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August 20, 2026

Step Outside: A Simple Way to Support Your Mental Health

By Muntaha Alazraq

Did you know? Spending time in nature can significantly improve your mental health. Research shows that nature can help lower stress, improve mood and sleep, and support mental clarity (source). […]

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July 7, 2026

Single Session Counselling - Tuesdays in August

By YSSNAdmin

Many people find that they get what they need from one counselling session. YSSN’s Single Session Counselling program offers support related to: mental health concerns caregiving or parenting challenges addictions […]

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“YSSN has helped me get on a different path. They've helped me live a much more stable and happy life. And basically, helped me with living in a good, safe place and with work. They've helped me become a better person and reach my full potential.” - Jordan, Supported by YSSN, now YSSN Peer Support

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YSSN has served more than 200,000 people

We began in 1982 by providing case management to people with a developmental disability. In 1985, a Mental Health Case Management Program was added, followed by community Crisis Response Services launched in 1999.

In July 2011, YSSN was designated as Developmental Services Ontario for the Central East Region. Most recently, in 2023 YSSN became founding partner in Canada’s 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.

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