Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids

Prevention and Early Intervention Services

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Description

EarlyON Child and Family Centre

  • drop-in and pre-registered programs and activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth to 6 years
  • parent/caregiver and child activity groups such as reading, story time and games
  • early intervention child development
  • school readiness program
  • opportunity to connect with other parents
  • networking opportunities for newcomers
  • access to parent child educators
  • information and resources
  • virtual programs such as parent chat and circle time

Families First

  • prevention and early intervention parenting virtual workshops
  • support for children's mental health
  • parenting skills development

Prenatal and Parenting Support

  • support during pregnancy and for parents of at-risk children birth to 6 years, in partnership with Toronto Public Health (see separate listing)
  • Building Brighter Futures promotes healthy pregnancy and health and social development of children through early parenting groups and education groups, and prenatal nutrition programs
  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children home-visiting program for families, including prenatal and early years support

Family Support Network

  • one on one support for parents and caregivers of children from birth to 6 years

  • support around topics including sibling dynamics, challenging behaviours, communication, big feelings/self-regulation, cooperation, social skills, and daily routines

  • serving families in the Black Creek and St. James Town neighbourhoods

Provincial Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program

  • building relationships with youth to support and facilitate their access to opportunities, solutions and resources within their own communities

Community Outreach Intervention Initiative (COII)

  • individual and family services and group programs

  • serves children and youth living in the Black Creek, St. James Town and Flemingdon Park communities who are experiencing barriers to accessing mental health care

Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub, see separate listing

Eligibility
Parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years, including supports for newcomers families
Provincial Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program, youth 12-21 years living in Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park or Victoria Park
Application Process
Call or email for information and program registration
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Toll Free
1-855-944-4673 - General Inquires
Office
416-924-1164 ext 8710 - Prevention Programs and Services
Office
416-633-4035 - EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Web Site
https://sickkidscmh.ca/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
1645 Sheppard Ave W
Toronto, ON, M3M 2X4
Canada
Languages
English, Contact for information on other languages
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Last Updated On
January 15, 2026
Last Verified On
January 15, 2026
Address
1645 Sheppard Ave W
Toronto, ON, M3M 2X4
Cross street: Keele St and Sheppard Ave W

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Accessibility
Not Accessible - residences and day treatment facilities ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - main building ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - main building
Hours of Operation
Program hours vary, contact for information; Early ON Child and Family Centre, visit website for program schedule
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area