To report child abuse or neglect, please call 416.638.7800 x 6234. Outside of regular business hours, please call our after-hours answering service at 1-800-404-1393 to be redirected to one of our staff. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
health & wellness
All programs are conducted by professional facilitators. Fees are available on a sliding scale.
We welcome all people regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background or affiliation.
JF&CS strives for inclusivity in all its programs, serving community members of any income, family structure, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, level of observance, race, ethnicity, cultural identity and place of origin.
Please email info@jfandcs.com or call 416.638.7800 ext 6234
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Roots, Ruach and Resilience
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Connecting youth, their families and community to help build togetherness
and well-being.
For Jewish middle school students to build community, resilience and well-being. This program will touch on mental health, wellness and cultural identity coupled with fun programming including:
· Expressive art
· Visit with Shinshinim
· Games and activities
· Family visit to Holocaust museum and more
4 week workshop
Free
Because YOU Matter
Tuesday December 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lipa Green Centre
Together We Shine: Supporting Mental Health This Chanukah. Take Care of Your Mental Wellness.
Join us for this interactive and empowering workshop designed to help community members better understand and care for their own and others’ mental health and wellness.
2 hour in-person workshop
Free
Because YOUth Matter - Parents
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Checking in on mental wellness for parents of 12-18-year-olds.
The Because YOUth Matter workshop will support parents in recognizing early warning signs and understanding how to respond to their children’s mental health needs.
With mental health concerns on the rise among youth, being informed about mental health empowers parents to foster open conversations, reduce stigma, and create a supportive environment where their child feels safe seeking help.
2 hour in-person workshop
Free
Because YOUth Matter
Thursday January 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lipa Green Centre
Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Let’s Learn How to Help.
Every Conversation Counts. Every Skill Helps.
#BellLetsTalk, #BecauseYOUthMatter, #TalkListenSupport
Learn the tools and skills needed to help identify, communicate with, support and provide resources for youth within your community who may be experiencing mental health issues.
For adults who interact and/or work with youth (ages 12-24), such as youth group leaders, spiritual leaders, camp counsellors and staff, peer engagers, teachers, educators, social workers, community agency staff or any group of interested adults.
2 hour in-person workshop
Free