William Osler Health System - Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness - Mental Health and Addiction

Application

Youth can request a referral to this program from their family physician or psychiatrist

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Youth aged 16-24 years * live in the Central West Region * have one of the following: a major mental illness ; new and emerging mental health concern ; suicidal threats and or ideation ; concurrent substance use

Executives

Carol McCafferty - Clinical Services Manager
905-494-2120 ext 57689 * Carol.mccafferty@williamoslerhs.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Peel Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Clinic for youth who:

have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder and are at high risk of harming themselves or others, or
are at risk of developing impairments due to a mental health diagnosis

TAY patients receive helps to:

be involved in their own care
learn new skills and coping strategies
maintain healthy lifestyles
return to school, work and/or daily life
smoothly transition into adulthood

The clinic offers:

virtual care via telephone or video call platforms (e.g. OTN, Zoom)
medication education and management
psychosocial assessment
up to ten individual counselling sessions and/or group programming. Family members may also be invited to attend individual sessions
support for transitions to adult mental health care, addictions services, educational and/or employment opportunities
referral to community services
flexible hours, including evening and weekend appointments

Services are offered for up to six months

Services and Programs:

Community Rresources

Mental Health and Addiction - Transitional Aged Youth Clinic