How to Get Started
Thank you for considering the services of Strongest Families Institute. Our evidence-based programs are grounded in 20 years of social science and our outcomes have an over 85% success rate in helping to resolve the issues that have brought you here today.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
How can I access a program?
Getting started is easy! Simply navigate to the province in which you live in the chart below and follow the steps detailed for your area.
We are a trusted service provider to Canada’s military and Veteran’s and families. Use the “Military” or “Veteran” tab below.
We extend our gratitude to those who have made our services available to our military and Veteran families: Military Family Services Ottawa, True Patriot Love Foundation, RBC, and Bell Let’s Talk.
Locations
If you are a Veteran or Veteran family and have questions or would like to speak with someone about registering for our programs, please contact Naomi LeBlanc, Senior Bilingual Services and Case Manager at 1-866-470-7111, Press 1 for English (2 for French), 2, 9512#. Or you can register using our online self-referral forms below.
Our programs are available nationwide for Veterans and their families. Child and Youth programs include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. Adult program is ICAN Anxiety & Depression.
Enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Enroll directly for our Child and Youth programs. Referral Form
Referrals are available nationwide and can be made by:
Programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Military and military family members can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Military families can enroll directly for our Child and Youth programs. Referral Form
Nova Scotia:
Our programs are available nationwide for Veterans and their families. Child and Youth programs include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. Adult program is ICAN Anxiety & Depression.
Enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Enroll directly for our Child and Youth programs. Referral Form
Referrals are available nationwide and can be made by:
- Veterans and Veteran families
- Professionals working in Mental Health and Addictions
- Child and Youth Family Services
- Schools (teachers, guidance counsellors and school psychologists)
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Social Workers
- Other professionals working with children and youth
Programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Military and military family members can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Military families can enroll directly for our Child and Youth programs. Referral Form
Nova Scotia:
- Halifax & Region MFRC: 902-427-7775
- Greenwood MFRC: 902-765-5900
- St. John’s MFRC: 709-570-4617
- Gander MFRC: 709-256-1703
- Goose Bay MFRC: 709-896-6900
- Charlottetown MFRC: 902-892-8999
- Gagetown MFRC: 506-422-3352
- Valcartier MFRC: 418-844-6060
- Montreal MFRC: 450-462-8777
- Bagotville MFRC: 418-677-7468
- Kingston MFRC: 613-541-5010
- Petawawa MFRC: 613-687-1641
- Meaford MFRC: 519-538-1371
- Trenton MFRC: 613-965-3575
- Borden MFRC: 705-424-1200 ext. 3994
- National Capital Region MFRC: 613-998-4888
- Southwestern Ontario MFRC: 519-660-5366
- Toronto MFRC: 416-633-6200
- North Bay MFRC: 705-494-2011 ext. 2053
- Winnipeg MFRC: 204-833-2500 ext. 4500
- Shilo MFRC: 204-765-3000 ext. 3352
- Central Saskatchewan MFRC: 306-492-2135 ext. 4266
- Moose Jaw MFRC: 306-694-2222
- Yellowknife MFRC: 867-873-0700
- Calgary MFRC: 403-410-2320
- Edmonton MFRC: 780-973-4011
- Cold Lake MFRC: 780-594-6006
- Wainwright MFRC: 780-842-1363 ext. 1253
- Suffield MFRC: 403-544-5567
- Esquimalt MFRC: 250-363–2640
- Mainland BC MFRC: 604-225-2520 ext. 2518
- Comox MFRC: 250-339-8211
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community.
Calgary zone & Rural Mental Health Clinics- Programs Available are Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety.
Calgary zone & Rural Mental Health Clinics- Programs Available are Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety.
- Calgary, Access Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Services: (403) 943-1500 (Ext 1) Visit Website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/zones/calgary-zone
- Strathmore Addiction & Mental Health Clinic
- Airdrie Mental Health Clinic – Provincial Bldg
- High River Addiction & Mental Health Clinic
- Banff Community Health Centre
- Canmore Provincial Bldg
- Chestermere Health Centre
- Okotoks Mental Health Centre
- Cochrane Community Health Centre
- Children, Youth and Families Addiction and Mental Health Edmonton Zone – Intake Services Contact: 825-402-6799
- Visit Website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services
- Contact: (403) 901-0142
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community.
Programs available include: Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, Chase Pain Away, ICAN Adult Anxiety and Depression Program
Adults can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program: Adult Online Referral Form
Parents/Caregivers can enroll their children directly for (Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, Chase Pain Away) SFI Universal Online Referral Form Child and Youth
Referrals in Manitoba can be made by:
Programs available include: Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, Chase Pain Away, ICAN Adult Anxiety and Depression Program
Adults can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program: Adult Online Referral Form
Parents/Caregivers can enroll their children directly for (Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, Chase Pain Away) SFI Universal Online Referral Form Child and Youth
Referrals in Manitoba can be made by:
- Schools (teachers, guidance counsellors, administrators, and clinicians)
- Child and Family Services Agencies
- Primary Care Providers and other healthcare professionals
- Manitoba Corrections (Probation or Corrections Officers, restorative justice program employees)
- Cultural or religious organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Referral Form: SFI Universal Online Referral Form Child and Youth and Adult Online Referral Form
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community or us directly at 1-866-470-7111 option 1 for English, 1 again for main line.
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Parents Empowering Kids - The Early Years, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead.
Referrals can be made province-wide, through schools and Child and Youth Family Services.
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Parents Empowering Kids - The Early Years, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead.
Referrals can be made province-wide, through schools and Child and Youth Family Services.
- Teachers, guidance counselors, principals, Education Support Services (ESS). Please speak to any of these professionals within the school to make a referral.
- Child and Youth teams within Integrated Service Delivery (ISD)
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community or us directly at 1-866-470-7111 option 1 for English, 1 again for main line
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old). Referral Form
Referrals in Newfoundland and Labrador can be made by:
Website: Eastern Regional Health Authority
Website: Central Regional Health Authority
Website: Western Regional Health Authority
Website: Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old). Referral Form
Referrals in Newfoundland and Labrador can be made by:
- Professionals working in Mental Health and Addictions (please see list of phone numbers below for the
- Regional Health Authorities)
- Child and Youth Family Services
- Schools (teachers, guidance counsellors and school psychologists)
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Social Workers
- Other professionals working with children and youth
Website: Eastern Regional Health Authority
- St. John’s: (709) 777-6300
- Rural Avalon: (709) 945-5111
- Bonavista, Clarenville: (709) 468-5243
- Burin: (709) 891-5025
Website: Central Regional Health Authority
- Gander: (709) 256-2500
- Grand Falls-Windsor: (709) 292-2500
- Central Health Corporate Office: (709) 292-2138
Website: Western Regional Health Authority
- Corner Brook: (709) 637-5000
- Stephenville: (709) 643-8700
Website: Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
- St. Anthony: (709) 454-3333
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay: (709) 897-2000
- Labrador City: (709) 944-2632
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community or us directly at 1-866-470-7111 option 1 for English, 1 again for main line”
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old). Referral Form
Territory-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old). Referral Form
Territory-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
- Beaufort-Delta Region:
- Aklavik – (867) 978-2941
- Fort McPherson – (867) 952-2245, ext. 2; (867) 952-2245, ext. 3
- Inuvik – (867) 777-8101
- Paulatuk (via Inuvik) – (867) 777-8101
- Sachs Harbour (Child, Youth and Family Counsellor (via Ulukhaktok)) – (867) 396-3024
- Sachs Harbour(Wellness Worker) – (867) 690-4181
- Tsiigehtchic (via Fort McPherson) – (867) 952-2245, ext. 2;(867) 952-2245, ext. 3
- Tuktoyaktuk (Child, Youth and Family Counsellor) – (867) 977-2511, ext. 3
- Tuktoyaktuk (Wellness Worker) – (867) 977-2511, ext. 5
- Ulukhaktok (Holman)- (867) 396-3024
- Fort Liard – (867) 770-4770
- Fort Providence – (867) 699-3421
- Fort Simpson – (867) 695-2293
- Hay River Reserve (via Fort Providence) – (867) 699-3421
- Jean Marie River (via Fort Simpson) – (867) 695-2293
- Kakisa (via Fort Providence) – (867) 699-3421
- Nahanni Butte (via Fort Liard) – (867) 770-4770
- Sambaa K’e (via Fort Simpson) – (867) 695-2293
- Wrigley (via Fort Simpson) – (867) 695-2293
- Fort Smith – (867) 872-6310
- Hay River:
- Enterprise (via Hay River) – (867) 874-2446
- Hay River – (867) 874-2446
- Colville Lake (via Norman Wells) – (867) 444-6717
- Délįnę – (867) 589-5545
- Fort Good Hope – (867) 598-2059
- Norman Wells – (867) 444-6717
- Tulita – (867) 588-4019
- Behchokǫ̀ – (867) 392-3005
- Gamètì (via Behchokǫ̀) – (867) 392-3005
- Wekweètì (via Behchokǫ̀) – (867) 392-3005
- Whatì (via Behchokǫ̀) – (867) 392-3005
- Dettah/Ndilo – (867) 920-2925
- Fort Resolution – (867) 394-4511
- Lutselk’e – (867) 370-3212
- Yellowknife – (867) 767-9110
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below
Programs available include: Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old). Referral Form
Programs available include: Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old). Referral Form
- Provincial intake line: 1-855-922-1122
- Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM): Contact: IWK Mental Health Services & Addictions, Central Referral (Children & Youth only) Toll-free 1-855-922-1122
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community.
- EveryMind- Mental Health Services for Children & Youth (formerly Peel Children's Centre) – Centralized Intake. Programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Contact: (905) 451-4655
- Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services. Programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. – Contact Brant Website: https://www.woodview.ca Contact: (519) 758-8228
- Hands (Parry Sound and Nipissing). Programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. Website: www.thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca – (for local phone numbers). Contact: info@handstfhn.ca
- Haldimand-Norfolk REACH –Contact: 519-587-2441 ext. 350 Programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety
- Linck (formerly Chatham Kent Children’s Services). Programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. Contact: 519-352-0440 or call us directly at 1-866-470-7111
- The Phoenix Centre (Pembroke and Renfrew County) - Programs available: Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. Contact: 1-800-465-1870 toll-free.
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community or us directly at 1-866-470-7111 option 1 for English, 1 again for main line
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Parents Empowering Kids - The Early Year, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), Chase Worries Away (6-11 years old) and Dry Nights Ahead program (5-12 years old). Referral Form
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Parents Empowering Kids - The Early Year, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), Chase Worries Away (6-11 years old) and Dry Nights Ahead program (5-12 years old). Referral Form
- Montague: 902-838-0960 1
- Summerside: 902-888-8180 65
- Charlottetown: 902-368-4430 1
- Alberton: 902-853-8670
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community.
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead
Montreal: Direction des programmes santé mentale et dépendances of the CIUSSS de l'ouest-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal SUB: CLSC DLL
West Island Clients: CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis - le Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de l'Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (gouv.qc.ca). Phone number: 514 639-0650
Dorval, Lachine and Lasalle Clients: https://ciusss-ouestmtl.gouv.qc.ca/contact-localisation/centres-locaux-de-services-communautaires-clsc/clsc-de-dorval-lachine/ . Phone number: 514 639-0650
Province-wide the programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead
Montreal: Direction des programmes santé mentale et dépendances of the CIUSSS de l'ouest-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal SUB: CLSC DLL
West Island Clients: CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis - le Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de l'Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (gouv.qc.ca). Phone number: 514 639-0650
Dorval, Lachine and Lasalle Clients: https://ciusss-ouestmtl.gouv.qc.ca/contact-localisation/centres-locaux-de-services-communautaires-clsc/clsc-de-dorval-lachine/ . Phone number: 514 639-0650
To access one of our programs in your area, you can call us directly at 1-866-470-7111 option 1 for English, 1 again for the main line.
Programs available for Self Referral in Northern Saskatchewan include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly Sign up HERE for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program.
Clients can enroll directly Sign up HERE for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old).
Referrals in areas covered by Northern Medical Services, Saskatchewan can be made by:
Programs available for Self Referral in Northern Saskatchewan include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead, ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly Sign up HERE for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety & Depression program.
Clients can enroll directly Sign up HERE for our Parents Empowering Kids (3-12 years old), Defeat Anxiety (12-17 years old), or Chase Worries Away program (6-11 years old).
Referrals in areas covered by Northern Medical Services, Saskatchewan can be made by:
- Professionals working in Mental Health and Addictions
- Child and Youth Family Services
- Schools (teachers, guidance counsellors and school psychologists)
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Social Workers
- Other professionals working with children and youth
To access one of our programs in your area, please call the number below in your community or us directly at 1-866-470-7111 option 1 for English, 1 again for main line
Territory-wide the child and youth programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. The adult program available is ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Child and Youth programs. Referral Form
Referrals in Yukon can be made by:
Territory-wide the child and youth programs available include Parents Empowering Kids, Chase Worries Away, Defeat Anxiety, Dry Nights Ahead. The adult program available is ICAN Adult Anxiety & Depression.
Clients can enroll directly for our ICAN Adult (18+) Anxiety program. Referral Form
Clients can enroll directly for our Child and Youth programs. Referral Form
Referrals in Yukon can be made by:
- Professionals working in Mental Wellness and Substance Use
- Child and Youth Family Services
- Schools (teachers, guidance counsellors and school psychologists)
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Social Workers
- Other professionals working with children and youth
ICAN Self-Referrals (Get started now! No referrals from health agency or physician)
- Prince Edward Island
- Manitoba
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northern Saskatchewan
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
- Military/Veteran
If you live in one of the above-noted areas you can start services now. Get started by completing the application form HERE
We extend our gratitude to those who have made our services available to our military and Veteran families: Military Family Services Ottawa, True Patriot Love Foundation, RBC, and Bell Let’s Talk.