Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Child, Youth and Family Program, Better Behaviours Service

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Record #: CMH0168 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, 3rd Flr
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
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionHelps children learn more positive ways of dealing with problems. Program is aimed at bolstering children's self-esteem, ability to deal with conflict, and of increasing socially appropriate behaviour. Kids learn how to communicate their feelings effectively, handle conflict through problem-solving rather than fighting, and listen and follow through at home and in school. 
 
The program is not suitable for children with development disorder, pervasive development disorder, profound hearing or sight loss, serious medical conditions or a history of significant traumatic head injury. 
Services offered include:Helps children learn more positive ways of dealing with problems. Program is aimed at bolstering children's self-esteem, ability to deal with conflict, and of increasing socially appropriate behaviour. Kids learn how to communicate their feelings effectively, handle conflict through problem-solving rather than fighting, and listen and follow through at home and in school. 
 
The program is not suitable for children with development disorder, pervasive development disorder, profound hearing or sight loss, serious medical conditions or a history of significant traumatic head injury.
DatesAll year
Areas ServedGreater Toronto Area ; Peel Region
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) - 8 year(s) 
 
Must be able to manage a group situation
ApplicationCall to register; Parent referral
FeesNone - Covered by OHIP
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
Websitewww.camh.net
Other Info
MeetingsGroups run once a week for 22 weeks; offered every spring and fall
Print MaterialBrochure
Service Level(30) Provincial Government
Subjects
CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGSHealth
SubjectsBehavioural disorders ; Children ; Conflict resolution ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Parents ; Self esteem ; Social action
Local SubjectsBehavioural management consultation (PDN)
Broader TermsAge groups ; Disorders ; Health ; Mental health