Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre

Application

Call for appointment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children birth up to 13 years and their families * especially those who are experiencing stress and need additional support and resources

Fees

Set fees for some programs * subsidy available for eligible families

Executives

Michelle Franklin - Executive Director

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, service and translation of materials provided

Area(s) Served

London, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Support, transition and crisis care for children and families designed to strengthen and support family life and the well-being of children * family support groups * supervised access

All Kids Belong Supports to help childcare programs include children with special needs * staff work directly with childcare centre to support child's inclusion
Child Mental Wellness Program CMWP includes two components:
- Sunrise
- Skyscrapers
Designed to be responsive to the individual needs of each child and family * Interactive, inclusive and age-appropriate individual and group programming will support participants in building capacity and skills in the areas of:
- resilience
- coping strategies
- mindfulness
- emotion regulation
- conflict resolution
- social/life skills and more
24/7 crisis support also available to assist children and families who are experiencing mental health challenges and/or crisis.
Children's Groups Mental health and wellness groups for children to develop self-esteem, social emotional learning, and resiliency
Parenting Groups Groups for parents of children 12 years and younger * focus on developing positive parent-child relationship and fostering child's development