Halloween is just around the corner! For kids, it’s marked by treats and exciting costumes, but we can’t help but think about what a great time it is to enjoy activities as a family! This month, we encourage you...
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No, really… how are you? If you’re like me, and many others, you answer this question several times a day. Your immediate response is probably “good” or “fine”, even if you aren’t. It’s an easy response that doesn’t require...
Today, in partnership with Bell Let’s Talk, we announced the launch of our new secure mobile app that will allow clients to take our programs on the go. Read the full release HERE. Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, president & CEO...
As part of Canada’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9, 2021), the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Strongest Families Institute (SFI) have come together to support young people heading back to the classroom amidst some particularly challenging...
With back to school upon us, we’re thinking about how this time of year always feels like a fresh start, even if we’re no longer school-aged! If you find yourself craving a bit of a fresh start or a...
A new look, for a new decade. A Message from our President & CEO We are proud to share with you our refreshed, updated brand. This is more than a change of colours, it’s how we see ourselves moving...
One of the simplest ways to maintain good mental health is to commit to a regular practice of ‘Self-care’. If you follow our Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter accounts, you may already know how much we value the practice of...
Strongest Families Institute (SFI) is an award-winning charity grounded in 20 years of social science research offering evidence-based, bilingual mental health services for children, youth, adults, and their families. SFI’s scientifically proven distance services improve mental health and well-being...
Each year in June, Canada celebrates Pride Month. At Strongest Families Institute (SFI) we celebrate inclusion and diversity as part of our culture, supporting our staff and empowering our clients. We sat down with a few of our coaches...
Real Families, Real Changes: 5 Things We Learned when Talking with a Parent of One of Our Nine-Year-Old Clients Who Struggled with Behavioural Challenges Improving the lives of families in our communities is one of the most fundamental...