Bethesda Children and Youth Services | Spring Service Guide 2024

How do I get started with Bethesda’s Free Foundational Family Services?

Step 1

Step 2

Create your account through Bethesda’s membership portal.

*Your account will be approved within three (3) days.

If you already have an account, log in.

Review the events in this guide to find the best programs for you and your family.

Please note there is a limit of one recreational and one clinical group service per child.

Step 3

Register for your selections. If your preferred group is full, register for that group’s waitlist. Service Coordinators review and confirm registrants before each group begins and room may become available for you.

Contact a Service Coordinator by filling out this

Request a Call Back form or by calling 905.684.6918 ext. 170 or by emailing

serviceinfo@bethesdaservices.com

“Our Diagnosis came at a very hard time for our family and if it wasn’t for Bethesda helping guide my husband and I with resources I would still feel so lost and overwhelmed.

Thank you Bethesda for all you

do.”

-Bethesda Parent

What is a Brief Consultation

Brief Consultations are single or time-limited (1-3) individualized sessions that are focused on a specific need or goal.

Examples of topics that can be discussed during a brief consultation appointment include, but are not limited to:

Behaviour concerns

Learning about community resources

Increasing independence

Teaching new skills

Completing OAP registration and funding applications

Parents/caregivers can meet with a clinican to discuss strategies for :

• social skills

• life skills

• communication skills

• behaviour concerns

• and much more

Consult appointments are available from a variety of clinicians including:

• Behaviour Therapist

• Applied Behaviour

Analysist (ABA)

Therapist

• Speech Language Pathologist

• Occupational Therapist

• Registered Early Childhood Educator

• Service Coordinators

Keep an eye out for these icons:

Pending

Approved

Cancelled

Waitlist Service

These icons will give you direction on the status of your registration!

PENDING

Your registration request is being reviewed. Stay tuned for your confirmation email.

APPROVED

Your registration is approved and you are confirmed for the event!

CANCELLED

Your registration has been cancelled for one of the following reasons: at your request, the event was cancelled, or we are following up with you to plan service that meets the needs of your family.

WAITLIST

You have been successfully added to the waitlist for this event. We will contact you directly to let you know when a spot is available.

SERVICE COORDINATOR

Your Service Coordinators are here to help! Contact a Service Coordinator if you have any questions!

Coordinator

Workshops and Caregiver Learning Series

Understanding the Ontario Autism Program Service Coordination and Funding Options

Meet one on one with a Service Coordinator to help parents and caregivers navigate Autism services in the Niagara Region and the province. The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and one-time funding, and evidence-based services, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), will be reviewed.

DATE/TIME Available by individual appointment upon request. Phone 905.684.6918 ext.170

Caregiver Workshops

LOCATION Virtual, phone, or in-person appointments available.

Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

What is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)? This workshop will explore the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis, which is the field of Psychology dedicated to understanding and improving behaviour. Learn how ABA can change behaviour in order to improve the quality of life for all individuals.

DATE/TIME Tuesday April 9 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Helping your Teen Cope with Depression

A psycho-educational workshop designed for parents and caregivers of teenagers who are struggling with depression and/or depressive symptoms. This workshop will explore depression from a mental health perspective, highlighting the differences between depression and other emotions such as sadness or grief, as well as the criteria that indicate a potential clinical diagnosis of a depressive disorder or episode. Some basic coping strategies for depression will be shared, and some general tips will be provided for caregivers who are supporting a teen with depression.

LOCATION Virtual

Toilet Training

Is your child showing readiness signs for toilet training? This workshop will help parents and caregivers recognize readiness skills and patterns of current toileting behaviours and learn toilet training strategies based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This workshop is best suited for parents of children aged 7 and younger.

DATE/TIME Tuesday April 16 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Improving Sleep

LOCATION Virtual

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Caregivers will learn strategies that can be used to help children fall asleep and maintain a full night’s sleep. After attending the workshop, two individualized consultations are provided to support you in practicing these skills at home.

DATE/TIME Tuesday April 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION Virtual

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Positive Parenting Strategies

Learn about the seven key aspects of parenting and how to set your child up for success. The goal of this workshop is to teach caregivers proactive ways to support their child’s growth and development through the use of positive behaviour support strategies.

DATE/TIME Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION Virtual

Identifying and Coping with Autistic Burnout

Is your child/youth experiencing depression, or could it be “autistic burnout”? Join us to learn about the concept that is gaining attention in recent years: “autistic burnout”. Discover the signs and symptoms and discuss how you can support your child through certain lifestyle changes to improve their psychological wellbeing.

DATE/TIME Monday May 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LOCATION Virtual

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Picky Eating

This workshop is designed for parents, caregivers and clinicians to cover a variety of positive behavioural approaches to introducing new foods or expanding food repertoires of children who are picky eaters. Strategies are covered in a practical step-by-step manner to address a range of feeding issues.

DATE/TIME Tuesday June 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION Virtual

A Foundational Framework for Understanding Trauma

This workshop will cover foundational information on the impacts of trauma including: the definitions of trauma, common signs and symptoms following exposure to trauma, the neurobiology of trauma, and how trauma impacts both the brain and the body, and more. Please note that this workshop will be foundational information only – no formal trauma counselling techniques or strategies will be provided.

DATE/TIME Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LOCATION Virtual

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Parent and Caregiver Courses

Skill Enhancement for Children with Down Syndrome

This four-session group is for parents/caregivers of children with Down syndrome who are between the ages of 2-12 years. The group is designed to help parents learn how to teach their children new skills, to improve their abilities and to encourage desirable behaviour. Parents will have an opportunity to develop and try out a plan to teach their children a new skill and to deal with minor misbehaviour.

DATE/TIME Tuesdays April 9 - 30 9:30am - 11:30am

Triple P Stepping Stones

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Are you interested in learning more about teaching new skills and handling misbehaviour? Triple P is a caregiver education course that focuses on causes of misbehaviour, teaching new skills, increasing desired behaviours, decreasing misbehaviour and survival skills for difficult situations. This course is recommended for caregivers new to the diagnosis of autism or another developmental disability and/or the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This course is appropriate for caregivers with children aged 0-12 years old.

DATE/TIME Tuesday April 16 - June 11 9:30am - 11:30am

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an approach to life that teaches us how to become more psychologically flexible. This approach helps us to embrace life, mindfully connecting to things that are of importance to us. We learn to struggle less with difficult experiences and feelings. ACT does not attempt to directly change or stop unwanted thoughts or feelings; rather, it helps us develop a new mindful relationship with those experiences. We learn to become more open and live more consistently with who and what we care about. This workshop is for families with children 10 years and older.

DATE/TIME Thursdays May 9 - June 13 6:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Introduction to Teaching

Helping Your Child Tolerate Change

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to experience challenges accepting change in everyday routines. This workshop will provide you with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) based strategies that will help increase your child’s flexibility. You will learn how to break down challenging situations and to support your child through proactive planning and teaching them to accept change. This workshop is most appropriate for parents of children aged 2-10 years old.

DATE/TIME Tuesday May 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Vocal Requesting

LOCATION Virtual

This workshop in our Introduction to Teaching series will review strategies to begin teaching a child to request items they want/need using speech. This workshop is most appropriate for parents of children aged 2-6 years old.

DATE/TIME Tuesday May 14 6:30pm- 7:30pm

LOCATION Virtual

Teaching Your Child Imitation Skills

This workshop in our Introduction to Teaching series will introduce some of the strategies used to teach children imitation skills. This workshop is most appropriate for parents of children aged 2-6 years old.

DATE/TIME Tuesday May 21 6:30pm- 7:30pm

LOCATION Virtual

How to Effectively Use Visual Schedules

This workshop in our Introduction to Teaching series will review the importance of visual schedules and how to use a visual schedule effectively. This workshop is most appropriate for parents of children aged 2-10 years old.

DATE/TIME Tuesday May 28 6:30pm- 7:30pm

LOCATION Virtual

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Workshops for Youth 12+ Years

Online Safety

This interactive workshop is designed for teens who are interested in learning tools and strategies for using the internet safely. Topics include digital etiquette, risks and benefits of social media and private vs public information.

DATE/TIME Wednesday May 1 6:30pm- 7:30pm

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a strategy that helps individuals stay grounded and focused in the present moment. Youth will practice mindfulness activities while learning about the benefits regular mindfulness will have for their wellness. DATE/TIME Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Personal Care | Being Your Best Self

This workshop provides youth with information to successfully complete their daily morning routine. Participants will receive a supplemental package of resources. This workshop is best suited for high school aged youth.

DATE/TIME Wedensday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy is learning how to speak up for yourself and make your own decisions about your life. It is about learning how to get information and expressing yourself appropriately. It involves knowing your rights and responsibilities and being able to problem solve. Join your peers to discuss these topics in a safe environment.

DATE/TIME Wednesday May 22 6:30pm- 7:30pm

Money Management

LOCATION Virtual

The best thing about having your own money is that you get to decide how to spend it. Whether you get a weekly allowance, receive money or a gift card for your birthday, or find 5 bucks on the street, your first task for good money management is to think about short-term and long-term goals. It will take a bit of practice to become great with money, but once you get the hang of it you will be one step closer to independence.

DATE/TIME Wednesday May 29 6:30pm- 7:30pm

LOCATION Virtual

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Please review the age requirements and skill levels in the descriptions for each group before making your selections.

Coding

Children will learn the basics on how to code using block-based coding in the Tynker app. They can create and modify fun games, including creating mods and resources for Minecraft, then test and play them! This camp is created for youth who can follow multi-step instructions and are comfortable with a ratio of 5 youth per 1 staff.

8-10 years Tuesdays April 9 - May 14 6:00pm -

7:30pm

Book Club

Children will bond over their love of books! We will choose a book to read together and spend our time in group completing book related activities. Children should be comfortable in 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

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This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills though collaborative play while also receiving one on one support.

DATE/TIME

12+ years Thursdays April 11 -

16 6:00pm - 7:30pm

“Bethesda has offered us the support and guidance we need to navigate through the challenges of Mental Health.”

-Bethesda Parent

Teen Lounge

Are you looking for a cool and fun place to hang out and make friends? Join us for Teen Lounge, our teen hangout night, where you can enjoy a variety of activities like video games, movies, in centre laser tag, relaxing and listening to music, and more! Community activities may be arranged periodically with the teens (eg. Movies, mall visit). Teens must be comfortable in the community in a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

13+ years

Fridays

April 12, 26 May 10, 24

June 7, 21 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Dance and Movement

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

This group is designed for children and youth to show off their dance moves, play, and meet likeminded peers. Children should be comfortable in 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES

DATE/TIME

5-8 years

Saturdays

April 13 - May 11 9:30am - 12:00pm

Act it Out

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Does your child enjoy acting and drama? Come practice your social skills with like-minded peers. Children should be comfortable in 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES

DATE/TIME

9-12 years

Saturdays

April 13 - May 11 9:30am - 12:00pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Games

This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills through play and to meet like-minded peers. Activates include board games, and gym/outdoor activities. Children should be comfortable in 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES

DATE/TIME

9- 12 years

Saturdays

April 13 - May 11 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Saturday Movies

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

This group is designed for teens to come and practice their social skills while bonding over their enjoyment of movies. Movie trivia, watching movies and socializing will be a part of this group. Teens should be comfortable in a 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES DATE/TIME

13+ years

Saturdays

April 13 - May 11 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Video Game Club

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Come and play some video games with us! Games will change weekly. Practice your sportsmanship skills while hanging out with other youth. Teens must be comfortable in a group setting in a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

13+ years

Mondays

April 15 - May 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Coding

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Children will learn the basics on how to code using block-based coding in the Tynker app. They can create and modify fun games, including creating mods and resources for Minecraft, then test and play them! This camp is created for youth who can follow multi-step instructions and are comfortable with a ratio of 5 youth per 1 staff.

AGES DATE/TIME

11- 14 years

Tuesdays

May 21 - June 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Book Club

Children will bond over their love of books! We will choose a book to read together and spend our time in group completing book related activities. Children should be comfortable in 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES

DATE/TIME

10- 12 years

Wednesdays May 22- June 26 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Super Friends

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills though collaborative play while also receiving one on one support.

AGES DATE/TIME

11 years and younger

Thursdays May 23- June 27 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Dance and Movement

This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills through play and meet likeminded peers. Different activities include dance, movement, and art activities. Children should be comfortable in 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES

DATE/TIME

5-8 years

Saturdays

May 25 - June 22 9:30am - 12:00pm

Sports Club

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LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

This group is designed for children and youth to practice their social skills through play and to meet likeminded peers. Children should be comfortable in 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES DATE/TIME

9-12 years

Saturdays May 25- June 22 9:30am - 12:00pm

Builders Club

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LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

This group is designed for children and youth to build and create with others who share the same interests. This group will practice sharing and social skills in a fun setting. Activities will include playdoh, Lego and more. Children should be comfortable in a 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES

DATE/TIME

5-8 years

Saturdays May 25 - June 22 1:00pm - 3:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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All About Anime

This group is designed for youth who like anime and want to learn more! Youth can come and socialize with others who share that interest and join in activities all related to the anime theme. Youth should be comfortable in a 1:3 ratio, limited spots available.

AGES

DATE/TIME

13+ years

Saturdays

May 25 - June 22 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Video Game Club

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Come and play some video games with us! Games will change weekly. Practice your sportsmanship skills while hanging out with other youth. Youth must be comfortable in a group setting in a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

9-12 years

Mondays

May 27- June 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Children and Youth Clinical Group Services

Please note that there is a limit of one clinical group per child.

To ensure a good fit for your child, please review the age requirements and skill levels in the descriptions for each group before making your selections.

Puberty | Male

Children will learn social and life skills related to the physical and emotional changes that occur with puberty. Topics include daily hygiene such as shaving, showering and hair care, biological processes, social media and online safety. Children must be safe in a group setting in a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

10 - 14 years

Tuesdays

April 2 - May 7 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lego Club

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LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

In this group children will work collaboratively to build creative structures and work on sportsmanship skills. This group is designed for children who can work in groups with minimal prompting and support -verbal and collaborative play is present. Children must be safe in a group with a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

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6-8 years

Thursdays April 4 - May 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Incredible Friends

In this group, youth will learn about and practice important social skills, such as initiating, maintaining and ending a conversation, how to join into an activity, phone calls and electronic communication, appropriate use of humour, and hosting a get together. This program is appropriate for youth who do better in smaller groups and require additional supports. They must be able to follow and understand one-step instructions independently, communicate using verbal requests, comments and questions, and can participate in a group setting without 1:1 support. Skills will be taught in a group format using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) evidence based strategies. Children must be safe in a group setting in a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

9- 12 years

Wednesdays

April 10 - May 15

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dialectical Behaviour

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy used with children, teens and adults who have significant difficulty with emotion regulation. DBT seeks to help people understand and accept difficult feelings, as well as learn skills to manage feelings and create positive change in their life. The four pillars of DBT are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The current group will be run by a psychotherapist and will focus on ‘Emotion Regulation’. Emotion regulation skills help teens to feel less emotionally vulnerable and feel more in command of their emotions. This group seeks to help teens understand the emotions they experience, reduce emotional vulnerability, decrease the frequency of unwanted emotions, and decrease emotional suffering. Teens must be comfortable in a group setting of 1:5 ratio

AGES

DATE/TIME

15- 17 years

Mondays April 15 - June 10

*No session May 20 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Pathways to Employment

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Let Bethesda’s Pathways to Employment pre-employment training program be your teen’s first step towards looking for and keeping a job. We offer practical job skill training, job coaching and the tools your teen will need to find and keep a paid job in the community. Teens will learn about volunteer opportunities in their community, learn basic computer skills, and find out what employers look for when they hire.

AGES

DATE/TIME

14+ years

Mondays

April 15 - June 3

*No session May 20

6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Puberty | Female

Children will learn social and life skills related to the physical and emotional changes that occur with puberty. Topics include daily hygiene such as shaving, showering and hair care, biological processes, social media and online safety. Children must be safe in a group setting in a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

10 - 14 years

Tuesdays

May 14 - June 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lego Club

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LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

In this group children will work collaboratively to build creative structures and work on sportsmanship skills. This group is designed for children who can work in groups with minimal prompting and support -verbal and collaborative play is present. Children must be safe in a group with a 1:3 ratio.

AGES

DATE/TIME

9 - 12 years

Thursdays

May 16 - June 20 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Social Navigators

Children will learn a variety of social skills (initiating/exiting conversations, joining into conversations, exiting conversations) and have an opportunity to practice these skills with peers. Children will learn these skills by being a social detective! Skills will be taught in a group format using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) evidence based strategies. This program is appropriate for children who can follow multistep instructions independently, communicate using verbal requests, comments, and questions and can participate in a group setting without 1:1 support.

AGES

DATE/TIME

6- 8 years

Wednesdays May 22 - June 26 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peer Mentorship Program

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Calling all teens looking to become a peer mentor this year! Bethesda is offering a peer mentor training program. This training will outline expectations as a peer mentor including roles and responsibilities, conflict resolution and leadership skills. The goal is to empower future leaders to come along side and support other youth throughout the 2024 year!

AGES

DATE/TIME

14+ years

Mondays June 10 - 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Niagara Family Centre 3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Family Support Groups

Coffee Chats Parent Support Group

Coffee Chats are a parent support group in which parents/grandparents/guardians come together virtually to learn, grow and find connections. This group is led by our service coordinator Tonya White and runs throughout the year to offer emotional support to families. It is an opportunity for families to meet and make meaningful connections with other families, some who are just starting their journey in receiving a diagnosis. Families share and gain practical advice and insights from one another in a safe, non-judgemental space.

AGES

DATE/TIME

Parents of children and teens all ages

Mondays bi-weekly

Morning Groups: 10:30am - 11:30am

April 29, May 27, June 24

Evening Groups: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

April 15, May 13, June 10

Morning Groups

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LOCATION

In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Evening Groups

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“If Bethesda can achieve all of this for me with one employee and one event, I’m incredibly excited to see what they can do for my daughter in the future!”

-Bethesda Parent

Date Night

Need some time to relax and reconnect with your partner? Drop off your kids at Bethesda, where they will enjoy games, crafts, movies and more! You can enjoy a night out without worrying about your little ones. The group is open to kids aged 4 to 12 years. Space is limited and spots are limited to one evening per family.

AGES DATE/TIME

4- 12 years

Fridays

April 5, 19 May 3, 17, 31

June 14 5:00pm - 7:30pm

April 5

April 19

May 3

May 17

In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Do you have challenges getting your child’s hair cut? If this is a stressful ordeal for you, here is a wonderful opportunity to get a professional hair cut for your child in a safe environment. Our Bethesda Staff Chrissy is a professional hair dresser who has experience and skills with children with ASD and complex needs. Each child will receive a one hour time slot for a personalized hair cut service.

Hair Cutting Clinics Life Labs Clinic

We are constantly adding new dates and times for our popular Hair Cutting Clinic!

Check back often to find a time slot that works for your family!

View Hair Cutting Clinic dates and times

Parents are invited to book an appointment for a bloodwork through Bethesda –a Bethesda staff will provide you with tips, strategies and a kit to help to make the appointment successful. Staff will also accompany you to the appointment to provide support. Participants must have a health card and a current blood draw requisition.

In person at Life Labs

Medical Laboratory Services

3460 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Friday, April 5 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Family Events

Carousel Players

Come see the play: Lig and Bittle. Lig is very tall, and Bittle is very small. They both wish they could find some place just the right size for each of them, where no one will notice that they are different. When Lig and Bittle hear about Perfeckt Phitt, they set out on a quest to this wonderful place where all their problems will be solved. Parents and siblings are also invited to the event.

AGES

DATE/TIME

All Ages Wednesday April 3 4:45pm - 6:15pm

LOCATION In person at Bethesda

Niagara Family Centre

3310 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

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Create a Membership

Membership needs to be confirmed before you can begin registering for events.

Create your membership here

Follow these steps to create a membership account through Bethesda’s portal:

1. Navigate to bethesdaservices.com > Select Children & Youth Services in the menu bar > Select Client Login from the secondary menu bar.

2. Select Membership Level > Family/Child/Youth Services - Free > Click Next.

3. Enter your Email Address > Click I’m not a robot > Click Next

If you will be creating accounts for more than one child, please register each child with a unique email address.

4. Enter the requested client information for your child > Click Next

5. Review and confirm the membership information > Click Confirm.

6. Once your membership application has been reviewed and accepted by a Service Coordinator, you will receive an email from admin@portal.bethesdaservices.com with a temporary password.

7. Please log in using the provided temporary password and immediately chnage your password to one you will more easily remember by clicking the Change password button.

8. Enter your current and new password (new password must include at least 12 characters, upper and lower case letters, at least one number and at least one special character.) > Click Save.

Your website membership application is now complete!

If you require assistance with creating your membership account, please connect with a Service Coordinator at 905.684.6918 ext. 170 or serviceinfo@bethesdaservices.com