
In this creative and supportive group, you’ll utilize the tree as a metaphor to tell stories about one’s life. Participants are invited to think of their life in relation to the different parts of a tree, highlighting what makes them unique.
Participants can expect to go from a tree of life to a forest of life and together, weather the storms of life.
This FREE 6-week in-person art program includes:
| Group | Age | Start Date | End Date | Note |
| Fall Group | 10–13 years | Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | |
| Winter Group | 10–13 years | Jan 11, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 | No session on Family day (Feb 15) |
| Spring Group | 13–17 years | Apr 5, 2027 | May 10, 2027 |
Got questions? Call program coordinator Zack Dias at 416-438-3697 ext. 12968 or email zack.dias@stridestoronto.ca.
For intake & referral
Call Help Ahead at 1-866-585-6486