Stella’s Place

Year 2 Practicum

September 2025- April 2026

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Stella’s Place

Location:

54 Wolseley St., Toronto, ON, Canada, M5T1A5

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

Stella’s Place provides free mental health services for young adults ages 16 to 29. We have a holistic menu of programs, including peer support, clinical services, service navigation, wellness, art, and mental health recovery programs.

Practicum Requirements:

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☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒ Covid Vaccinations

☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☐ Driver’s License

☐ Use of Own Car

☐ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☐ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served

☐ Evening attendance

☐ Weekend attendance

☐ Changing shift attendance

☐ Language (specify in field below)

Other requirements:

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

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☐ Children and their Families

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

☐ Social Work in Gerontology

☐ Human Services Management & Leadership

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

(If yes, please specify.)

MSW students will be supporting individual counseling programs such as Drop-In Counseling, Intake Assessments, BeanBag Chat, and Individual Counseling. We will be providing some training; however, previous experience is required.

Practicum does not require previous experience for BSW students.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Practicum must be in person.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Mix

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Claire Lewis, MSW

Eren Deran, BSW, MSW, RSW

Application deadline:

April 10, 2025

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

We require resumes and cover letters. After receiving the resumes, we will review them and schedule an interview date with successful applicants.

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes

Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum? N/A

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? M/A

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by April 10, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.

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