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Counselling / Mental Health - Thunder Bay - Children & Youth

Counselling

Member Assistance Program

Toll Free: 1-800-268-7708
Web: www.dnd.ca/health/services/engraph/member_assist_program_home_e.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

Mental Health Service Information Ontario

Phone:  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.

Communities Together for Children

Phone:  (807) 624-5690
Web:  www.ctctbay.org/snrp.htm
 
Special Needs Resource Program is a one stop shopping early intervention and prevention service that supports parental choice, flexible services and an individualized approach to families at no cost.

George Jeffery Children's Treatment Centre - Disabilities

Phone:  (807) 623-4381
Web:  www.georgejeffrey.com/home.htm
 
The George Jeffery Centre offers programs and services that meet the physical, developmental, and social needs of Northwestern Ontario children of all ages and abilities.  Dedicated and caring professionals acknowledge and respect each family’s uniqueness and seek their advice and guidance to help children reach their potential.
 

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.
 

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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