Child And Family Treatment Services
Who Can Use This Service?
This office based service is intended for children and youth, ages 6 to 17 and their families who require treatment for mental health difficulties and child psychological issues that are significantly affecting the child's functioning within the family, school or community setting. Presenting difficulties may include trauma, grief and loss, abuse, bullying, depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking.
Children or youth are not eligible for this service if
- there is a significant developmental issue/delays or cognitive impairments
- there is an acquired brain injury or diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder
- the youth, if over the age of 12 does not consent for service
What Is Offered?
This service provides individual and family treatment within an office-based setting. The duration of treatment is determined by the worker in conjunction with the client through the completion of an initial assessment and development of a treatment plan outlining goals for service.
In addition to counseling services, consultation and assessment with psychiatry, psychology or other mental health professionals may become part of your treatment plan, as needed.
How Will This Service Help?
When you are assigned a case manager or worker, they will meet with you and/or your family to gather information and complete an initial assessment so that a treatment plan can be developed to address the issues that have brought you to the centre.
You will be involved in the process and in the treatment planning. There are times when we may want to consult with doctors, teachers or other professionals and this will require your consent to obtain and share information with them. On a regular basis we will want to review your progress and treatment plan with you.
It is hoped that through participating in this service that the issues that brought you to our centre can be addressed. More specifically, treatment aims to reduce stress, strengthen coping, improve relationships and communication, treat mental health disorders, and improve your understanding of your self, family and the issues that you are struggling with. As well, our staff may become involved in advocating for services, making referrals, or sharing information with other professionals
How Can You Find Out More Or Access This Service?
If you are interested in learning more or making a referral, we accept requests for this service directly from the parent or guardian, and youth themselves if they are over the age of 12 years. Others such as doctors, teachers, child welfare staff or other professionals can encourage and support referrals, however, parents and/or youth must request the service directly.
Call 343-5000 to request an appointment with our intake services staff who will gather some information and discuss with you whether this service or another one would best meet your needs.
