A welcoming space for different minds ✦ Program details are being finalized
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✦ One group. Lots of connection.

90-minute group · CA$75 per session

Chill together.
Grow together.

Teen Hangout is a welcoming social group for neurodivergent teens. Come relax, talk, make friends, practise everyday social skills, and just be yourself — without pressure.

Book a spot ↗Information for parents

One supportive group · 90 minutes · CA$75 per session · Dates and location coming soon

Our approach

Connection, on your terms.

Teen Hangout is designed to make space for different minds, interests, communication styles, and comfort levels.

One welcoming group

Instead of lots of different programs, we focus on one social hangout where teens can get to know each other. The goals are to relax, have fun, practise social skills, and build genuine connections.

What to expect

  • Relaxed conversation and getting to know each other
  • Optional games and shared-interest activities
  • Friendly opportunities to practise social skills
  • Respect for breaks and individual sensory needs

Our values

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Belonging

Every teen deserves to feel included.

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Choice

Participation should feel comfortable, not forced.

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Respect

Different ways of communicating are welcome.

Meet our therapist
Portrait of Robyn Pugen
Social worker • Therapist

Meet Robyn Pugen

An empathetic approach to connection, well-being, and personal growth.

Robyn Pugen is a licensed social worker in New York and a registered social worker in Ontario. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work.

Her humanistic, holistic approach integrates mindfulness meditation, writing, and art-based healing. Her areas of practice include family systems, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, codependency, and mindfulness.

Robyn believes in creating a non-judgmental environment where people can explore emotions, recognize their strengths, and work toward positive change. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their own capacity for happiness, growth, and healing.

Professional biography supplied by Robyn’s team. Teen Hangout is presented as a social group; participation is not described as individual psychotherapy or treatment.

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The Teen Hangout Group

Chill. Connect. Grow.

We offer one friendly social group focused on relaxation, communication, social confidence, and new friendships.

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Social skills

Real-life conversation practice, listening, shared interests, and respectful boundaries.

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Relaxed activities

Optional games and creative or interest-based activities to help conversation flow naturally.

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Take it at your pace

Participate in ways that feel comfortable, with flexibility and opportunities to recharge.

Upcoming sessions

CA$75 for each 90-minute group session. Payment arrangements will be shared by the organizer; online checkout is not active yet.

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A typical hangout

One group. Room to be yourself.

The structure is flexible, so teens can participate in a way that feels comfortable. These are examples of activities, not a fixed schedule.

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Arrive & settle in

Get comfortable, meet other teens, and choose how you'd like to start.

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Chill & connect

Try low-pressure games, shared interests, or small-group conversation.

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Practise real-life skills

Explore starting conversations, listening, boundaries, teamwork, and self-advocacy in natural situations.

No one needs to make eye contact, speak on demand, or participate in every activity. Different communication styles are welcome.
For parents and guardians

A thoughtful space for social connection.

Teen Hangout is being developed as a respectful, welcoming social group for neurodivergent teens.

What is the goal?

To support friendship-building, conversation skills and a sense of belonging through low-pressure hangouts, not through mandatory participation or pressure to mask differences.

How booking works

  1. A parent or guardian selects a session.
  2. They submit their name and contact email.
  3. An organizer reviews the request.
  4. The booking status is managed privately by the organizers.

A request is not a confirmed spot until the organizer responds. Session fee: CA$75 for 90 minutes. Payments are not yet collected online; the organizer will provide payment instructions separately.

Safety & supervision

Before public launch, organizers must publish confirmed age eligibility, staff/supervision arrangements, location, safeguarding policies, accessibility accommodations, and emergency procedures. We won't invent those details here.

Privacy first

Bookings request only a guardian name and email — no diagnosis, teen name, address, or medical details. Booking records are private to authorized admins. A privacy notice and retention policy are required before launch.

Thoughtful by design

Comfort comes first.

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Flexible participation

Teens can choose how they engage; breaks and quiet moments are respected.

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Communication differences

There is no single “right” way to communicate. Each teen's way of connecting matters.

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Predictable information

Parents will be able to review session details ahead of time when dates and venues are published.

Shared moments

Good vibes, real connections.

We are not posting participants’ photos until the organizers have an approved consent and safeguarding process.

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Games

Fun, flexible activities

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Conversations

Friendly connection

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Friendships

Belonging at your pace

Inside a Teen Hangout

It's more than a get-together.

Here's a glimpse of the kinds of connections the group aims to create — without showing any real participants.

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Creative corners

Art, journaling, and other optional ways to express yourself.

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Shared interests

Games, music discussions, and finding things in common.

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Low-pressure downtime

Unstructured space to connect, take a break, or simply hang out.

Respecting teens' privacy: If real event photography is ever added, it should be shared only with appropriate consent and without revealing identifying details.
What we do

A social group that feels like a hangout.

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Chill & relax

Unwind in a friendly environment. It’s okay to take breaks, listen, or join in when you feel ready.

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Build social confidence

Practise conversations, listening, taking turns and connecting with others in a supportive way.

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Find your people

Meet peers, share interests, play casual games, and build friendships at your own pace.

A friendly face behind Teen Hangout

Meet Robyn Pugen

Meet Robyn Pugen, a registered social worker in Ontario and licensed social worker in New York. With a compassionate, holistic approach, Robyn creates a welcoming, non-judgmental space where people can feel heard, build confidence, and grow at their own pace.

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Robyn Pugen

Ready to hang out?

See available sessions and request a spot. A parent or guardian handles the booking.

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Registration / interest form

Join Teen Hangout

CA$75 per 90-minute group session

Parents and guardians can fill out the form below to express interest in our Chill & Connect group. Session fee: CA$75 for each 90-minute group session. This form does not collect payment.

Submissions require the website booking server and email service to be connected. Your information will not be sent from the standalone HTML preview.

Child information

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Your questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Is Teen Hangout a therapy session?

Teen Hangout is described as one social group for connection and practising everyday social skills. The website does not promise individualized therapy, a clinical assessment, or treatment. Organizers should confirm the professional role and supervision arrangements before launch.

Does my teen have to join every activity?

No. The intended approach is low-pressure and choice-based. Breaks, observing, and joining at a comfortable pace are part of the plan.

Who can attend?

The group is designed with neurodivergent teenagers in mind. Exact ages, eligibility, support needs, and group size will be announced by the organizers before public registration.

Where and when does the group meet?

Confirmed locations, dates, and available spots will appear on the booking page as soon as the organizers publish them.

How do we reserve a spot?

A parent or guardian selects an available session and submits a request. An organizer reviews it; submitting a request does not guarantee confirmation.

Do I need to share a diagnosis or private medical details?

No diagnosis or medical information is requested by this booking form. Only a parent or guardian name and email are collected to reply to a booking request.

Is there a fee?

Pricing and payment details have not been announced. No payments are collected by this website at this stage.

PRIVATE ADMIN ACCESS

Organizer portal

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When the website is deployed, Robyn and Ari can sign in through /admin.html.