Strides Toronto
Bryan Heal is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in social impact and research within the sports sector. Currently serving as the Social Impact Research Lead at MLSE since June 2017, Bryan leads the Change the Game Research Program to enhance youth access and participation in sports. In addition to this role, Bryan is actively involved as a board member for Strides Toronto and the Sport Information Resource Centre, and co-chairs the Build Belonging Committee for Rugby Ontario, focusing on inclusion and diversity in rugby. Previous roles include consulting for various organizations and significant leadership positions at Agincourt Community Services Association and the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science from McMaster University and is pursuing a Master of Public Health from Lakehead University.
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Strides Toronto
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing services to young people from birth to age 29 and their families in East Toronto. Formed in January 2020 through the amalgamation of Aisling Discoveries and East Metro Youth Services, Strides Toronto provides a range of community, residential and treatment services to improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children, youth and their families. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. As Lead Agency for infant, child and youth mental health in Toronto, Strides Toronto works with core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that transform access to services, experience of services and the mental health outcomes for Toronto’s diverse communities. Strides Toronto has a budget of $30 million and more than 350 employees providing services out of 19 locations across East Toronto. The organization is accredited by the Centre for Accreditation and the predecessor organizations have a long history of providing high-quality services in East Toronto.