Family Peer Mentors

YSSN’s Family Peer Mentors are a team of caregiving peers have been where you are and can give you the emotional support you need as you care for your loved one with autism or other developmental disability.


Families can get support and helpful information to care for their autistic child, building their capacity to support their learning and development.

How we can help

  • Emotional support based on lived experience and supports caregiver wellness and coping through skill-building

     

  • Help with self-care and stress management

     

  • Help you in find community caregiver programs and resources

     

  • Support and chat groups and workshops with a focus on growing caregiver skills in self-care and wellness

 

You must be living in York Region to access a family peer mentor.

Coordination Services
Family Peer Mentors

Tel: 9058986455
Toll-free: 1.866.257.9776

Cindy Hartman, Family Peer Mentor - Ext. 2349
Email: [email protected]

Sherry Summers Family Peer Mentor - Ext. 2213
Email: [email protected]

Sue Walters, Family Peer Mentor - Ext. 2243
Email: [email protected]

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