This World's Ours Centre
PEERS Social Skills Group
Julia Healey and Grace Liu, Occupational Therapists, each with over 20 years of experience in youth mental health, are excited to offer a 16-week PEERS Social Skills Group starting in February 2026. Our group starts Feb 1st, 2026, and ends on May 17th, 2026, and will be on Sundays from 3 to 4:30 pm. The group will be located at “This World’s Ours Centre” (191 East 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC). PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a neuroaffirming, evidence-based social skills program for youth (ages 13-18) who experience social challenges and are motivated to learn how to make and keep friends. This program was originally designed to support youth with Autism, but has shown benefits for youth with other social challenges as well (e.g. social anxiety, ADHD, mental health). The PEERS® Program is designed to help teens enhance their social skills and confidence through interactive learning. Some of the topics covered include: Conversational skills; Choosing appropriate friends; Appropriate use of humour; Handling conflict; Handling rumours and gossip; Handling rejection, teasing, and bullying; Using electronic communication; and Sportpersonship skills. Cost: $1,900 (includes an intake meeting and 16 weeks of intervention). Autism Funding is accepted.
Additional Details
Mandate: For more information about the OTs co-facilitating this PEERS social skills group, please see "This World's Ours Centre" website under OT service providers. https://www.thisworldsours.com/occupational-therapy
Credentials: Occupational Therapists
Type of Resource: Community Agency
Services: Occupational Therapist Community Group Education Social Skills Trainer Support Group Training
Languages: English
Subjects: Youth Social Engagement Skill development School-Age Behaviour Support Communication General Leisure & Travel Mental Health Neurodiversity Therapies
Age Range: Youth & Young Adults (13-25) School Age (5-18)
Target Users: Autistic, disabled, & neurodiverse people Families & caregivers General
Seasons Activity Offered: Winter (December to February) Spring (March to May)
Contact Information
191 E 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada