Vanier Children's Mental Wellness

Application

Call * residential programs apply through the Community Services Coordination Network

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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 Note

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

Area(s) 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 live-in treatment available to provide them with the safety and continuity of relationships to deal with their traumatic past
Live-in Treatment - Medium Term 6-9 month program that specializes in working with children who have complex and multiple needs
Live-in Treatment - Short Term Up to 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 live-in 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