An academic program that gives youth the opportunity to work towards secondary school credits with a Toronto District School Board teacher following the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum. The program includes daily treatment groups, life skills instructions, ongoing access to healthcare, individual counselling and support.

A team of intake specialists and senior clinicians who review and triage referrals to determine if the services provided through the Department of Psychiatry are the best option for the child and their family. They monitor and maintain all referrals to Psychiatry to ensure that cases are served in the best way and place possible. In cases where a referral is deemed not appropriate for service at SickKids, the MHAP team will provide families and referring physicians with alternative service options that may be more suitable.

Outpatient assessment treatment and management of youth up to 18, who are either using or at risk for misusing alcohol or other drugs. Parents and siblings may also receive support. Outreach, teaching and research components, with harm-reduction, open-ended format complimenting treatment.

Provides a virtual mental health consultation service for children and youth in partnership with their caregivers. Connects children/youth, caregivers, and care teams to mental health specialists using virtual technology so they don’t have to leave their community. Patient care is individualized to meet the needs of the child or youth and can include teachers, case managers, doctors, nurse practitioners and others as determined by the referral team. Provide agencies with program consultations or education sessions on a variety of topics aimed at building capacity and increasing knowledge.

Treatment for children and adolescents with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder or an Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Treatment can include psychiatric care, ongoing medical care to prevent complications caused by the eating disorder, group therapy, family therapy, individual therapy and advice about healthy eating.