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Counselling/ Mental Health - Borden - Children & Youth


Counselling

Community Living Association for South Simcoe

Phone:  (705) 435-4792
Web: www.class.on.ca
 
The Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) supports individuals with an intellectual disability.
CLASS provides a wide range of support services to individuals and their families. Services include:
* Early intervention for preschool children
* Out of home respite
* Transitional planning for youth and young adults
* Day services
* Residential support for adults

Member Assistance Program

Toll Free: 1-800-268-7708
Web: http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/ps/map-pam/default-eng.asp

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a voluntary and confidential service for Canadian Forces (CF) to help members (Regular Force, all Reserve Class Members, Cadets) and family members. MAP provides a short-term problem solving service for persons who have parenting or family concerns, interpersonal relations, personal and emotional, stress, anxiety, sexual assault and addiction concerns.

Based on the Description on the M.A.P. website.

Mental Health 

Catulpa Community Support Services- Early Intervention Program

Phone:  (705) 326-2214
Web:  www.catulpa.on.ca/s/home.aspx
 
The Early Intervention Program works with families who have children 18 months to school entry when there is concern about some aspect of development. Developmental concerns may be related to speech, physical, behavioral and/or cognitive development.

Simcoe Community Services

Central Administration Office - (705) 726-9098
Web: www.simcoecommunityservices.ca
 
Simcoe Community Services is a multi-service agency that provides a wide range of programs & services to pre-school children and their families, this includes the Ontario Early Years Centre in the Barrie/Simcoe/Bradford riding. The agency also supports children, teens and adults who have an intellectual disability.  They believe that everyone can contribute to their community.

Special Needs Program - Ministry of Children and Youth Services

Web: www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/index.aspx

The Ontario government provides and funds many special programs and services to help these children and their families. The programs and services include respite care, autism services, developmental delay services, disability services, mental health services, rehabilitiation and special services at home. Some of the common mental health issues are anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, conduct disorder and self harm. To find out how to apply for these services and more information in your local area go to their website.
 

Mental Health Service Information Ontario

Phone: 1-866-531-2600 or 1-866-531-2600

Web:  www.mhsio.on.ca

Up to date information about mental health services and supports in Ontario.  Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Confidential and free.

Children at Risk - Autism

Phone: (613) 741-8255
Web: www.childrenatrisk.ca
 
A charitable organization that provides services and programs to families with children diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum Disorders to develop their children’s behavorial, communication, and social skills as well as to advocate for their ongoing needs.

Infant Development Program

Phone: (705) 472-0910
Web: www.oaicd.ca
 
The Infant Development Program is available to families with children (birth to 6 years) who may be at risk for problems affecting mental and/or physical growth.  Through formal and informal developmental assessments the Infant Development Worker will assist the family in understanding their child’s unique pattern of development.

Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)

Web:  http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/

CMHO represents and supports the providers of child and youth mental health treatment services throughout Ontario.   On their website you can find a mental health service provider near you, tools to support your family dealing with the process of diagnosis and mental health issues, and tools for professionals.  Some mental health issues may include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavioural challenges or a complex mental health disorder.


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