“SFI" is an award-winning charity grounded in twenty years of social science research. Our evidence-based, bilingual mental health services are available for children/youth, adults, and their families, when and where they need it.
OUR PROGRAMS
Parents Empowering Kids
For ages 3-12. This program teaches parents skills to manage common childhood behaviour challenges such as temper outbursts, not listening, verbal and physical aggression and difficulties paying attention. Learn More
Chase Worries Away
For ages 6-11. This program educates parents and children about anxiety and guides them as they learn strategies to help children face their worries in real life. Learn More
Defeat Anxiety
For ages 12-17. This program educates youth and their parents about anxiety and guides them as they learn strategies to overcome anxiety and face it in real life. This program has a focus on common anxieties, struggles and fears that youth deal with on a day to day basis. Learn More
ICAN (Adult Anxiety)
For ages 18+. This program educates adults about anxiety and guides them as they learn skills to overcome their anxiety, excessive worry, how to cope with major life stressors and increase self-care. Learn More
Chase Pain Away
For ages 9-16. This program focuses on teaching stress management, avoidance of triggers, dietary modifications and appropriate use of over-the-counter medication. Learn More
Dry Nights Ahead
For ages 5-12. This program works with parents to help their child overcome bedwetting with the use of a urine alarm and reward system. Learn More
For ages 3-12. This program teaches parents skills to manage common childhood behavior challenges such as temper outbursts, not listening, verbal and physical aggression and difficulties paying attention. Learn More
For ages 6-11. This program educated parents and children about anxiety and guides them as they learn strategies to help children face their worry in real life. Learn More
For ages 12-17. This program educates youth and their parents about anxiety and guides them as they learn strategies to overcome anxiety and face it in real life. This program has a focus on common anxieties, struggles and fears that youth deal with on a day to day basis. Learn More
For ages 18+. This program educated adults about anxiety and guides them as they learn skills to overcome their anxiety, excessive worry, how to cope with major life stressors and increase self-care. Learn More
For ages 9-16. This program focuses on teaching stress management, avoidance of triggers, dietary modifications and appropriate use of over-the-counter medication. Learn More
For ages 5-12. This program works with parents to help their child overcome bedwetting with the use of a urine alarm and reward system. Learn More
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many Canadians. Strongest Families Institute recognizes that many families, youth and adults are experiencing increased symptoms because of the many unknowns surrounding the pandemic. We are responding by helping clients impacted by COVID-19 and supporting those experiencing impairment in everyday activities due to heightened behaviour and anxiety concerns. We are up to date on provincial plans and public health guidelines for addressing COVID-19 and we are adapting skills to meet the unique needs of clients during the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many Canadians. Strongest Families Institute recognizes that many families, youth and adults are experiencing increased symptoms because of the many unknowns surrounding the pandemic. We are responding by helping clients impacted by COVID-19 and supporting those experiencing impairment in everyday activities due to heightened behaviour and anxiety concerns. We are up to date on provincial plans and public health guidelines for addressing COVID-19 and we are adapting skills to meet the unique needs of clients during the pandemic.