Vanier Children's Mental Wellness - Vanier Children's Services

Application

Call * residential programs apply through the Children's Services Coordination Network (CSCN)

Eligibility / Target Population

Children, youth, families, and guardians who have behavioural, social, emotional difficulties

Fees

Free

Executives

Kelly Simpson - Executive Director
ksimpson@vanier.com

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

Intake and assessment service, publications, and website offered in French * French interpretation available upon request, contact bilingual intake at ext 228

Area Served

Oxford County, Elgin, Middlesex, and Perth

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Description of Services

Children's mental health centre offering community-based assessment, counselling and treatment for children and families

Services include:

family therapy
parenting support
psychiatric and psychological assessment and consultation
parent, family, child and youth groups
in-home parent training
residential treatment
Tele-Mental Health
eating disorders

Bilingual Intake Intake available to London residents 5 days a week during regular business hours * after hours calls left on voicemail are returned within 48 hours
Community Services Talk-in clinics, family therapy, intensive in-home services and treatment groups for children and families
Live-in Treatment - Long Term Specialized program for children who have complex trauma histories and have been in multiple placements, including separation from their family * long term residential treatment available to provide them with the safety and continuity of relationships to deal with their traumatic past
Live-in Treatment - Medium Term 6-12 month program that specializes in working with children who have complex and multiple needs
Live-in Treatment - Short Term 3-month program designed for children who have a variety of mental health and behavioural issues, offering specialized programming * Child and Youth Counsellors staff the residential facility 24 hours a day
Respite Services Provides family members with a short-term, break from the care of a challenging child or youth
Tandem Crisis Support 24-hour telephone crisis intervention available in London and Middlesex