Who we are

The Family Health Team Physician or Primary Care Provider works in collaboration with a Registered Social Worker to provide access to child and youth mental health services and increase early detection and intervention of child & youth mental health problems. Mental health related problems include: depression and anxiety, relationship problems, parenting issues, grief and loss (divorce and separation), substance use and abuse, school or work related issues (attention deficit disorder).

Program Overview

A comprehensive assessment directs treatment options including:

1. Brief individual and/or family therapy
2. Participation in group work as available.
   1. Adolescent Mood Management Group
   2. Worried Child Group (also offered individually)
   3. Girls Talk

Collaboration with community partners including, schools, children’s mental health agency or children’s aid society. Or referral to specialized services for further assessment

Patient Resources

Websites:

1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: www.caddra.ca (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance)
2. Parent Education: www.TripleP.net (Parenting now comes with an instruction manual)
3. www.moodgym (Learn cognitive behavioral therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression)

Books:

1. Helping Your Teen Overcome Depression by Miriam Kaufman
2. The Out of Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz
3. Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents by John Marsh