College Street Location
Child, Youth and Family Program

Office phone: 416-535-8501 ext 4405
Web site: www.camh.net
Address: 250 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8


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Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Spadina Ave-College St)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Hours: Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:00pm); individual program hours may vary
Languages of service: English ; French ; interpreters may be available for other languages
Eligibility: Children and youth with emotional, behavioural, psychological or psychiatric problems and their families - see below for specific programs
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - entrance close to street parking
Service description:

• assessments, treatment recommendations, treatment and referrals

• Adolescent/Young Offender Program
• consultations to Centre for Addiction and Mental Health staff and other agencies for youth 12-17 years involved with the Youth Criminal Justice Act
• also open to other youth requiring consultation for behavioural or legal issues
• parenting group available
• by referral from a judge, lawyer or probation services staff

Better Behaviours Service (BBS)

• assessment and treatment for children 3-17 years who have behaviour problems at home and/or at school, including aggression, social skills difficulties, inattention, hyperactivity and non-compliance
• must not have developmental delay, serious medical illness or psychotic disorder
• parent referral required

Gender Identity Service

• assessment for children and adolescents 2-18 years when there is concern about a child's gender identity development, an adolescent's transvestic fetishism (cross-dressing associated with sexual arousal), or an adolescent's struggle with sexual orientation
• no referral required

Psychiatric Consultation Service

• assessment for children and adolescents up to 17 years with adjustment, emotional, behavioural and family difficulties
• must not have developmental delay
• by referral from family doctor, pediatrician or psychiatrist

Mood and Anxiety Service

• assessment, treatment recommendations and treatment for children 4-17 years with anxiety and mood problems
• must not have developmental delay
• by referral from family doctor, pediatrician or psychiatrist

Psychotic Disorders

• assessment and consultation for children and adolescents 5-13 years with a referral diagnosis of a psychotic disorder
• by referral from family doctor, pediatrician or psychiatrist

Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY)

• individual and group counselling for black youth
• family support
• early intervention and prevention services
• no referral required

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity


Last complete update: 2011-07-15
Last modification date: 2011-08-15

Subjects: African community; Alcoholism; Anger management; Anxiety disorders; Arson; Attention deficit disorder; Black community; Children; Developmental disabilities; Drug addiction; Family counselling; Family support; Gender identity; Health assessments; Mental health; Mood disorders; Parenting support; Sexual orientation; Sexuality; West Indian community; Young adults; Young offenders; Youth
Record ID: MET5126