"I am part of a team that is committed to helping the youth we work with transform their lives. Youth come into the program struggling to live, and they change, shift their thinking, develop strategies and move towards a full and complete life. The privilege to be a part of rebuilding lives gives me an unequalled feeling of satisfaction."The Woodlands Residential Treatment program is a therapeutic service for youth between 12 – 16 years of age who are experiencing significant mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The 5 day residential program combines a family-based treatment model and a supportive school environment with therapeutic and skills training activities designed to foster normal adolescent growth, healthy family relationships, and achieve treatment goals. The program operates 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday within a home-like environment where youth follow house rules and participate in structured groups, recreational activities and chores.
Our Program
Using a client focused, strengths-based approach, we provide:
- Individual, family and group counselling based on treatment goals
- Individualized school program and the opportunity to attain credits
- Milieu treatment (social responsibility. Life skills, emotion management, positive peer interactions and self esteem)
- Health education and assessment
- Recreational activities (gym, swimming and community outings)
- Home and community reintegration support
- Crisis support
- Health consultations, teaching and support
- Assessments, as required
Our Treatment Team
Each youth and family is assigned their own Primary Worker and Clinician who work collaboratively to develop individual treatment goals. Our multidisciplinary team then supports the youth and family in achieving these goals. In collaboration with the youth, family and community partners, if required, the Woodlands treatment team includes:
- Program Manager
- Supervisor
- Child and Youth Counsellors
- Clinician
- Psychologist
- Teacher
- Nurse Therapist
- Music Therapist
- Recreation Therapist
- School Transition Worker
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 Woodlands Residential Treatment Program is provided at no cost as it is funded by the Ontario Government and Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation.
