How We Can Help

Information for new participants to Stella’s Place.

Accessing Mental Health Services

If you’re a young adult in Toronto aged 16 to 29, we have the tools, programs and services that you need to support your mental health journey. We provide a safe, non-judgemental space to allow you to heal and find community.

Is Stella's Place Right for Me?

We support young adults living with mental and emotional health issues including but not limited to:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Low self-esteem

  • Coping with trauma

  • Relationship challenges

  • Difficulty with setting boundaries

  • Challenging life transitions

  • Compulsions, perfectionism and overcontrol behaviours

  • Impacts of homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, and other structural oppressions

  • Support with struggles relating to identity, sexual orientation, and gender identities

  • Mild to moderate substance use

Our Counselling Philosophies

Anti-Oppressive & Anti-Racist:

  • Understanding of the ways in which participants are harmed by systemic oppression.

  • Looking critically at how oppression occurs and is resisted between participants and clients.

  • Acknowledging the intrinsic worth of all individuals, whatever their background, preferences or situation.

Trauma Informed:

  • Acknowledging the widespread impact of trauma and the many paths to individual recovery.

  • Recognizing the signs and behaviors that are consistent with survivors of trauma and responding accordingly.

Supportive, Strengths Based and Solution Focused:

  • Acknowledging the strengths of individuals and their communities.

  • Utilizing personal strengths to find solutions to challenges participants face, instead of emphasizing limitations and weaknesses.

Self-Determination Oriented:

  • Having faith that each person knows which path towards recovery is most suitable for them and their needs and to see our role as supporting them in acknowledging and increasing that capacity.

Harm Reduction Informed:

  • Utilizing practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing health issues and the social and legal consequences associated with substance use.

Hope and Recovery Oriented:

  • Acknowledging the power of hope and the positive impact that comes from a recovery approach.

Collaborative:

  • Engaging in dialogue that encourages mutual growth, learning and change for both the Participant and Clinician.

More Questions?

Navigating support services can be challenging.
We are here to help answer any questions you may have.

Program Calendar

Categories:  BeanBagChat  Drop-in Services By Appointment Access

Events in October 2025

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
September 29, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


September 29, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

September 30, 2025(3 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


September 30, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-in Counselling (Virtual)


September 30, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Thursday to book a same day counselling appointment. You can reach our Access team to book at 416-461-2345 ext.0 or email us at connect@stellasplace.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

4:00 pm: Mosaic: BIPOC Drop-in


September 30, 2025

September 23rd — December 9th, 2024
Tuesdays, 4 PM to 6 PM

In Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Mosaic is a community-driven, mental health-focused drop-in space created by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) for BIPOC. Built on the idea of solidarity across BIPOC communities, Mosaic is a space that promotes connection through conversation and collective knowledge building.

Mosaic creates space for BIPOC youth, ages 16-29, to come together to discuss their collective experiences. This bi-weekly group will feature  themes  ranging from self discovery and identity, to first generation family dynamics. Weekly sessions will consist of group discussions, creative activities, and community building exercises.

Mosaic thrives on the wisdom gained from individuals’ lived experience; prior knowledge of weekly themes is not required or expected.

This group is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors at the Stella’s Place office located at 54 Wolseley St, Toronto, ON M5T 1A5

Register here for Mosaic

October 1, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 1, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

6:00 pm: Queer Expressions


October 1, 2025

September 24th — November 26th, 2025
Wednesdays, 6 PM to 7:30 PM 

Queer Expressions is a virtual drop-in program for young adults (16-29) who are part of the 2sLGBTQiA+ community and are seeking connection, fun, and support. This program fosters the revolutionarily joyous reclaiming of our queer self-expression, validity, levity, and multiplicities. Each week will feature a creative activity or theme presented in a low-barrier, accommodating, and welcoming space.

Click here to register!

October 2, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 2, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-In Counselling (In-Person)


October 2, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a Clinician and get individual support? Come to our new building to access a same-day counselling appointment.

In-Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

October 3, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 3, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 4, 2025
October 5, 2025
October 6, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 6, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 7, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 7, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 8, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 8, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 9, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 9, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-In Counselling (In-Person)


October 9, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a Clinician and get individual support? Come to our new building to access a same-day counselling appointment.

In-Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

October 10, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 10, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 11, 2025
October 12, 2025
October 13, 2025(1 event)

All day: Closed for Statutory Holiday

All day
October 13, 2025

Programs and services will resume on the following day. If you are in crisis please call the Gerstein Centre at (416) 929-5200 or dial 911.

October 14, 2025(3 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 14, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-in Counselling (Virtual)


October 14, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Thursday to book a same day counselling appointment. You can reach our Access team to book at 416-461-2345 ext.0 or email us at connect@stellasplace.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

4:00 pm: Mosaic: BIPOC Drop-in


October 14, 2025

September 23rd — December 9th, 2024
Tuesdays, 4 PM to 6 PM

In Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Mosaic is a community-driven, mental health-focused drop-in space created by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) for BIPOC. Built on the idea of solidarity across BIPOC communities, Mosaic is a space that promotes connection through conversation and collective knowledge building.

Mosaic creates space for BIPOC youth, ages 16-29, to come together to discuss their collective experiences. This bi-weekly group will feature  themes  ranging from self discovery and identity, to first generation family dynamics. Weekly sessions will consist of group discussions, creative activities, and community building exercises.

Mosaic thrives on the wisdom gained from individuals’ lived experience; prior knowledge of weekly themes is not required or expected.

This group is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors at the Stella’s Place office located at 54 Wolseley St, Toronto, ON M5T 1A5

Register here for Mosaic

October 15, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 15, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

6:00 pm: Queer Expressions


October 15, 2025

September 24th — November 26th, 2025
Wednesdays, 6 PM to 7:30 PM 

Queer Expressions is a virtual drop-in program for young adults (16-29) who are part of the 2sLGBTQiA+ community and are seeking connection, fun, and support. This program fosters the revolutionarily joyous reclaiming of our queer self-expression, validity, levity, and multiplicities. Each week will feature a creative activity or theme presented in a low-barrier, accommodating, and welcoming space.

Click here to register!

October 16, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 16, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-In Counselling (In-Person)


October 16, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a Clinician and get individual support? Come to our new building to access a same-day counselling appointment.

In-Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

October 17, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 17, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Expressive Arts Therapy Workshop


October 17, 2025

This month's theme: Turning Leaves

Our monthly workshops offer a supportive, non-therapy drop-in space for creative expression and community connection. Participants will have the opportunity to explore diverse arts modalities and engage in open studio art prompts and parallel play.

Art supplies and/or a list of low-cost art supplies will be available to participants.

Click here to register!

October 18, 2025
October 19, 2025
October 20, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 20, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 21, 2025(3 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 21, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-in Counselling (Virtual)


October 21, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Thursday to book a same day counselling appointment. You can reach our Access team to book at 416-461-2345 ext.0 or email us at connect@stellasplace.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

4:00 pm: Mosaic: BIPOC Drop-in


October 21, 2025

September 23rd — December 9th, 2024
Tuesdays, 4 PM to 6 PM

In Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Mosaic is a community-driven, mental health-focused drop-in space created by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) for BIPOC. Built on the idea of solidarity across BIPOC communities, Mosaic is a space that promotes connection through conversation and collective knowledge building.

Mosaic creates space for BIPOC youth, ages 16-29, to come together to discuss their collective experiences. This bi-weekly group will feature  themes  ranging from self discovery and identity, to first generation family dynamics. Weekly sessions will consist of group discussions, creative activities, and community building exercises.

Mosaic thrives on the wisdom gained from individuals’ lived experience; prior knowledge of weekly themes is not required or expected.

This group is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors at the Stella’s Place office located at 54 Wolseley St, Toronto, ON M5T 1A5

Register here for Mosaic

October 22, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 22, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

6:00 pm: Queer Expressions


October 22, 2025

September 24th — November 26th, 2025
Wednesdays, 6 PM to 7:30 PM 

Queer Expressions is a virtual drop-in program for young adults (16-29) who are part of the 2sLGBTQiA+ community and are seeking connection, fun, and support. This program fosters the revolutionarily joyous reclaiming of our queer self-expression, validity, levity, and multiplicities. Each week will feature a creative activity or theme presented in a low-barrier, accommodating, and welcoming space.

Click here to register!

October 23, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 23, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-In Counselling (In-Person)


October 23, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a Clinician and get individual support? Come to our new building to access a same-day counselling appointment.

In-Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

October 24, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 24, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 25, 2025
October 26, 2025
October 27, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 27, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

October 28, 2025(3 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 28, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-in Counselling (Virtual)


October 28, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Thursday to book a same day counselling appointment. You can reach our Access team to book at 416-461-2345 ext.0 or email us at connect@stellasplace.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

4:00 pm: Mosaic: BIPOC Drop-in


October 28, 2025

September 23rd — December 9th, 2024
Tuesdays, 4 PM to 6 PM

In Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Mosaic is a community-driven, mental health-focused drop-in space created by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) for BIPOC. Built on the idea of solidarity across BIPOC communities, Mosaic is a space that promotes connection through conversation and collective knowledge building.

Mosaic creates space for BIPOC youth, ages 16-29, to come together to discuss their collective experiences. This bi-weekly group will feature  themes  ranging from self discovery and identity, to first generation family dynamics. Weekly sessions will consist of group discussions, creative activities, and community building exercises.

Mosaic thrives on the wisdom gained from individuals’ lived experience; prior knowledge of weekly themes is not required or expected.

This group is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors at the Stella’s Place office located at 54 Wolseley St, Toronto, ON M5T 1A5

Register here for Mosaic

October 29, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 29, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

6:00 pm: Queer Expressions


October 29, 2025

September 24th — November 26th, 2025
Wednesdays, 6 PM to 7:30 PM 

Queer Expressions is a virtual drop-in program for young adults (16-29) who are part of the 2sLGBTQiA+ community and are seeking connection, fun, and support. This program fosters the revolutionarily joyous reclaiming of our queer self-expression, validity, levity, and multiplicities. Each week will feature a creative activity or theme presented in a low-barrier, accommodating, and welcoming space.

Click here to register!

October 30, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 30, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

2:00 pm: Drop-In Counselling (In-Person)


October 30, 2025

An illustration of a person talking to another person virtually through a computer webcam. The person in front of the computer is smiling, wearing a striped blue shirt. The computer is blue and resting on a green table beside a blue cup. The person on the screen has blue cheeks and wearing a blue and green polka dot sweater. The background is dark purple.

Are you looking to speak to a Clinician and get individual support? Come to our new building to access a same-day counselling appointment.

In-Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

October 31, 2025(1 event)

11:00 am: Open Café


October 31, 2025

Come drop in our new space and hangout in our Café! You can participate in any of our drop-in programs, or just come to hangout, connect with others, enjoy some coffee, or do homework!

Mondays to Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In-Person at Stella’s Place: 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5

November 1, 2025
November 2, 2025
  

How to Get Connected

Individual Intake

Discuss what programs you are interested in with Access Coordinators and get placed on a waiting list.

Drop-In Programs

Drop-in programs are available throughout your time at Stella’s Place. They can be accessed while on a waitlist for registered programming.

Registered Programs

The wait list for our registered programs is 4 months to 1 year. Before enrolling in a program, you will meet with a Clinician to speak about your goals.

Fill out the Intake Form to meet with one of our Access team members so we can learn more about how to support you. 

Fill out the Intake Form Link to page 

A photo of a wall in the Stella's Place café. A very bright and vibrant wooden shelf hung up on the wall has books, stuffed animals, drawings and more plastered all over.

“I really don’t think there is anywhere else like this. I can only imagine how many other young people are stuck in the darkness, trying to find help…I don’t know what I would have done without Stella’s Place, without the DBT program here, it changed my life!”

-Stella’s Place Community Member