Support Groups

COVID19 All FSYR offices closed, no walk-in service until further notice; telephone, email and/or video counselling available; call, email or visit website for updates and informationCounselling and community support programs and services for children, youth, adults, couples and families, including support with parenting, relationships, coming out, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family stress and separation and divorceCounsellingFor individuals, couples and families, in a variety of formats including language-specific, telephone, face-to-face and single session consultation; for details visit websiteVirtual walk-in counselling for youth, adults, couples and families operates on first come, first served basis, accessed once per month virtual appointments 15-90 minutes depending on individual needs call 905-895-2371 Mon-Tue, Thu 10 am-5 pm (excludes holidays) to book appointment not a crisis serviceTriple P ParentingResources and support for parents managing children with behavioural and emotional issues; individual or group sessions available for parents of kids birth-12 years, parents of teens 13-17 years and parents of children with developmental/behavioural issues; visit www.triplep.netGroup ServicesRange of psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs for children, youth and adults on topics including developing social skills, managing anger and anxiety, practising mindfulness, parenting and LGBTQ+ issues; language-specific groups offered in the community; check group calendar for detailsOutreach and PresentationsCommunity-based mental health supports ensure inclusive and accessible services; includes language-specific counselling, group services, parenting workshops and presentations at several locations in the communityFamilies and Schools Together (FAST)Eight-week prevention program for parents and children helps with future social integration and participation, academic achievement and healthy lifestyle decisions; FASTWORKS 2-year, bi-monthly, parent-led follow-up program accessed through school2SLGBTTQ+ ServicesHost and lead agency for York Rainbow Network and York Rainbow Information, Referral and Support Line, 1-888-York-LGBT (1-888-967-5542) safe access to individual, couple and family counselling, group services and community outreach support counsellors attend sensitivity and awareness training, with experience in areas such as coming out, sexual orientation, gender identity, life transitions, relationships, discrimination, parenting community consultation and training services for information contact Barb Urman 1-866-415-9723, 905-415-9719, burman@fsyr.ca