Children that have serious problems with feelings, behaviour and relationships can benefit from the program * treatment is offered away from home where the child will be safe and will receive help to build up strength to learn to deal with problems

In the program, the child

• receives treatment at one of the residences or homes
• learns and understands others better
• help provided to child and family to learn new way to resolve problems
• help to get ready for the child's return to the community

Each residence has a staff of experienced mental health workers with training in a variety of disciplines or professions

There are 3 homes in Peel Region and each child stays in a home appropriate to the age, a home for 7 to 11 years, 12 to 14 years and 14 to 17 years