Category Archives: Mental Health

Teens’ Feel Better Box Workshop for Caregivers: Building a Toolkit for Anxiety and Autism

Autism, Mental Health, Presentations / Workshops

Autistic teens are more likely to experience anxiety compared to their neurotypical peers and as caregivers you may be looking for ideas on how to best support your child. Join Autism Ontario on March 4th for a workshop designed to teach strategies to help autistic teens recognize and communicate about their feelings.

Register now: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10417

Let’s talk about you! Family Services Ottawa’s Walk-in Counselling Clinic

Mental Health, Resources, Services and Programs

Family Services Ottawa’s Walk-in Counselling Clinic provides free, same-day, and on-demand in-person, telephone, and virtual sessions on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you prefer to attend in person, please reach out to them at 613-725-3601 ext 0 to schedule an appointment in advance.

The walk-in clinic is located at Family Services Ottawa, open on Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Check out their website https://familyservicesottawa.org/services-and-programs/quick-access-single-session/ for more information

✨ Join Propeller Dance’s Inclusive Dance Classes! 🌟

Arts, Mental Health, Social

🌟 Stay warm this winter and move with the,!
Classes start this Saturday, January 18th!
🗓️ In-Person Classes:
Saturday: Children at National Arts Centre, 10am – 12pm
Monday: Adults at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 6:30 – 8pm
Wednesday: Adults at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers, 6:30 – 8pm
💻 Online Class:
Tuesday: Digital Class on Zoom, 6:30 – 7:45pm
🎶 Quality training, creativity, and social skills await you! Improve your physical and mental health in a welcoming environment.
👯‍♂️ Their diverse team, accompanied by live musicians, is ready to bring the joy of dance to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out!
📝 Sign up today and be a part of the Propeller community! Visit propellerdance.com

What to Expect: Mental Health and Autism

Autism, Mental Health, Resources

Understanding and accessing mental health services can be complex. Watch this video to learn more about:
• What mental health services are and how they support children, youth, and families.
• The roles of professionals such as social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health nurses.
• How to identify qualified providers with experience working with autistic children and youth.
By asking the right questions, families can find the support they need to enhance their child’s mental health and well-being.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/3BZq6iN

🧠Mental Health in Autistic People or People with Intellectual Disabilities

Autism, Mental Health, Resources, SCS

Dr. Weiss during training to SCS

SCS had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Weiss in providing a training to the support services team. The training, an introduction to “Mental Health in autistic people or people with intellectual disabilities”, focused on reviewing diagnostic facts, differentiating common health symptoms from a diagnosis, highlighted evidence based interventions and strategies to support families with treatment planning and referrals. SCS looks forward to developing training and project opportunities with Dr. Weiss in the future.

Along with the training, our support services team received the Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism, which you can get here. Written by the Autism Mental Health Literacy Project (AM-HeLP) Group, on which Dr. Weiss is a co-principal investigator, this guide developed out of a desire to increase awareness, knowledge and acceptance around issues relevant to the mental health of Autistic adults. It is meant to be read by everyone, especially by Autistic adults, by family members, by professionals and by policy-makers and leaders to increase their understanding about mental health within the context of autism.

💻Webinar: Healthy Coping for Caregivers Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Strategies

Autism, Caregivers, Mental Health, Virtual

Join Autism Ontario on November 14 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm for their upcoming webinar with Katy Albert on navigating life’s joys and challenges using self-compassion, acceptance, and value-driven action to promote healthy coping and improve caregiver well-being.

This session is ideal for caregivers, siblings, and family members of autistic children, youth, and adults. Professionals working with the autistic community and their families are also welcome to attend.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Bw2Qbs

Can’t make it? Register to watch this discussion after the event On-Demand