Child and Youth

Mental Health

The Child and Youth Mental Health program provides targeted services to high profile children and youth who exhibit depression, anxiety, family conflict and/or unmanageable behaviour in the home or classroom. This population requires specialized expertise for assessment, treatment and home/school consultation.

The program is aimed at children and youth under 19 years of age residing in the Gulf Islands who present with moderate to severe emotional, behavioral and/or psychological difficulties.

Location

Services are provided from the Salt Spring Island Community Servives building at 268 Fulford-Ganges Road. The building is wheelchair accessible and has private counselling offices and group/family meeting rooms. Services may also be provided in community locations including schooIs.

Hours

The clinician is available:

9.00am -  4.00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

9.00am - 6.00pm   Thursday

Access to Service

The services can be accessed through Salt Spring Island Community Services offices at 268 Fulford-Ganges Road.

The telephone is (250) 537-9971.

Referrals are accepted from Ministry of Children and Family Development, schools and community agencies.

For further information, please read the Service Description