How to Access Services
At Stella’s Place, we offer free mental health services for young adults ages 16 to 29 living in Toronto (with a M postal code). Our programs are divided into 3 categories: drop-in, by appointment and registered. Due to COVID-19, our new site at 54 Wolseley Street is re-opening in stages, beginning February 2023. We are still offering our programming through chat, phone and online platforms.
Virtual Drop-in Programs
BeanBagChat
An online Chat-Based App
Mondays to Thursdays
4:00 to 9:00pm
Get some one-on-one support online for whatever is on your mind. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. Available for anyone ages 16 to 29 living in Ontario, Canada.
Virtual Drop-in Counselling
Thursdays
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Are you looking to speak to a Clinician and get individual support? Call us on Tuesday or Thursday to book a same-day counselling appointment.
To Access:
Call us at 416-461-2345 ext.1 or email us at connect@stellasplace.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling
Virtual Café: Creative Expressions
Thursdays 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Last session for spring on March 30
Join us for an evening of artistic self-expression and self-exploration, from the comfort of your space. Bring your amazing self, something to paint/draw/write with & we will supply the good vibes. Virtual Café is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors on Zoom.
Register here for Creative Expressions
Dates:
- January 19
- January 26
- February 2
- February 9
- February 16
- March 2
- March 16
- March 30
In Person Drop-in Programs
In-Person Café
Starting on February 14
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 to 5:00 PM
In Person at Stella’s Place
54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5
Mosaic BIPOC Drop-In
Every other Thursday,
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Starting on Thursday, February 23
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
Dates:
- February 23
- March 9
- March 23
- April 6
In Person Drop-In Counselling
Tuesdays
2:00 to 5:00 PM
Starting on Tuesday, February 14
In Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5
Are you looking to speak to a Clinician and get individual support? Come to our new building to access a same-day counselling appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling
Drop-in Navigation
Wednesdays & Thursdays
1:00 to 4:00 PM
In Person at Stella’s Place — 54 Wolseley St. Toronto ON M5T1A5
Starting on Wednesday, April 5
Drop-in at Stella’s Place to meet with an Access Counsellor Navigator. There are 30-min case management style sessions available (no booking required!). These single-sessions are participant led and subsequent sessions are not required, although participants are welcome to attend multiple sessions if they like. Counsellors will work with participants to complete a brief assessment, set goals, and problem-solve with a strength-based approach
Eligibility
- Participant expresses a resource need that could be supported by a single session:
- Food Security
- Basic Needs (clothing, personal care items)
- Financial Aid (OW, ODSP, EI)
- Housing
- Legal
- Employment
- Education (OSAP, academic accommodations)
- Substance Use
- Primary Care Physician and/or Psychiatry
- Individual Counselling, Group Counselling, and/or Peer Support
Participants can drop-in and let the front desk staff know that they are interested in getting support with finding resources.
Programs by Appointment
Consult a Family Doctor
By appointment
Talk with a doctor familiar about mental health. Ask about general health, mental health, sexual health, chronic illnesses, or anything you’d see a doctor for!
To Book and Learn More:
Give us a call at (416) 461-2345 ext.1 or email us at connect@stellasplace.ca.
Registered Programming
Short Term Individual Counselling
Waitlist is open. Participants will meet with the same clinician for 6 consecutive sessions that take place every 1 to 2 weeks. Sessions are 50 minutes long.
The short term individual counselling approach at Stella’s Place is integrative, drawing primarily from Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT). FACT is a brief version of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and is an effective treatment for many mental health challenges. In a FACT approach, participants are viewed as “stuck, not broken” and treatment targets one primary issue, which is collaboratively selected by participant and clinician. Clinicians introduce experiential interventions during sessions to increase participant awareness, skillfulness, and encourage application beyond sessions. FACT supports individuals in taking values-based actions while coping flexibly and effectively with difficult challenges, thoughts, memories, and emotions.
DBT Skills
Waitlist for future groups is open.
Learn to apply Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills to your life. You will learn how to identify and cope with your emotions, how to manage difficult situations, and how to build communication skills with family and friends.
BIPOC DBT Group
Waitlist for future groups is open.
For BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) folks. Learn to apply DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) Skills to your life. You will learn how to identify and cope with your emotions, how to manage difficult situations, and how to build communication skills with family and friends.
Drop-In Program Calendar
Categories:
BeanBagChat
Drop-in Services
Access
Events in March 2023
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Tuesday 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. 5:30 pm: Virtual Café: Games Night – Wednesdays 5:30PM to 7:30PM A space for young adults (ages 16-29) to socialize and play various games virtually. The goal of this program is to foster connection in a low barrier setting where participants can connect and have fun together. The games chosen will be engaging and accessible, and only requires the use of an internet connection and computer to participate. Game Night is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors on Zoom. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. 5:30 pm: Virtual Café: Creative Expressions – Thursdays 5:30PM to 7:30PM Join us for an evening of artistic self-expression and self-exploration, from the comfort of your space. Bring your amazing self, something to paint/draw/write with & we will supply the good vibes. Virtual Café is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors on Zoom. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca |
March 4, 2023
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March 5, 2023
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9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Tuesday 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. 5:30 pm: BIPOC Drop-In: Mosaic – Every other Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 PM 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 |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca |
March 11, 2023
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March 12, 2023
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9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Tuesday 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. 5:30 pm: Virtual Café: Creative Expressions – Thursdays 5:30PM to 7:30PM Join us for an evening of artistic self-expression and self-exploration, from the comfort of your space. Bring your amazing self, something to paint/draw/write with & we will supply the good vibes. Virtual Café is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors on Zoom. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca |
March 18, 2023
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March 19, 2023
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All day: Closed for Statutory Holiday All day 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. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Tuesday 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. 5:30 pm: BIPOC Drop-In: Mosaic – Every other Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 PM 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 |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca |
March 25, 2023
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March 26, 2023
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9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – Are you looking to speak to a counsellor and get individual support? Call us on Tuesday 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 4:00 pm: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca 3:00 pm: Virtual Drop-in Counselling – 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: Online Chat Via BeanBagChat App – Get some one-on-one support online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android. 5:30 pm: Virtual Café: Creative Expressions – Thursdays 5:30PM to 7:30PM Join us for an evening of artistic self-expression and self-exploration, from the comfort of your space. Bring your amazing self, something to paint/draw/write with & we will supply the good vibes. Virtual Café is facilitated by Peer Ambassadors on Zoom. |
9:00 am: Access Team In Office – Contact Access Team for info on remote services (416-461-2345 ext.0) or connect@stellasplace.ca |
April 1, 2023
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April 2, 2023
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Call for Co-Design
Are you interested in helping to inform our programs and services? We are looking for current and future participants’ help to create our mental health programs! Please fill out this Google Form if interested.
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 your program you will meet with a Clinician to speak about goals.
Meet with one of our Access team members so we can learn more about how to support you.

“Stella’s Place means community. It’s not the place that makes it so wonderful, it’s the group of people in it that makes it such a safe haven.”
-Stella’s Place Community Member
“Before coming to Stella’s Place, I guess I was lost, and felt a bit lonely. I felt like a crisis was about to happen and I needed to take some preventive action. I was able to choose several options in one place: the job connection program, figure out my financial situation, participate in WRAP with a peer supporter, and one-on-one counselling.”
–Victoria, Participant & Young Adult Council Member
