The Day Treatment Program is a therapeutic service for youth between 12 – 16 years of age who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioural difficulties. The program combines a supportive school environment with therapeutic and skill training activities designed to foster normal adolescent growth and the attainment of treatment goals. In partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board, the program operates from 9 am – 3 pm Monday to Friday at our Children’s Mental Health Centre in Waterloo, Ontario.

Our Program

Using a client focused, strengths-based approach, we provide:

• Individualized education program and the opportunity to attain credits
• Individual, group and family therapy
• School and community integration
• Recreational activities, (gym, swimming, community outings)
• Milieu treatment (social responsibility, life skills, emotion management, positive peer relations and self esteem)

Our Treatment Team

Each youth is assigned their own Primary Worker and Clinician who work collaboratively with the youth and their families to develop individualized treatment goals. Our multidisciplinary treatment team then supports the youth and family in achieving these goals. The treatment team includes:

• Program Manager
• Teacher
• Day Treatment Supervisor
• School Transition Worker
• Child and Youth Counsellors
• Nurse Therapist
• Clinician
• Music Therapist
• Psychologist
• Recreation Therapist

Psychiatric services are arranged with local medical professionals as required.

Referrals

Please contact Front Door at 519-749-2932 Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for more information on accessing this program.

Fees

The Day Treatment Program is provided at no cost as it is funded by the Ontario Government and Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation.