Youth Day Hospital (YDH)

Type Of Service

Intensive/Day Treatment - Mental Health

Program Description

The Youth Day Hospital (YDH) is a day treatment program, provided in partnership with the Toronto District School Board, that serves young people requiring more intensive outpatient support for stabilization, assessment, and treatment to prevent hospitalization. YDH works with young people to plan for transitions to lower-intensity services while supporting academic functioning.
What does this program offer?
Group-based therapies:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Dialectical behavioural therapy
- Group-based psychoeducation
Individual therapies:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Dialectical behavioural therapy
- Unstructured supportive individual therapy
- Medication support by Nurse Practitioner or Doctor
- Medical management
Peer support

Access Information

Self referrals can be made through Access CAMH.

Primary Care, hospitals, and community organizations or schools can complete the online referral form.

Referral Application

http://www.camh.ca/en/patients-and-families/access-camh/referral-form

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/access-camh/referral-form

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Concurrent Disorders, Youth
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 14 to 20 years of age
• Catchment: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Not Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: No

Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - Toronto - Workman Way

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Address

Intergenerational Building

80 Workman Way

Toronto

Operated By

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

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Hours

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

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Referral Contact Information

Central Access - Phone: 1-416-535-8501 ext. 2

Central Access - FAX: 1-416-979-6815

Central Access - Toll Free: 1-800-463-2338 ext. 2