This is a series of eight lunch and learn workshops. Attendees may choose to attend as many sessions as desired. These sessions may benefit by exploring new skills and acquiring knowledge related to navigating the transition to adulthood in areas such as employment, post-secondary education, and developing independence. A resource guide for caregivers is also…
Join our Restorative Yoga for a gentle approach to yoga that focuses on unwinding, increasing flexibility and centering your body and mind. This workshop is for parents or caregivers of children or adults with developmental disabilities.
Your child has been diagnosed with autism, and the more you learn about it, the more you wonder: could I be Autistic, too? Autistic parents may have to raise their children with less family support, greater fatigue, more sensory considerations, and may struggle even more in advocating for their children. If you are autistic, or…
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…
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 …
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…
Need help understanding the developmental services and mental health system? Book a free, 1-hoursession, to discuss and ask important questions related to your situation. YSSN’s Dual Diagnosis Service Navigator role aims to assist with service delivery to meet the continued challenging needs of the community. Schedule a resource day session to discuss identifying needs and…
This is a series of eight lunch and learn workshops. Attendees may choose to attend as many sessions as desired. These sessions may benefit by exploring new skills and acquiring knowledge related to navigating the transition to adulthood in areas such as employment, post-secondary education, and developing independence. A resource guide for caregivers is also…
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…
Join YSSN and Matthews House Hospice for an 8-week group that will help you learn to cope with grief. The Coping with Grief group is for adults 30+ residing in York Region or South Simcoe who have experienced the loss of a loved one (excluding active psychosis and developmental disabilities). You must have access to…
This is a series of eight lunch and learn workshops. Attendees may choose to attend as many sessions as desired. These sessions may benefit by exploring new skills and acquiring knowledge related to navigating the transition to adulthood in areas such as employment, post-secondary education, and developing independence. A resource guide for caregivers is also…
This workshop, in collaboration with Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, with teach participants the differences between reinforcement and punishment, as well as learn what reinforcement is and how this impacts behaviour. Information will be shared on how to establish motivation with your child/youth and use motivation for learning new skills. There will be some discussion on…
