Home and Community Care Support Services South West - Home and Community Care - Mental Health and Addictions School Program

Application

Home and Community Care Support Services or school referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Students enrolled in an elementary or secondary school of either the Catholic or Public system who are facing mental health challenges, or who have an addiction, including students transitioning back to school from hospital/institution

Fees

Free

Contacts

Tracy Gennette - Manager, Mental Health and Addictions
519-474-5672 * tracy.gennette@hccontario.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Other languages with interpretation

Area Served

Southwestern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Entrance off Oxford St

Description of Services

Assessments, interventions and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation to school staff in regards to mental health and/or addiction issues as appropriate

Students considered for this program are affiliated with publicly-funded elementary and secondary schools

Meetings

Home and Community Care Support Services Mental Health and Addiction Nurses meet with students, family and/or school staff at the schools or at an alternative site

About Us

Mental Health and Addiction Nurses (MHANs) work in schools to help ensure that children with mental health issues get the help they need, as quickly and effectively as possible. Support our young patients with mental health and addictions to help them stay at school, and succeed.