Programs & Services
ADHD Seminars
Psychoeducation-based group for parents/caregivers of children ages 4 to 12 years old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Online – All seminars are held on ZOOM
Sep 2024 – May 2025
One Tuesday every month, 5:30 PM – 7 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
Circle of Security® Parent Group
Strides Toronto\’s 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. Contact us for details.
N/A
Free
No referral required
Group
Communication Skills, Mental Health, Parenting, Skill Development…
Parents with a child aged 0 – 6 years
Community Counselling
Our Community Counselling program helps children, youth and their families understand, overcome and manage personal problems and/or mental health issues.
1200 Markham Road, Suite 200, Scarborough
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
12 – 18 years
Free
Referral required
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
4 – 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
Facing Your Fears
The Facing Your Fears program provides children with the skills for them to be able to successfully cope in a variety of anxiety-provoking situations.
325 Milner Avenue, Suite 110, Scarborough
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
7 – 12 years
Free
No referral required
Group
Communication Skills, Mental Health, Parenting, Skill Development…
Children aged 6 – 12 years
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.
325 Milner Avenue, Suite 110, Scarborough
2206 Eglinton Ave E., Suite 140, Scarborough
Monday – Friday
• Daytime: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• After school: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
4 – 12 years
Free
No referral required
Family Therapy, Infant and Child
Behaviour Difficulty, Communication Skills, Mental Health, Parenting…
Children aged 4 – 12 years
Help Ahead
Help Ahead is a free referral phone service that connects infants, children, youth up to 18 years old and their families to mental health and…
Virtual
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM
0 – 18 years
Free
All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals from youth and family members
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Infant and Child
Abuse, Autism, Behaviour Difficulty, Developmental Disability, …
Infants, children, youth up to 18 years old and their families
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.
325 Milner Avenue, Scarborough
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 Child and Family Services
Our Intensive Child and Family Service is offered to children and their caregivers who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges that interfere with their…
• Homes
• Community locations
• Strides office – 325 Milner Avenue, Suite 110, Scarborough
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8 PM
0 – 12 years
Free
All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals
Family Therapy, Intensive
Behaviour Difficulty, Child Welfare, Communication Skills, Mental Health, …
Intake will help determine if Intensive Services is the most appropriate service or if there is an alternate service that may better meet your needs
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…
Location is within the south/west Scarborough area
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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.
The Megan Residence
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
12 – 18 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.
• Strides office – 1200 Markham Rd., Suite 200
• Child Welfare agency office
• Community
• Home (occasionally)
Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Children: 6 – 12 years | Youth: 12 – 18 years
Free
Referral required
Family Therapy, Intensive
Behaviour Difficulty, Child Welfare, Life Skills, Mental Health, …
Children and Youth,
Family members/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…
1200 Markham Road, Suite 200, Scarborough
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8 PM
5 – 18 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
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…
The DBT program is offered both at Strides Toronto and SHN.
25 Week Program, Hours Vary
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
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.
325 Milner Avenue, Suite 110, Scarborough
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8 PM
6 – 12 years
Free
No referral required
Group
Behaviour Difficulty, Child Development, Parenting
Families with children aged 6 – 12 years old
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
In-person: 1200 Markham Road, Suite 200, Scarborough
Virtual: Call 416-438-3697, press 1 and then enter ext. 12230 for reception
See program description for details
0 – 29 years
Free
No referral required
After School, Drop-in, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, …
Abuse, Behaviour Difficulty, LGBT, Mental Health, …
Individuals aged 0 – 29 years old and their caregivers