Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Program

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

Child and Youth program focuses on mental health and substance use counselling using a traditional approach to care that includes land-based activities to strengthen self-esteem and coping mechanisms.

The program provides outreach services to Indigenous children and youth living in communities throughout our catchment area.

The team is comprised of three Child Mental Health/Addictions Counsellors and a Life Skills Coordinator who assists with urgent situations.

Access Information

Referrals can be made by parents, legal guardians, teachers, service providers and children over the age of 12.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Youth, Children, Indigenous Peoples, First Nations
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 6 to 18 years of age
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Algoma District, Cochrane District, Sudbury District, Timiskaming District; Our team travels to communities as far north as Constance Lake First Nation, as far south as New Liskeard and as far west as Chapleau Cree First Nation
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: Cree, English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre

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Address

130 Wilson Avenue

Timmins

Operated By

Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 705-264-2200