Intensive Family Support

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

Intensive Family Support (IFS) Services are part of the youth and family counselling program. IFS is an intensive goal-oriented, comprehensive family focused service. Youth and family counsellors work alongside caregivers to support youth who are struggling with significant mental health concerns or disorders which impair their functioning at home, school, and in the community. The primary focus is on empowering caregivers to address current and future challenges. Youth and family counsellors support caregivers’ efforts in a collaborative strength-based manner, using an attachment model that is a family–focused approach to therapy. Services are available in English and French.

Access Information

Families can be referred following a Choice appointment. Youth and families can attend the Youth Mental Health Walk-in Clinic or call to book a single session Choice appointment. This session will focus on assessing risk, need, and immediate problem-solving, as well as determining the most appropriate service.

Referrals are also accepted from school boards and community partners.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Families, Youth, Caregivers
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 12 to 17 years of age
• Catchment: Municipalities/Areas: Ottawa
• Not Accessible
• Languages: English, French
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa/ Bureau des services à la jeunesse - Orleans

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Address

2225 Mer-Bleue Road

Orleans

Operated By

Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa/ Bureau des services à la jeunesse d'Ottawa

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 1-613-562-3004