Nelson Youth Centres
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0214 | Last Full Update: 13 Oct 2021 |
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| Public Comments | Nelson Youth Centres (NYC), and ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids merged to improve mental health service efficiencies for children, youth and families in Halton Region effective April 1st, 2022 * ROCK will maintain the Nelson Youth Centres’ name |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | ROCK Access Line 289-266-0036; Nelson Youth Centres 905-681-2611 |
| Crisis Phone | ROCK Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-878-9785 |
| office@nelsonyouthcentres.com | |
| Website | www.nelsonyouthcentres.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/NelsonYouthCentres/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/nelsonyouthcentres/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nelson-youth-centres/ Twitter: twitter.com/NYCyouthcentre YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaNik8se_5WquvrtsxKxOA |
| Primary Contact | Jill Shaughnessy, Quality Assurance Manager; Phone: 289-795-5360; Email: jshaughnessy@nelsonyouthcentres.com |
| Alternate Contact | Jeanette Hambrook, Officer Manager; Email: jhambrook@nelsonyouthcentres.com |
| Contact Form | www.nelsonyouthcentres.com/contact/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | An accredited children's mental health centre offering therapeutic treatment programs for children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 years who are experiencing social, emotional, learning and behavioural difficulties |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1978 |
| Primary Executive | Julia Ross, Director of Clinical Services; Email: jross@nelsonyouthcentres.com |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Community and Social Services ; Grants - Community/Corporations ; Fundraising ; Donations - Community ; United Way - United Way of Halton and Hamilton ; Foundation |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Programs target children and youth, ages 6 to 18 in Halton, who are struggling with mental health and behavioural challenges and their families Group Therapy: Treatment and Counselling * for children/youth between the ages of 6 and 13 who are experiencing social/emotional difficulties at home, school, and/or in the community * focus is to improve a child/youth’s self-esteem and emotional regulation and enhance their social competences Group Therapy: School Focused Treatment and Counselling * for children/youth between the ages of 7 and 13 who are experiencing significant emotional, social or behavioral needs that are impacting the school setting and may put them at risk of losing their school placement * focus is to improve a child/youth’s emotional regulation and enhance their social competences Family Support Program * provides support to parents/caregivers in partnership with the Group Therapy: Treatment and Counselling and Group Therapy: School Focused Treatment and Counselling * engages families in their children/youth’s mental health Individual and Family Therapy * a community-based program that provides services for youth between the ages of 8 -18 years struggling with social/emotional challenges including: trauma, anxiety and depression, which impact their relationships; academic performance and social connections * provides individual and family therapy; youth mentorship; and trusteeship for youth ages 16 to 17 on Ontario Works NYC Autism Program * a group-based program for children who are diagnosed with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder between the ages of 8 and 12 years old * designed to teach practical day to day social skills to children and youth in a group environment Summer Group Treatment Program * provides group therapy for children/youth who have attended previous programs in the Centre |
| Hours | Access Line Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Program Mon-Thu (Sep-Jun) 12 noon-8 pm Summer Program Mon-Thu (Jul-Aug) 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 17 year(s) |
| Application | Parents and/or professionals can make a referral * call for more information about the program and its benefits |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Group Therapy * School Focused Treatment and Therapy * Therapeutic Summer Program * NYC Autism Group Programs |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Shoreacres Rd and New St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Child Mental Health ; Child Mental Health Resources ; Community Mental Health |
| Service Categories | Child Guidance ; Community Mental Health Agencies ~ Youth ; Family Counselling ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Mental Health Issues ; Social Skills Training ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder |