Programs & Groups
Family Connections
The Family Connections program is an intensive outreach program designed to help stabilize families in times of crisis. It is a short-term intervention lasting approximately 8-10 weeks with the possibility of booster sessions (follow-up support) following discharge. A multi-systemic assessment completed by the counsellors facilitates referrals to ongoing services.
Inclusionary Criteria:
- Residents of Peel
- Children/youth between the ages of 0-17
- A child/youth experiencing mental health issues as demonstrated by externalizing and/or internalizing behaviours
- A child/youth at risk of requiring more intrusive/long-term care and/or services
- Families in which a child/youth is at imminent risk of out-of-home placement or is being reintegrated into the family home from placement
- Families who voluntarily agree to participate in this family-focused intensive program
- Families willing to accept service immediately (families contacted within 72 hours)
- Please note: If the identified client has a chronic history of previous mental health services, consultation with the program supervisor is required
