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About Maryvale

Maryvale improves the quality of life for youth and families
experiencing mental health distress in Windsor/Essex and Chatham/Kent.

Who We Are

Founded in 1929, Maryvale is a fully accredited Children’s Mental Health treatment centre in Windsor, Ontario, where adolescents experiencing very serious emotional, psychological and mental distress can receive therapy and assistance. Our clinical experts provide multi-disciplinary treatment, from psychologists, child psychiatrists, social workers, child and youth workers, special education teachers, and nurse practitioners. In addition, a Neuro Psychologist, a Speech and Language Therapist, and a Family Physician are part of the Maryvale team.

Maryvale primarily serves young people (aged 13 to 17) and their families. Children and teens of all ages up to 17 years are served in the Acute Care Mental Health Hospital program. These children and teens may be experiencing a range of mental health issues such as debilitating anxiety and depression, suicidal ideations and attempts, complex high risk issues of disabilities and psychological problems, developmental disabilities combined with mental health concerns, etc.

Maryvale is primarily funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Ministry of Health, and through fundraising efforts. Our hospital program is also funded by the Ministry of Health flowed through Windsor Regional Hospital.

It is Maryvale’s passion to promote the recognition and understanding that one’s inner mental and emotional world is of utmost importance and determines more than any other factor the quality of one’s current life and future life.

Maryvale does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Our Mission
Maryvale improves the quality of life for youth and families experiencing mental health distress in Windsor/Essex and Chatham/Kent.

Our Goals

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1) Significantly improve the emotional, social, and spiritual development of children and teens and to enhance the functioning of their families.

2) Provide evidenced-based service available in the community to each teen and family by initiating and promoting an active, practical collaboration with other community organizations and individuals for the benefit of the teen and family.

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3) Enhance the understanding of Children's Mental Health issues by participating in consultation, public education, University and College student placement, training and research and prevention activities.

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4) Be involved in individual advocacy and systems advocacy.

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5) Support the planning and development of an improved network of coordinated community services.

History of Maryvale

History of Maryvale

Above is the original and first building on the Maryvale campus. It served as both the Convent for the founding Sisters of The Good Shepherd as well as the living space for the girls who came here in the 1940’s and 50’s. It is now used for administrative offices.

In 1929, five Sisters of the Roman Catholic Order of the Good Shepherd established a home in Windsor for young women and girls in social and spiritual need. Maryvale was the first residential service for girls in the province of Ontario.

In 1984, the admission criteria was broadened and Maryvale opened its first programs for boys.

In December 1993, a program responding to children and teens in crisis began, initiated by the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918).

In early 1997, Leone Residence moved to the Maryvale campus providing additional residential treatment for adolescent girls between the ages of 11 and 17 years.

In May 2001, the Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health Hospital Bed Program began. This program operates in the building known as the Rotary Home for Children and Youth.

In 2013 Maryvale’s services moved primarily to day and after school programs, support programs for students moving between Maryvale and community schools, counselling services, access to child psychiatrists and Positive Parenting Programs.

Our Board

Jules Hawkins
Jules Hawkins
President
Julian “Jules” Hawkins, FCPA, FCA, is a co-founding partner of Hawkins & Co. Accounting Professional Corporation, a Walkerville-based CPA firm. He has significant experience in governance and financial management of non-profit organizations and charities, and also sits on various charitable Boards. A proud Rotarian, Jules was Centennial President of Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) in its 2018/19 year, serves on the Board of the Windsor Utilities Commission, and is also a sessional instructor at the Odette School of Business.
Dr. Mary Broga
Dr. Mary Broga
Director
Bio TBD
Maureen Greff
Maureen Greff
Past-President
Maureen Greff, FCPA, FCA was born in Vancouver and moved to Windsor, her father’s hometown as a young girl. She obtained her Honors Business Administration – Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting from the University of Windsor. Maureen attained her CPA designation in 1975 and was elected with the prestigious designation of FCPA in 2013. She has been the Chief Operating Officer for Kamsel Leasing Inc. for the past 20 years and has been the president of Bio Science Laboratory (Ontario) Limited for 45 years. Her extensive volunteer experience includes Board positions for the St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation and the Good Shepherd Catholic Women’s League.
Ruth Stewart
Ruth Stewart
Secretary/Treasurer
Ruth Stewart, LL.B, was born and raised in Essex County and obtained her law degree from the University of Windsor. She is currently a partner in the law firm of Chapman Gordon Gardin Stewart LLP and practices solely in the area of personal injury law. Over the years Ruth has been involved with many charitable organizations and fundraising events. She has been a supporter of Maryvale since the early 1990s, serving on the Personnel and Finance Committees and as Past President.
Laurel Boots
Laurel Boots
Chair Public Relations and Fund Raising
Laurel Boots was born and raised in Windsor. After 30 years serving as a Police Officer, she retired from the Windsor Police Service as Sergeant in charge of Court Security. Laurel believes strongly in the service Maryvale provides to the community. She is currently serving her fourth term on the Board. She has volunteered for the Big Sisters Association, Sexual Assault Crisis Centre, and Leone Residence.
Dr. Robert C.T. Clark, C. Psych
Dr. Robert C.T. Clark, C. Psych
Chair Program Task Force
Dr. Clark is a registered psychologist in the province of Ontario, with a practice in clinical and school psychology. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Windsor in 2011, after having completed a residency at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Dr. Clark has extensive experience in the treatment and assessment of child and adolescent mental health conditions. Following the completion of his training, he served as the Mental Health Lead for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, and later as a staff psychologist at the University of Windsor’s Student Counselling Centre. He is currently in private practice at Paragon Psychological Services. Dr. Clark’s volunteer experience includes a term as a board member for the Windsor-Essex County Distress Centre.
Carl Cohen
Carl Cohen
Director
Carl Cohen, B. Comm, LL.B., was born and raised in Windsor and currently practices with Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, LLP. Carl is a graduate of McGill University and obtained his LL.B degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. He is also involved in a family business in Windsor, Merchants Paper Company Windsor Limited, where he served as President of the Company and is now Chair of the Board of Directors. He has been President of B’nai Brith Windsor Lodge, Congregation Beth El of Windsor, Jewish National fund of Windsor. He is an active member at the Rotary Club of Windsor 1918, and past chair of their Membership and Children’s Assistance Committees. He received an honourary LL.D. degree from Assumption University in 2008. He is the recipient of the Negev Award from the Jewish National Fund and received a Queens Counsel (Q.C.) appointment in 1979.
Denise Hrastovec
Denise Hrastovec
Director
Denise Hrastovec, B.A., B.Comm., C.A. is the managing partner of Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants Windsor. A graduate of the University of Windsor, English and Business, she obtained her CA in 1980. She works with many charitable organizations and not for profits to help them with their financial reporting, planning and governance. Her community work includes board and advisory services for the Windsor Essex Community Foundation, the Windsor Essex Cancer Centre Foundation, the Athena Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, Assumption University and the University of Windsor. She is a past recipient of the Athena Award for Influencing Women in Business and the Clark Award for Community Volunteer Services. She has served on the Maryvale board for many years.
Patti France
Patti France
Director
Bio TBD