Groups and Workshops

YSSN’s groups and workshops will help you understand your situation and give you useful ways to care for yourself and your loved ones. Being part of a group or workshop is also a way for you to get connected to other people who are in similar situations so you can grow your community of care and support.


RAMP Up Group

The Recovery and Maintenance Program (RAMP) is for people aged 16+ and living in York Region or South Simcoe who want to experience more positive feelings each day.

Our RAMP Up Group will focus on your individual strengths and the positive things in your life to improve your well-being, happiness, and satisfaction. Discussion topics include:

  • Mindfulness: Living in the Present Moment
  • Coping Strategies: Managing Stress and Hardships
  • Gratitude and Positive Thinking
  • Relationships: Investing in Social Connections
  • Self-Care: Taking Care of the Body and Soul

For more information please contact: Patricia Chan pchan@yssn.ca.

Learn more about RAMP Up Group

Central East Adapted Dialectical Behaviour Skills Group (ADBS)

The ADBS group will support people with a dual diagnosis learn how to be mindful, cope with challenging situations, better manage their emotions, and communicate effectively.

This group is for people ages 16+ with a dual diagnosis (mental health and developmental disability) living in York Region or South Simcoe.

To join the ADBS group, you must commit to the 3-year program that meets at YSSN Aurora office every Wednesday, 1:30pm – 3:00 pm from September to March. Participants require a support person to attend all meetings to aid with skill development and acquisition.

Cohort 2025-2025 is now full. Referrals are still accepted but will be waitlisted.

For more information, email Natalee Lewis at nlewsi2@yssn.ca

Learn more about (ADBS)

Contact YSSN
Groups and Workshops  

Tel: 905-898-6455
Toll-free: 1-866-257-9776

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