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COVID-19 Social Distancing Time Period

As a means of limiting the circulation of the COVID-19 virus and to help protect those that are most vulnerable, the site at 18 Camden Street is closed.

Although our physical space is closed at the moment Stella’s Place is still offering our programming through chat, phone and online platforms. Please check out our program list below to find out more about what is available. You can also contact us by email [email protected] or call us 416-461-2345 x 0 in order to learn more about the services available to you.

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Accessing Services

Book an initial appointment

If you are interested in exploring what programs may be helpful for you and are interested in learning more about how we can support you, an appointment with one of our Access team members may be a helpful starting point.

You will notice that many of our programs do NOT require a formal registration and can be accessed the same day. These programs are found under the “drop-in programs” section of this page. Programs that do require an appointment with our access team before they can be accessed are found under the “registered programs” section of this page.

During this time of social distancing appointments will be held over the phone with one of our Access team members.

If you would like to meet with one of our Access team members to learn more about how we can support you and complete an intake for registered program please click the link below and complete the online form. Once submitted a Stella’s Place team member will be in contact with you.

Click here to complete the online form to request an appointment.

Call for Co-Design

Are you between the ages of 16 to 29, and interested in helping to inform Stella’s Place programs and services?

Stella’s Place is looking to have current and potential participants’ input on creating our mental health programs! Please fill out this quick Google Form to let us know that you’re interested in helping out and being a part of our co-design processes.

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Program List

Drop in Services

No registration or intake required

BeanBag Chat App

Online Peer Support App

COVID-19 social distancing hours Monday to Thursdays 4:00 to 9:00pm and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00pm

Get some individual support from one of our peer support staff online. Download the free app at beanbagchat.ca or in the app store for iPhone or Android.

Drop-In Virtual Counselling

Thursdays 3:00pm to 6:00pm

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 [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-In Virtual Counselling

Virtual Yoga Group

Tuesdays 4:00 to 5:00pm

Approximately 45 minutes of movement guided by external facilitators from Common Ground 416 and Lululemon. There will be time for a check-in, warm up, cool down and stretch, and check-out. Folks will need a secure internet connection to join. Exercise equipment including weights or a yoga mat are not needed. All levels welcome. Participants can decide if they want their camera on or off. Folks can sign up on the same day by emailing [email protected]ca or calling 416-461-2345 and pressing 0. Fitness and Yoga run on a first-come-first-serve basis and both have space for 8 participants. Prior to the session a Zoom link will be sent by email.

Cafe

Our Cafe space is currently closed due to COVID-19 and you can still connect and get peer support! Download our free Bean Bag Chat App to connect live with one of our Peer Supporters. You can get support during our extended COVID-19 social distancing hours Monday to Friday 4:00 to 9:00pm and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00pm

Virtual Spoken Word

Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM from June 2 to July 7

Join us for this workshop that explores self-expression, mental health, social justice & MORE! For young adults ages 16 to 29 living in Toronto.

Register by 5:00 PM Wednesday at: tinyurl.com/SPword

Virtual Fitness Group

Every other Monday 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Approximately 45 minutes of movement guided by external facilitators from Common Ground 416 and Lululemon. There will be time for a check-in, warm up, cool down and stretch, and check-out. Folks will need a secure internet connection to join. Exercise equipment including weights or a yoga mat are not needed. All levels welcome. Participants can decide if they want their camera on or off. Folks can sign up on the same day by emailing [email protected]ca or calling 416-461-2345 and pressing 0. Fitness and Yoga run on a first-come-first-serve basis and both have space for 8 participants. Prior to the session a Zoom link will be sent by email.

Stella's Studio

Currently on pause

Other Programs

By appointment – no intake required

Consult a Family Doctor

By appointment

Our Family Doctor is still seeing folks remotely!

Talk with a doctor familiar with mental health. Ask about general health, mental health, sexual health, chronic illnesses, or anything you’d see a doctor for! To book an appointment please contact: [email protected]

Psychiatry

Friday’s by appointment

Are you looking to consult with a psychiatrist? Give us a call at 416-461-2345 or email us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can book an appointment with out psychiatrist.

Pre-Employment Specialist

Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:00pm by appointment

Looking for some employment help? Lisa Baker is our resident pre-employment specialist, joining us from the YMCA. Lisa is welcoming, non-judgmental, friendly, and is committed to meeting folks where they are at. To request an appointment with Lisa or learn more about what she can do to help you with your employment, please give us a call at 416-461-2345 or email us at [email protected]

Registered Programming

** Intake Appointment Required**

Individual Counselling

Monday-Friday by appointment. 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.

One-to-One Peer Support

By appointment -Speak with a staff member to learn more

You can still connect with our Peer Supporters remotely!

The individual peer support program offers participants an invitation to receive intentional peer support services from one of our Peer Supporters. In this program, Participants work collaboratively with Peer Supporters who intentionally draw from their lived experience to support participants’ mental health. This program is intended to help increase independence, enhance coping strategies, help participants navigate through various Stella’s Place programming and offer support while participants on a waitlist for registered programming.

DBT Skills

Registration 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.

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