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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Parenting and Family Support Program
Organizations: YOUTHLINK
Phone Numbers: 416-967-1773
Fax: 416-967-7515
Email: info@youthlink.ca
Website: www.youthlink.ca
Address: 636 Kennedy Rd
Toronto, ON
M1K 2B3
Intersection: Eglinton Ave E and Kennedy Rd
Location: Toronto (Kennedy Park)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Evenings By Appointment Only
Dates: Walk-in counselling closed on Fri May-June
Service Description: The Family Support Program serves youth aged 12-21 years with intellectual disabilities and living at home with their families. The program is based on case management model and has 3 specialized programs that offer support to parents and caregivers:
  • Positive Parenting Program - assists parents and caregivers to build skills so they can understand and support adolescent development, provide a positive family setting and connect with other services in their community.
  • Family Therapy- assists families to deal with a variety of issues including grief and death, family conflict, separation and divorce, depression, eating disorders, gender and sexuality issues, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, physical/sexual abuse and family violence.
  • WrapAround Family Services - works with families with multiple needs to create a plan and help them achieve their goals.
  • Journey to Zero - provides customized supports and resources through a series of early interventions that strengthen families and allow children and youth to stay at home and in their communities.
Fees: Free
Application: Youth who have diagnosis of intellectual disability, ages 12 to 21 years, and living at home with their families.
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Please contact Intake Worker at 416-967-1773 to register.
Languages: English ; Mandarin ; Cantonese ; Urdu ; Hindi ; Armenian ; French
Area(s) Served: Toronto

This information was last completely updated on: 3-3-2025


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