Children's Mental Health Services

Children's Mental Health Services assist children, adolescents and their families who may be experiencing emotional, social, and/or psychological problems in their school, family, and/or community life. Services are provided free of charge, for a wide range of difficulties from mild adjustment reactions to sever psychiatric problems in children ranging in age from birth up to 18 years.

Some concerns we deal with are relating to: attachment, behaviour, regulation, attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD), post traumatic stress, separation anxiety, oppositional defiance, and separation anxiety.

Services We Provide

Children's Mental Health Services assist children, adolescents and their families who may be experiencing emotional, social, and/or psychological problems in their school, family, and/or community life. Services are provided free of charge, for a wide range of difficulties from mild adjustment reactions to sever psychiatric problems in children ranging in age from birth up to 18 years.

Our Services

Our staff includes therapists and psychometrists, who work together to provide our assessment and treatment services for individuals and families. Services provided are tailored to the needs of each client, and can include: clinical and psychometric assessments, individual and family therapy, treatment groups, consultation, training and public education.

Consultation and Training

Professional consultation is available to colleagues when requested.

We also provide structured in-school services where our staff provide weekly consultation to teachers, training to school staff and students, and informal clinical services to students.

Parents or guardians wishing to become involved may request assistance by calling Integrated Services Northwest, the Integrated Services for Northern Children's Program for Single Point of Access.

Once an initial intake has been completed your referral will be directed to one of our Children's Mental Health Therapists at Family and Children's Services.

Contact Us

To find out more information please call Integrated Services Northwest, the Integrated Services for Northern Children's Program for Single Point of Access. In Fort Frances, Rainy River and Area, contact our office. For Atikokan area referrals, please contact the Atikokan branch office.

Resources

Toronto Sick Kids Hospital

Children's Mental Health Ontario

Ministry of Children and Youth Services

Provincial Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Love and Logic Parenting

Today's Parent Magazine

Teen Mental Health

Mind Your Mind

Canadian Mental Health Association

Mental Health and Addictions Thunder Bay

Substance Abuse Prevention in the Rainy River District

Parents for Children's Mental Health

Gary Direnfeld, Social Worker

Centre for Suicide Prevention

Kids Help Phone

Kinark Mental Health

If you wish to speak to a staff member of Family and Children’s Services please contact one of our offices.