Radius Child and Youth Services

Site: Oakville

Record #: OAK1998
Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-825-3242
Toll Free Phone 1-800-663-9888
Fax 905-825-3276
E-Mail info@radiuschild-youthservices.ca
Website www.radiuscys.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Leasa Hennessy, Manager, Office Services and Administration; Phone: 905-825-3242 ext 221; Email: lhennessy@radiuschild-youthservices.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Margaret McConnell, Fundraising Manager; Phone: 905-825-3242 ext 229; Email: mmcconnell@radiuschild-youthservices.ca
Contact Form radiuscys.ca/contact-us/

Agency Information

Description (Agency)
  • registered charity that provides specialized mental health services to children, youth and families affected by interpersonal abuse, neglect, and violence
  • provides specialized clinical assessments, counselling and services that help children and youth heal from the trauma of abuse
  • focus on early intervention and treatment that supports abuse prevention
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1983
Primary Executive Allan Bishop, Executive Director; Email: abishop@radiuschild-youthservices.ca
Funding City / Town - Oakville Community Fund ; Regional / Municipal - Halton Region Community Investment Fund ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Major services:

  • identify and remediate the traumatic impact of interpersonal abuse 
  • provide support, education and intervention to all non-offending family members or caregivers impacted by their child's trauma
  • for sexually abused and/or abusive children, adolescents and their families 
  • family and individual assessment, treatment and long term support 
  • group therapy for female and male victims, non-offending mothers, juvenile sex offenders and offending parents
  • self help component for the offending adolescent and a comprehensive family assessment
  • also offers Training and Consultation programs

Trauma Assessments - determines the effects of interpersonal abuse, most effective treatment approach 
 
Trauma Treatment - following assessment, a client may enter into a recommended combination of individual and family therapy 
 
Sexualized Behaviour Assessments/Treatment - for children under 12 years that are involved in inappropriate sexual behaviours 
 
Risk Assessments/Treatment - for sexually offending youths between the ages of 12-18 years, to understand the circumstances leading to the sexual offending behaviour(s), risks, strengths and treatment needs 
 
Sibling Incest Assessments/Treatment - for families where sibling-on-sibling sexual abuse has occurred including a trauma assessment for the victimized child, a risk assessment

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Areas Served Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Simcoe ; York Region
Eligibility Ages: 3 year(s) - 18 year(s)

Referrals may come from any source

Abuse on a child 16 years and under must be reported
  • confirmation/validation of abuse for those 12 and under is necessary from Children's Aid Society (CAS) and/or Police
  • for 12 and over, client must be able to confirm/validate the abuse verbally or by written form themselves
  • it is not necessary for charges to be laid for assessment/treatment to begin
Application
  • Youth, parents/caregivers, children’s aid societies, as well as other community partners across Ontario are welcome to make a referral for services
  • To find out more, please contact the Intake Coordinator, at our centralized intake line: 416-744-9000 ext 327
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - can be arranged
Fees None - no fee for children 18 yrs and under ; Fee assistance available.

Site Information

Site Location South side of Lakeshore Rd, park behind Kopriva Funeral Home
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
60 Lakeshore Rd W
Oakville, ON L6K 1E1
 
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Intersection Kerr St and Lakeshore Rd W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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