Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre

Application

Call for appointment

Eligibility / Target Population

Children birth up to 13 years and their families * especially those who are experiencing stress and need additional support and resources

Fees

Set fees for some programs * subsidy available for eligible families

Executives

Michelle Franklin - Executive Director

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

French reception, service and translation of materials provided

Area Served

London, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Support, transition and crisis care for children and families designed to strengthen and support family life and the well-being of children * family support groups * supervised access

All Kids Belong Supports to help childcare programs include children with special needs * staff work directly with childcare centre to support child's inclusion
Child Mental Wellness Program CMWP includes two components, Sunrise and Skyscrapers * designed to be responsive to the individual needs of each child and family * Interactive, inclusive and age-appropriate individual and group programming will support participants in building capacity and skills in the areas of resilience, coping strategies, mindfulness, emotion regulation, conflict resolution, social/life skills and more *24/7 crisis support also available to assist children and families who are experiencing mental health challenges and/or crisis.
Children's Groups Mental health and wellness groups for children to develop self-esteem, social emotional learning, and resiliency
Parenting Groups Groups for parents of children 12 years and younger * focus on developing positive parent-child relationship and fostering child's development