Stella’s Place
Year 2 Practicum, September 2026 – April 2027
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:
☒ Covid Vaccinations
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
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.
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:
2
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Eren Deran, BSW, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
March 11, 2026
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? N/A
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by March 11, 2026. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.