Community Mental Health Centers & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Community based supports for children, youth and familiesBabies Best Start / Healthy Babies Healthy ChildrenHome visiting program for parents of children birth-3 years, includes support in areas such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, healthy attachment, healthy eating, safety, child development, positive parenting, parent health and well-being and community resources; home visitors represent a variety of cultures and languagesCommunity SupportCulturally sensitive early intervention mental health services for children birth-12 years and their families, in various locations such as schools, community agencies, shelters, and EarlyOn programs; areas of service include parenting education and groups, children"s groups, brief counselling, anti-bullying and social skillsGender Based Violence ProgramSupports for youth and young adults 12-29 years, who are at risk of or have been involved in human trafficking or sex trade, including trauma therapy, case management and service navigation, peer support, support group, and community outreach and education; contact GBVinfo@stridestoronto.ca or 416-438-3697 ext 13265Growing Healthy Together Prenatal ProgramInformation and support for pregnant women with risk factors linked to low birth weightYouth Outreach Worker ProgramAssists at-risk youth 12-21 years and their families in East Toronto connect with mental health and other community services; includes individualized programming and support to overcome language and cultural barriers; also intensive intervention in areas such as mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship or family violence and/or human and sex traffickingSee separate listings for residential treatment programs (intake through CARS, 416-482-7884), and Preschool Speech and Language Program (intake through Surrey Place)Programs and services may be provided in various locations