Outpatient Counseling

OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Youth experiencing mild to severe mental health concerns and moderate to severe concurrent addictions issues are referred by a number of sources including self, parents/guardians, school staff, Children’s Aid Society, doctors/psychiatrists, etc.

Services and supports include individual, group and family therapy utilizing a variety of evidenced based therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Brief Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

The standard service is generally delivered within 12 to 20 sessions, usually on a weekly basis.  It often involves both the youth and family.  The approach focuses on exploring solutions, identifying available resources and developing new approaches to coping with emotions, thoughts and social situations.

Treatment plans may involve service coordination and collaboration with outside community services, assessments, consultations, case conferencing in keeping with each youth’s individual needs and goals.  Discharge occurs when treatment goals have been met or it has been determined that further service will not result in additional progress.

Currently, these services are offered in person and virtually at five locations including Windsor, Leamington, Essex, Lakeshore and LaSalle.

Leamington Office – Generously supported by Abraham Orthodontics
Youth ages 13 to 18 (and their families) receive a one-hour single session.  The therapist assists with determining the clinical goal for the session, and the intervention is based on evidence-based strategies including Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.  Youth may return to the walk-in clinic as needed.
Located at:
Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (formerly known as the Sherk Centre)
249 Sherk Street, Leamington, Ontario
Wednesday Walk-In Services Available – 10am – 4pm

Essex Office
Appointment Only
Essex Centre Sports Complex
60 Fairview Avenue W., Essex, Ontario

Belle River Office
Appointment Only
Atlas Tube Centre
447 Renaud Line Road, Belle River, Ontario

La Salle Office
Appointment Only
La Salle Town Hall
5950 Malden Road, La Salle, Ontario