Strongest Families Institute

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Strongest Families Institute We equip clients with skills to overcome issues affecting their wellbeing over the phone.

Strongest Families Institute is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing evidence-based services to children and families seeking help for mental health and other issues impacting health and well-being. Available in both English and French, Strongest Families provides timely care to families by teaching skills through our unique distance coaching approach – supporting families over the phone and Internet in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Strongest Families provides family-centered care that is customized to their needs. All our programs are backed by twenty years of Social Science research and Co-Founded by Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie and Dr. Patrick McGrath.

It’s hard to help our kids when we don’t understand exactly what they’re going through.But parents of neurodivergent kid...
10/16/2026

It’s hard to help our kids when we don’t understand exactly what they’re going through.

But parents of neurodivergent kids aren’t alone, and we have programs and resources to support them. To support you. To support your whole family.

Customized strategies and free, bilingual coaching are available. Take a look at the program details, and let us know if this is what you’ve been looking for: https://strongestfamilies.com/behaviour-parents-empowering-neurodiverse-kids/

Mornings are hard enough, but sometimes child behavioural challenges can make them even tougher.Tantrums, aggression, an...
10/15/2026

Mornings are hard enough, but sometimes child behavioural challenges can make them even tougher.

Tantrums, aggression, and focus issues can create issues that ripple throughout the day, the week, the year.

Until you’re just not sure what to do next, or how to get things back on track.

If that sounds at all familiar, this is something we can help with: https://strongestfamilies.com/behaviour-parents-empowering-kids/

Thanksgiving can be a time for connecting with family.But it can also be stressful, and full of responsibilities that fe...
10/12/2026

Thanksgiving can be a time for connecting with family.

But it can also be stressful, and full of responsibilities that feel harder and harder to manage.

Today, we’re thinking of you and your family, and we’re here to help you get the support you need to handle what you’re carrying.

If you get a moment this holiday, take a look at how we help: https://strongestfamilies.com/behaviour-parents-empowering-kids/

🌍 World Mental Health Day: October 10, 2026 Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.Meaningful change begins w...
10/10/2026

🌍 World Mental Health Day: October 10, 2026

Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.

Meaningful change begins with listening.

At Strongest Families, we believe that the voices of individuals and families with lived experience must help shape the mental health services designed to support them.

Through ongoing collaboration, co-design, and evidence-based care, we turn those voices into action with the goal of improving access, strengthening families, and delivering care that makes a measurable difference.

💚 Everyone deserves to be heard.

Everyone deserves access to effective mental health care.

Together, we can remove barriers, strengthen families, and build a more responsive and equitable mental health system.

Getting help as a parent shouldn't be hard. That's why we make our referral process as accessible as possible. In many p...
10/09/2026

Getting help as a parent shouldn't be hard. That's why we make our referral process as accessible as possible. In many provinces, you can even self-refer.

It's free, there's no wait-list, and you can either do it online or give us a call.

It’s one less step on the path to getting your family the support you need: https://strongestfamilies.com/sfi-referral-request/

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This Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4–10, Strongest Families joins CAMIMH in calling for Equal Health. Fair Fund...
10/08/2026

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4–10, Strongest Families joins CAMIMH in calling for Equal Health. Fair Funding. No Exceptions. It’s time to close the gaps in access to care.

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is a reminder that everyone, at some point, will face a mental health challeng...
10/08/2026

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is a reminder that everyone, at some point, will face a mental health challenge and will need support.

Managing anxiety and stress is never easy, but it can get better, and we’re here to help.

Our ICAN program is built for adults over 18 who are looking for support managing their emotions, solving problems, and building healthy habits.

It’s free to you, it pairs you with a coach for regular support (one-on-one or in a group, if you choose), and it’s available in both English and French.

If you’re thinking about mental health this week, for yourself or for someone you care about, take a moment to learn more about our ICAN program:

https://strongestfamilies.com/ican-ages-18/

📞 +1 866 470 7111
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Childhood temper outbursts or even physical aggression are things families often struggle with alone.They don’t have to....
10/08/2026

Childhood temper outbursts or even physical aggression are things families often struggle with alone.

They don’t have to. You don’t have to.

Please contact us if you’re struggling with childhood behavioural challenges that aren’t getting better.

We offer free, 1:1 Coaching for families like yours. And there's no wait list to worry about. You can start getting help right away.

Parenting isn’t easy, but getting support can be: strongestfamilies.com/behaviour-parents-empowering-kids

📞 +1 866 470 7111
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I had the pleasure of meeting with Kathy Temple from the Halifax International Airport Authority to accept a generous do...
10/07/2026

I had the pleasure of meeting with Kathy Temple from the Halifax International Airport Authority to accept a generous donation from the Humanities Committee in support of our Strongest Families cause. On behalf of Strongest Families and our team, we extend our gratitude for selecting our charity.

Their generosity goes beyond a donation, it helps give the gift of mental health by supporting SFI’s work to provide accessible, evidence-based mental health services to children, youth, adults, and families.

It was wonderful to connect in person and express our appreciation for their support and commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities.

Thank you to Kathy, the Halifax International Airport Authority and the Humanities Committee for supporting Strongest Families Institute and helping us continue to change lives!

100% of all donations goes to our programming and client care. Tax receipts are issued quickly.

Want to help make a difference? Donate here:
https://strongestfamilies.com/donations/

For more information about Strongest Families Institute and our programs visit our website:
https://strongestfamilies.com/

Kathy Temple
Halifax Stanfield International Airport

A heartfelt thank you to Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local 116 for their generous donation in support ...
10/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local 116 for their generous donation in support of Strongest Families Institute! 💙

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of community partners who believe in helping children, youth, adults and families access timely mental health services when and where they need it.

Thank you, Local 116, for supporting stronger families and healthier communities!

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2 Dartmouth Road
Bedford, NS
B4A2K7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2am
Tuesday 8am - 2am
Wednesday 8am - 2am
Thursday 8am - 2am
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18664707111

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