Programs & Services
ADHD Seminars
Free online seminars for parents/caregivers of children ages 4 to 12 years old who may be struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Online – All seminars are held on ZOOM
Sep 2025 – May 2026
One Thursday every month, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
4 – 12 years
Free
All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals
Group
ADHD
Parents/caregivers of a child (ages 4 – 12 years) who may be struggling with ADHD
Anxiety Group for Children
The Anxiety Group for Children (AGC) program provides children with the skills for them to be able to successfully cope in various anxiety-provoking situations.
Virtual
Program schedule varies
7 – 12 years
Free
Self-referral welcome
Group
Communication Skills, Mental Health, Parenting, Skill Development…
Child ages 7 – 9 or 10 – 12 years
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.
100 Consilium Pl, 6th floor
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with evening hours available
6 – 17 years
Free
Self-referral welcome
Individual Therapy
Autism, Mental Health, Youth
Children and young people who are facing 1-2 difficulties
Circle of Security Parenting® Program
The Circle of Security® Parent Group helps parents to develop understanding of their child’s needs and confidence in parenting.
Online – Zoom Meetings
Days and hours vary by groups.
N/A
Free
Self-referral welcome
Group
Communication Skills, Mental Health, Parenting, Skill Development…
Parents with a child aged 4 months – 12 years
Community Counselling
Our Community Counselling program helps children, youth and their families understand, overcome and manage personal problems and/or mental health issues.
100 Consilium Place / 1940 Eglinton Ave / Virtual
Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
5 PM – 7:30 PM
12 – 18 years
Free
Self-referral. *A family member or caregiver can make a referral with youth consent.
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Abuse, Behaviour Difficulty, Mental Health
Youth and their family members/caregivers
Day Treatment – Children
The Day Treatment – Children program is an intensive therapeutic classroom setting for children experiencing social, emotional or behavioural issues.
Location details in program description
Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 3 PM
*Follows the mainstream school schedule
6 – 12 years
Free
Referral required
Day Program, Family Therapy, School
Behaviour Difficulty, Life Skills, Mental Health, School, …
Day Treatment – Youth
The Day Treatment Youth program provides an educational setting combined with therapy that helps young people to deal with a variety of problems.
Location details in program description
Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 3 PM
*Follows the mainstream school schedule
12 – 18 years
Free
All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals from youth or family
Day Program, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive, …
Behaviour Difficulty, Life Skills, Mental Health, School, …
Eligibility details in program description
Family Counselling
Family Counselling at Strides Toronto helps families get an understanding of their concerns and to enhance problem solving skills with a trained therapist.
100 Consilium Place / 1940 Eglinton Ave East
Monday – Friday
• Daytime: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• After school: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
6 – 12 years
Free
No referral required
Family Therapy, Infant and Child
Behaviour Difficulty, Communication Skills, Mental Health, Parenting…
Children aged 4 – 12 years
Infant Mental Health Program
Strides Toronto’s Infant Mental Health program offers a variety of family-focused, mental health assessment and treatment to families living in Scarborough.
1940 Eglinton Ave East / 100 Consilium Place*
*Service can be arranged at this location upon request.
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8 PM
0 – 3 years
Free
All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals from parents
Family Therapy, Infant and Child, Psychiatric
Abuse, Behaviour Difficulty, Child Welfare, Mental Health, …
Parents with young children under the age of 3 years who are concerned about their children’s behaviour
Intensive In-Home Treatment Program
Our Intensive In-Home Treatment (IIHT) program provides critical support to caregivers and children, working directly within your home to prevent out-of-home placements. We strengthen family…
In the community
Monday−Friday, 7 AM − 7 PM
6 – 12 years
Free
Caregivers or service providers can make a referral with caregiver agreement. Referrals are made through Help Ahead Central Point of Intake.
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive, Psychiatric…
Anti-Human Trafficking, Case Management, Mental Health
Children living with mental health, social and behavioural difficulties or low-high average cognitive functioning.
Live-In Treatment – Betty’s Place
Live-in treatment at Strides Toronto is an intensive, therapeutic, 24/7 care and treatment program for children who have been unable to adequately function in a…
In the community
Please note that this program is currently NOT operating.
6 – 12 years
Free
Referral required. Referrals are made through Help Ahead Central Point of Intake
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive, Psychiatric…
Abuse, ADHD, Behaviour Difficulty, Child Development, …
Children living with mental health, social and behavioural difficulties or low-high average cognitive functioning
Live-in Treatment – The Megan Residence
Our Live-In Treatment Program is a volunteer program offered to young people who are coping with an array of psychological, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges.
In the community
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
12 – 17 years
Free
Referral required.
Referral must be made by a service coordinator or mental health professional through Help Ahead Central Point of Intake.
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive
Abuse, Behaviour Difficulty, Child Welfare, Life Skills, …
Youth coping with psychological, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges
One Stop Talk/Parlons Maintenant
One Stop Talk provides single-session counselling support and ensures direct referral to additional services when needed.
Virtual
Monday – Friday, 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, 12 PM – 4 PM
0 – 17 years
Free
No referral required
Infant and Child
Mental Health
Children and Youth, Parents/Caregivers
Priority Access for Child Welfare (PACW)
Priority Access for Child Welfare (PACW) provides intensive family therapy to children and youth that are at-risk of being placed in child welfare.
In the community / 100 Consilium Place / 1940 Eglinton Ave East / Home (occasionally)
Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Children: 6 – 12 years | Youth: 12 – 17 years
Free
Referral required
Family Therapy, Intensive
Behaviour Difficulty, Child Welfare, Life Skills, Mental Health, …
• Children, youth and their caregivers
• No health card needed
Priority Access for Students (PAS)
The Priority Access for Students (PAS) Program provides individual and family focused counselling services as well as case management for TDSB and TCDSB students and…
1940 Eglinton Ave East / 100 Consilium Place*
*Service can be arranged at this location upon request.
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8 PM
6 – 17 years
Free
Referral required.
Referrals are made by TDSB and TCDSB school social workers to Strides Toronto.
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive, School…
Behaviour Difficulty
TDSB and TCDSB students and their family members
Short Term Counselling
Short Term Counselling (STC) services are designed to serve children and youth ages 6-17 years, and families who come to Strides looking for focused therapeutic…
100 Consilium Pl, 6th floor
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with evening hours available
6 – 17 years
Free
Self-referral welcome
Individual Therapy
Mental Health, Youth
Children and young people who are facing 1-2 difficulties
Slaight Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Program
Children, youth up to age 18, their mental health professional and families can access psychiatric consultation via video conferencing at a location that is the…
1940 Eglinton Ave East / Scarborough Health Network (SHN) location
Hours to be determined
14 – 24 years
Free
Referral required.
Family physician referral is required. Please visit your family doctor to discuss a referral to the Slaight DBT Program.
Mental Health and/or Addictions
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Relationships
Youth living in Scarborough with complex mental health conditions
Tree of Life Support Group
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…
100 Consilium Place, Suite 600
Program runs for six Mondays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
10 – 17 years
Free
No referral required
Group, Mental Health and/or Addictions
Mental Health, Trauma, Youth
10 – 17 years
Triple P
The Triple P program aims to prevent severe behavioural, emotional and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents.
Virtual
May 21 – July 9, 2026 (8 consecutive weeks)
Thursday, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
N/A
Free
Self-referral welcome
Group
Behaviour Difficulty, Child Development, Parenting
Parents of a child ages 6−12 years
Urban Tele-Mental Health Service
Children, youth up to age 18, their mental health professional and families can access psychiatric consultation via video conferencing at a location that is the…
Virtual
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
0 – 18 years
Free
Referral required.
Referral must be completed by a service provider with the youth and family.
All referral forms must be faxed to 647-689-2788.
Intensive, Psychiatric
ADHD, Autism, Behaviour Difficulty, Child Development, …
Children and youth living within the City of Toronto
What’s Up Walk-In
Immediate virtual and in-person mental health counselling for children, youth, young adults and their families, and families with infants
● 100 Consilium Place, Ground Floor, Suite 102
● 1940 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 300 [Thursdays Only]
See program description for details
※ Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Service will be CLOSED for staff training and appreciation events.
0 – 25 years
Free
No referral required
After School, Drop-in, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, …
Abuse, Behaviour Difficulty, LGBT, Mental Health, …
Individuals (under 26 years of age) and their caregivers