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SMILE Canada

Support Services for Children and Youth


Description

Culturally responsive social and emotional support for families, including assistance in accessing and navigating social services and resources tailored to their specific needs, such as health care, social supports, education and other community services

  • hospital support program
  • parent coaching and support groups
  • wellness and toolkit programs
  • mentorship program
  • accessibility fund


Service Navigation

  • connects families with essential services and resources
  • individual advocacy
  • application assistance
  • offers on-going support


Support for Refugees and Newcomers from Palestine, Sudan, and Afghanistan

  • culturally appropriate service navigation and support to newcomer and refugee Palestinian, Sundanese, and Afghan families with children living with developmental disabilities, physical ailments and long-term medical conditions, including cancer
    • health and wellness assessments
    • physiotherapy, occupational therapy
    • speech and language sessions
    • respite support
    • mental health assistance
Eligibility
Racialized families with children and youth who have a disability or critical illness
Application Process
Needs assessment required; self referral or referral by service provider or healthcare professional
Contact for information; visit website to register and access intake form
Office
1-888-959-8344
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
904 Cobb Court
Mississauga, ON, L5V 1X8
Canada
Languages
Arabic, English, Farsi, Somali, Urdu
Fees
None
Documents Required
May vary, contact for information
Accessibility
Unknown; contact for information
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
View Agency Profile
Last Updated On
May 12, 2025
Address
904 Cobb Court
Mississauga, ON, L5V 1X8
Cross street: Mavis Rd and Britannia Rd W
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Hours of Operation
Contact for information
Service Area(s)
Ontario