Why ELEVATE with us?

At Elevate Training & Behavioural Supports, we believe every family deserves support that is practical, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based strategies. Our services are designed to empower parents, strengthen skills, and help children, teens, and young adults thrive at home, at school, and in the community.

Whether you’re looking for short-term coaching, specialized training, or ongoing support, we tailor every service to meet your unique needs.

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    Parent & Caregiver Consultation/ Coaching

    Parenting a child with complex needs can feel overwhelming at times. We provide hands-on coaching to help families feel confident and supported.

    We can help with:

    Understanding school processes (IEP, IPRC, transitions)

    Practical behaviour strategies for home and community

    Navigating funding and services (OAP, SSAH, community resources)

    Short-term follow-up after Enhanced Needs Services (ENS) or Urgent Response Services (URS) to make sure strategies stick at home

    Ongoing coaching to build caregiver confidence and reduce stress

    Our goal is for you to feel prepared, supported, and never alone in the process.

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    Safety Care For Families

    Every family deserves to feel safe.
    Safety-Care training equips parents and caregivers with the tools they need to prevent and respond to challenging behaviour while protecting dignity and maintaining calm.

    You’ll learn:

    Prevention strategies to reduce risk and stress

    Practical tools to use in crisis situations

    Respectful, evidence-based techniques to keep everyone safe

    Receive monthly support to ensure accurate use of strategies and maintain Advanced certification (if applicable)

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    Teen and Young Adult Programming

    Transitioning to adulthood can feel daunting — but with the right skills, it can also be exciting. We help teens and young adults gain independence and prepare for their future.

    Programs focus on:

    Independent life skills (banking/finance support, self-care, laundry, cooking, meal preparation, and more)

    Job readiness (resume writing, interview practice, workplace expectations)

    Dating & relationships (building healthy connections and boundaries)

    Post-secondary preparation (study skills, self-advocacy, time management)

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    Sexuality, Safety & Skills Training

    Talking about sexuality and safety isn’t easy — but it’s essential. We provide education and support in a safe, respectful, and developmentally appropriate way, offered in small groups or individually.

    Topics include:

    Hygiene and self-care routines

    Puberty and body changes

    Private vs. public behaviours (including masturbation)

    Menstruation management

    Online safety and digital boundaries

    Dating, relationships, and healthy sexuality

    Building confidence in social interactions

Community Agencies

-we are here for you too!

We partner with community agencies to enhance staff knowledge and family support.

Services include:

  • Staff training on OAP navigation, ABA-based strategies, and behaviour support approaches

  • Consultation to strengthen referrals and family engagement

  • Ongoing collaboration to ensure continuity of care

Contact Us

Located in Pelham Ontario
Willing to engage across Ontario virtually

Phone
(905) 980-0871

Email
Karen@elevatetbs.ca

From My Heart

This isn’t just my work. It’s my calling.
And Elevate is the next step in that calling.
I’d be honoured to walk this part of your journey with you.