Amal Behavioural Health Supports

12/24/2025

It was sure fun when Santa came down our chimney this week! Wishing all those who celebrate a wonderful and restful Christmas!

12/09/2025

✨ Therapeutic Arts & LEGO Program – Mondays at The Nook! 🧱🎨

We’ve combined our Therapeutic Arts Program with our LEGO sessions to bring kids a fun, supportive after-school experience that helps them explore emotions, build confidence, and connect with others.

Through guided activities in both art and LEGO building, children can spark their creativity, strengthen problem-solving skills, and enjoy meaningful social interaction in a safe, welcoming space.

✔️ Ages 6–11
✔️ All materials provided
✔️ 12-week program or drop-in options available
✔️ Snacks included!

🕒 Mondays, 3:15–5:30PM
📅 Jan 5 – Mar 23, 2026
📍 The Nook — 7 Ricketts Rd., St. John’s

Give your child a place to create, connect, and express — we can’t wait to welcome them! 💛

👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/eTe6Px4bCk

12/03/2025

⚡️🎴 Join us Fridays for The PokéLab! 🎴⚡️

Calling all Pokémon fans ages 8–14! 🐉✨
Come hang out at The Nook for a fun and engaging after-school program where you’ll:

✔️ Learn strategies & sharpen your skills
✔️ Play, compete, and connect with fellow fans
✔️ Enjoy snacks + get a Pokémon booster pack every week!
Led by experienced Pokémon competitor Sam Martino, this is the ultimate spot for fun, friendship, and Pokémon battles!

📍 7 Ricketts Rd, St. John’s
🗓 Fridays | 3:15–5:15 PM
📅 Winter Session: January 9 – March 27, 2026
🕒 12 Weekly Sessions

👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/eTe6Px4bCk

11/17/2025

Sarah and Laura were thrilled to attend Essential for Living’s Event-Based Teaching workshop with Emily and Kristina in Portland, Oregon.

Stay tuned for how we’ll be integrating this inspiring approach into our service delivery to create meaningful, joy-filled experiences for all our learners!

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

At Amal Behavioural Health Supports, we are grateful for our ongoing partnership with Shushepeshipan Ishpitentamun Mitshuap (SIM) in Sheshatshiu.

Over the past months, we have had the privilege of working alongside SIM to enhance capacity in supporting individuals who experience challenging behaviour. This collaboration has allowed us to learn deeply from Innu culture, values, and ways of knowing- strengthening our practice and enriching how we show up for individuals and families.

We are continuously inspired by the SIM team’s commitment, compassion, and knowledge. It has truly been a pleasure to learn together.

We look forward to all that is to come, walking forward in partnership, respect, and shared purpose.

11/03/2025

Interagency Collaboration in Action!
While in St. John’s for training, our Out-of-Home Care Manager, Kaitlin Garnier from the West Coast dropped by our clinic to spend time with our team and connect with the learners we support!

We loved having the opportunity to learn from one another and strengthen the ties across our organization! Thank you Kaitlin for your time, energy and compassion! Amal Youth and Family Centre Inc.

10/31/2025

Sending a big cheer from Amal Behavioural Health all the way to our Toronto Blue Jays!
Your teamwork, grit, and heart remind us every day what’s possible when we show up for one another.
Let’s go, Jays! 💙⚾️

10/29/2025

We are so proud to share that our Senior Behaviour Analyst, Sarah McCarthy was recently highlighted as part of FTF Behaviour Consulting Success Stories!

Sarah holds her Level 6 Credential in PFA-SBT and continues to lead with compassion, persistence, and joy while supporting individuals who engage in severe and dangerous behaviour.

Her work is a reflection of our core belief that when we meet people where they are, honour their autonomy, and move forward at a pace that prioritizes happy, relaxed, and engaged, meaningful growth is possible.

Congratulations Sarah and thank you for all you do!

⭐Success Story:

Amal Youth and Family Centre, founded in 2021 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, provides inclusive, trauma-informed services for children, youth, families, and adults from diverse cultural, linguistic, and developmental backgrounds. Rooted in the meaning of “Amal” — hope — the centre delivers a wide range of supports including family engagement, behavioral health services, out-of-home and family-based care, adult services, and clinical counseling through the Amal Wellness Centre. Amal also promotes newcomer integration and workforce participation through its Unite & Empower program. Guided by values of respect, diversity, and holistic well-being, Amal strives to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals and families can thrive.

To watch the full presentation by Sara McCarthy, please visit:
https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/explore-pfa-sbt-presentations-tutorials-and-inspiring-sucess-stories-pfa-sbt-in-action/

10/28/2025

What a fabulous opportunity for those looking to grow their skill-set in Event Based Teaching! We are so excited to have BHS staff attend this workshop as we continue to grow the next phase of our service offerings!