Support for your learning disability — and your overall mental well-being (Ages 15+)

Strategies for Life offers individualized, one-to-one counselling for youth and adults who have been diagnosed with, or who suspect they may have, a Learning Disability (LD) and/or ADHD.

Living with LD or ADHD can affect much more than academics. It can influence self-esteem, anxiety, motivation, relationships, emotional regulation, and overall mental health.

Our counselling program supports both the practical challenges and the emotional experiences that often come with learning disabilities. Sessions provide a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and develop strategies that strengthen both your mental well-being and daily functioning.

In our personalized counselling sessions, we focus on:

• Supporting overall mental health and emotional well-being
• Teaching practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
• Strengthening confidence and self-advocacy skills
• Building emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Exploring and understanding your diagnosis, strengths, and challenges
• Helping you set realistic, achievable goals
• Improving relationships and communication skills

How It Works
• 60-minute individual sessions
• Weekly, biweekly, or monthly options
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m
• Available virtually or in-person (Richmond Hill Office)

We start with a free 20-minute consultation, giving you the chance to share your goals, ask questions, and see if this program is the right fit for you. If you need counselling appointments outside agency hours, please discuss this during the consultation, as we strive to accommodate flexible scheduling.

Fees

• We believe everyone deserves access to meaningful mental health support.
• Fees are determined following your 20-minute consultation.
• Subsidies and sliding scale rates may be available. Proof of income is required if applying for financial assistance.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Contact: Madison Alexandra at (905) 884-7933 x 8 or madison.alexandra@ldays.org

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Program Scope / How We Can Help
Strategies for Life: Counselling Program provides supportive, strengths-based counselling focused on the social-emotional impact of Learning Disabilities and ADHD.

This program is not intended to provide intensive clinical mental health treatment, crisis intervention, or emergency services.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are at risk of harm, please call 911 or go to your local emergency room immediately. You can also access 24/7 crisis support through the following services:

• York Region Community Crisis Response Service: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
• Simcoe County Crisis Line: 705-728-5044 or Toll-Free 1-888-893-8333
• Canada Suicide Prevention Service / Suicide Prevention Helpline (nationwide): Call 988 or 1-833-456-4566, or text 45645

Participants needing specialized psychiatric care, ongoing crisis support, or more intensive therapy will be referred to appropriate community resources.