Young Carers Program

Type Of Service

Family Support - Substance Use

Family Support - Mental Health

Program Description

Supports children and youth (5-18) who have assumed a significant caregiving role for a family member living with chronic or terminal illness, a disability, a mental illness or addiction, or a language barrier. YCP provides therapeutic, educational and recreational programs for Young Carers. The programs provide Young Carers a safe space to explore their caregiving role, develop skills, foster resilience and growth, and take a break from their caregiving role.

Access Information

Referrals are accepted from: self, family, friend, school, agency, physicians.
A referral to the program must be completed by filling out the referral form found on the website. Once the form is completed it may be faxed or emailed.
Please call if you require assistance with the referral form.
Eligible families will be contacted to set up an intake meeting to assess the needs of the young person and their family.

Referral Application

http://www.ycptoronto.com/be-a-member.html

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Families, Youth, Children
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 5 to 18 years of age
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Toronto
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Hospice Toronto

Program Website

Website

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Address

120 Eglinton Avenue E

Toronto

Operated By

Hospice Toronto

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Program days and hours vary. Program may also be offered on the weekend.

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 1-416-364-1666 ext. 245

FAX: 1-647-797-2283