Ask an SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) – Exploring Language Development
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Virtual
We are joined by an SLP from Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services. This parent training webinar will explore language development for children 6 and under and with a focus on:

Strategies if your is child is not talking
What to do if your child is talking in single words
How to encourage communication at home
How to help your child who repeats everything (echolalia)
Alternative forms of communication

Each session will have a short presentation and then will be open to your questions about how to help your child’s speech and language skills.
This workshop is targeted to families and caregivers with children 0-6 yrs old with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP).

Single Session Supportive Counselling - Thursdays in June 2025
2025-06-12 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-19 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-26 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Get immediate help with an issue related to your mental health.
Our Single Session Counselling offers you personalized support so you can build a plan to work through one of the following concerns:

coping with a specific mental health challenge
caregiver challenges
housing
addictions
education
access to community services
other concern you may be dealing with.

Counsellors will concentrate on helping you build a plan for one or two concerns within the session.
Many people find that they get what they need from one counselling session. Please book one appointment only, so that we can accommodate as many people as possible. If you find that a follow up session is needed, it can be scheduled after you attend your initial Single Session Counselling appointment.
YSSN is funded directly by the Ministry of Health to serve people living within the boundaries of York Region and South Simcoe. If you live outside of these areas, please do not register for an appointment.

Single Session Supportive Counselling - Tuesdays in June 2025
2025-06-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual

Mental Health and Housing Navigation Days in 2025
2025-06-17 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Need help figuring out mental health resources and how to access available services in York Region and South Simcoe?
Once a month you can book a 60-minute appointment to meet with a case manager so that you can get help with:

filling out initial applications for financial assistance programs such as Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), housing applications,
finding information about available community resources, such as, free counselling options, local programs, where to access shelter, food, furniture, community meals, etc.,
finding information on supportive housing options in York Region,
getting connected to ministry-funded services such as Developmental Services Ontario Central East Region (DSO CER),
requesting short-term supports via Streamlined Access, and much more!

These workshops are for anyone 16 years and older, who does not currently have case management support.

My Time – Online Support Group for Autistic Parents
2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Virtual
Hosted by Maxine Share, this is a support group for parents who have been diagnosed with autism, or who suspect they may be autistic. This is a safe and confidential space.
This support group is for autistic parents (no official diagnosis is required) who are raising autistic and/or non-autistic children.

Starting the Journey for 0-8 Monthly Chat Group
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
This group for parents and caregivers of children with autism ages 8 and under is a judgement-free space - a chance to ask questions, share your experience and connect with other families of young ones.

Single Session Supportive Counselling - Tuesdays in July
2025-07-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-29 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual

Single Session Supportive Counselling - Thursdays in July
2025-07-10 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-17 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-31 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual

Mental Health and Housing Navigation Days in 2025
2025-07-15 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-19 11:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual

My Time – Online Support Group for Autistic Parents
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Virtual
Hosted by Maxine Share, this is a support group for parents who have been diagnosed with autism, or who suspect they may be autistic. This is a safe and confidential space.
This support group is for neurodivergent parents (no official diagnosis is required) who are raising autistic and/or non-autistic children.

RampUp Group - Mindfulness: Living in the Present Moment
2025-07-29 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Would you like to have more feelings that are positive on a daily basis? Are you interested in finding more contentment in the way you live your life?
Our RAMP Up Group (Recovery and Maintenance Program) is a strengths-based, open group created from the principles of Positive Psychology.
This workshop is for adults 16+ residing in York Region/South Simcoe.

Single Session Supportive Counselling - Tuesdays in August
2025-08-05 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-26 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual

Single Session Supportive Counselling - Thursdays in August
2025-08-07 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-14 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual

RampUp Group - Coping Strategies: Managing Stress and Hardships
2025-08-26 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Virtual
