Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Child, Youth and Family Program, Better Behaviours Service

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Record #: CMH0166 Last Modified: 09 May 2013 Last Full Update: 09 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: www.camh.ca/en/hospital/care_program_and_services/child_youth_and_family_program/Pages/better_behaviours_science.aspx
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICONWebsite
Phone
Office Phone416-535-8501 ext 4366
Fax416-979-4685
Toll Free Phone1-800-463-6273
Address/Location Info
Address250 College St
Toronto, ON M5T 1R8
 
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Located In CommunityToronto Central
IntersectionCollege St & Spadina Ave
Transit InformationBloor Subway Line: Leave train at Spadina – Take Spadina street car southbound to College StreetYonge Subway Line: Leave train at College - Take College street car westbound to Spadina Avenue
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionOffers help to children and youth with disruptive and aggressive behaviour, and their parents. Treatment options include: 
 
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY 
Offers therapy for children, adolescents and families to help them learn new ways to deal with problems leading to and arising from aggression. 
 
GROUP THERAPY 
Incredible Years Parenting Program: 14-week psycho-education / training group for parents of children (4-12yrs). Group promotes positive behaviour in children, reduces parents' stress, improves the relationship between parent and child, and lessens aggressive behaviour in children. 
Dinosaur Social Skills Program: 18-week group for children (6-8yrs). Teaches children positive ways to communicate, solve problems, deal with anger, build self-esteem and develop social skills. 
 
DAY TREATMENT 
CATCH Program: 19-week day treatment program, for children (6-8yrs) with disruptive behaviour disorders that interfere with normative development at home, school and in the community. 
 
CHILDREN'S AGGRESSION MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM (CAMP) 
Research program studying the possible causes of aggressive behaviour.
Services offered include:Offers help when children and youth have disruptive and aggressive behaviour. Offers: 
 
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY 
Offers therapy for children, adolescents and families to help them learn new ways to deal with problems related to aggression.  
 
GROUP THERAPY 
Incredible Years Parenting Program: 12-week parent training group. Group promotes positive behaviour in children, reduces parents' stress, improves the relationship between parent and child, and lessens aggressive behaviour in children. 
Dinosaur Social Skills Program: group for children (4-8yrs). Teaches children positive ways to communicate, solve problems, deal with anger, build self-esteem and further develop social skills. 
 
DAY TREATMENT 
The Classroom Assessment and Treatment for Children's Health (CATCH) Program: 19-week day treatment program. For children (6-8yrs) with disruptive behaviour disorders.  
 
CHILDREN'S AGGRESSION MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM 
Studies the possible causes of aggressive behaviour.
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
DatesAll Year
Areas ServedGreater Toronto Area ; CATCH Program serves children and families served within the Toronto school system
EligibilityAges: 3 year(s) - 17 year(s)
ApplicationParent or physician referral
FeesNone - Covered by OHIP
LanguagesEnglish ; Professional translation used when needed
Contact Information
Websitewww.camh.net
Primary ContactLouise Doyon, Intake Worker, CAMH; Phone: 416-535-8501 ext 4366; Email: louise_doyon@camh.net
Alternate ContactRob Bancroft, Service Head, CAMH; Phone: 416-535-8501 ext 4049; Email: robert_bancroft@camh.net
Primary ExecutivePam Bock, Program Manager, CAMH, Child, Youth & Family Program; Phone: 416-535-8501 ext 4686; Email: pam_bock@camh.net
Other Info
Print MaterialBrochures are available
FundingProvincial - Ontario. Ministry of Health
Service Level(30) Provincial Government
Subjects
CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGSCommunity Resources ; Parent Education
SubjectsAssessments ; Behaviour therapy ; Behavioural disorders ; Children ; Day programs ; Families ; Group therapy ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Youth
Local SubjectsPsychiatric assessments (PDN)
Broader TermsAge groups ; Disorders ; Health ; Health services ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Patient care ; Psychotherapy