General Information
Fees:
Free
Service Delivery Format:
- In Person:
- By appointment only
Eligibility:
- Ages: 0-29 years
Referral:
Referrals are usually made from Yorktown programs such as Rapid Access Therapy, Care Navigation, youth outreach, and others. Some community partners such as hospitals and child welfare have referred directly to the START Program.
Next Session Dates:
Ongoing
Sessions Per Year:
52 weeks per year
Service Duration:
8-12 sessions, within 15 weeks of service
Languages offered:
- English
- Spanish
- Translation Services
Hours:
- Weekedays
- Evenings
Contact:
Karlene Haughton,
416-394-2424 ext: 1113
KarleneH@yorktownfamilyservices.com
Janine Fernandes, Intake Coordinator
START Program
START stands for Strengths-based, Time-limited, Attainable, Realistic Therapy. This is an 8-12 session therapy program that relies on evidence informed treatment such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), BSFT (Brief Solution Focused Therapy), and family systems models, with the purpose of supporting children, youth, and their families to meet manageable goals. Participants of START come with various struggles and strengths and all are hoping to move towards change.
We aim to “start” with participants where they are at—understanding where someone is emotionally and mentally—and work in partnership with them to identify manageable goals that lead to realistic and meaningful change. Each participant or family is matched with a therapist for the duration of the program with the intention of stabilizing on the path towards meeting further goals, and connecting to additional services as needed.