Strides Toronto Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Strides Toronto
- Mission of the Company: Strides Toronto builds strength and resilience with infants, children, youth, and families through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership, and advocacy.
- Founded: No information is available.
- Founders: No information is available.
- Key People in the Company:
- Janet McCrimmon (she/her), President and CEO
- Paul Van de Laar (he/him), Vice-President, Service Excellence
- Robert Royer, MHSc, CHE (he/him), Vice President, Strategy
- Faraz Somjee (he/him), Vice President, Corporate Services
- Darryl Nurse (he/him), Director, Autism and Developmental Services
- Erin Physick (she/her), Director, Mental Health Services
- Tammie Orifa (she/her), Director, Community Services
- Sabrina Samsudeen (she/her), Director, Mental Health Systems
- Kamilah Hudson (she/her), Director, Finance and Administration
- Headquarters: Strides Toronto is primarily located in East Toronto, with main offices at 1200 Markham Road, Suite 200, Scarborough, Ontario M1H 3C3, and 325 Milner Avenue, Suite 110, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5N1.
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- What the Company is Known For: Strides Toronto is known for offering comprehensive services in community, autism, developmental, and mental health support for children, youth, and families in Toronto’s east end.
Products and Services
Products/Programs
1. Autism and Developmental Services
- Description: Offers flexible and responsive autism services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. These include free and fee-based services provided through various programs.
- Key Features: Individualized services responsive to the needs of children with autism, offered at various locations.
2. Community Services
- Description: Provides in-home support and consultation services related to children with developmental support needs.
- Key Features: Includes programs like 'Babies Best Start', offering in-home support to families in prenatal stages or with young children (0-3 years).
3. Youth Programming
- Description: Offers various programs aimed at supporting the development and well-being of youth. Programs include community counselling, youth wellness hubs, and gender-based violence prevention programs.
- Key Features: Comprehensive support services include mental health counselling, skill development, and peer support programs.
4. Mental Health Services
- Description: A variety of family-focused mental health assessment and treatment programs.
- Key Features: Immediate virtual and in-person mental health counselling, family therapy, and intensive child and family services.
Recent Developments
- New Products/Services: The launch of new Youth Wellness Hubs like the Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub to provide walk-in services for youth aged 12 to 25.
- New Features: Expansion of the "One Stop Talk" virtual counselling program to provide more comprehensive mental health support across Ontario.
- Partnerships: Collaboration with Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) and East Toronto Health Partners in launching new wellness hubs for integrated services.
For emergency services, Strides Toronto emphasizes contacting 911 or visiting a nearby hospital. Moving forward, Strides Toronto remains committed to advancing mental health and developmental support for the diverse populations within Toronto, striving to meet the needs of youth and their families comprehensively and collaboratively.
General Inquiries:
- Phone: 416-438-3697 or 416-321-5464
- Email: contactus@stridestoronto.ca
Locations and hours for Strides Toronto services can vary, with main offices in Scarborough offering services from Monday to Saturday. Exploratory and collaborative efforts are emphasized as Strides Toronto, recognized as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Children, and Youth Mental Health since 2015, continues to drive social and health system solutions for the community.
