Woodview offers a broad spectrum of services for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We work in partnership with families, who play an integral role in our services. We work with schools and social service agencies to support these individuals and their families.
Our multidisciplinary teams include social workers, child and youth workers, specialists in autism, psychologists and psychiatrists (consulting) - all of whom work together to provide the best services possible. With a continuum of flexible services and support, we are able to respond fully to individual and family needs. We track our performance and measure the results to ensure that our services are as effective as possible.
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Services Offered
Mental Health Programs * Day Treatment Programs - The Day Treatment programs provide a comprehensive therapeutic school-based program in partnership with the Halton District School Board. Services are provided to children ages 6 to 12 in the elementary program and youth in grades 9 to 12 in the high school programs.
Services are for children and youth who are experiencing significant social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and have difficulty managing in a regular school setting. The child or youth may also be experiencing difficulties at home and/or in the community.
* Halton Intensive Program - This is an intensive in-home based program for families with children between the ages of 6-12 who are experiencing significant social, emotional and/or behavioural problems that make it difficult for them to manage in their home, school and/or community. This program is only considered after other less intensive supports have been tried and deemed not enough to support the child and family's needs.
These children may also have complex comorbidity including a mild developmental disability or high functioning autism spectrum disorder, however, mental health issues must be the primary area of concern. This program is designed to provide up to six months of intensive service, with up to six months of follow-up support.
* Early Identification, Early Intervention, Outreach (EIEIO) - This program offers a 20-week school-based therapeutic program for children ages 6-8 and their families. This is an early identification and early intervention outreach program intended for children showing signs of significant social, emotional and/or behavioural problems and having some difficulty in the school setting and/or at home.
* YODA (Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety) - YODA is a skill based group that provides youth with tools and strategies to manage their anxiety and depression. The group runs for one morning, 3 hours per week, for 10 weeks and will service a maximum of 8 students in each group. Although the program does not include an academic component, it will focus on the social and emotional well being of students, which in turn enhances school performance.The goal of the program is to support youth who are exhibiting symptoms of Depression and/or Anxiety.
Intensive Child and Family Services This is an intensive home, school and community-based program for families with children and youth to the age of 18 who are experiencing significant social, emotional, and/or behavioural problems that make it hard for them to manage in their home, school and/or community and other less intensive supports are not enough. Those with acute mental health issues are seen on a priority basis.
Fees and Payment
Services are free of charge.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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