Services
Maryvale primarily serves young people (aged 13 to 17) and their families.
Day Treatment School Program
Maryvale offre un programme combinant scolarité et prise en charge pour les adolescents de 13 à 17 ans qui rencontrent des difficultés importantes ou persistantes dans leur école et qui peuvent également être confrontés à des conflits familiaux ou communautaires. Ce programme est mis en œuvre en partenariat avec le conseil scolaire du district du comté d'Essex.
Le programme de soins de jour offre une approche éducative unique et globale en intégrant harmonieusement le soutien en santé mentale à l'apprentissage scolaire. Contrairement aux établissements scolaires traditionnels, ce programme reconnaît que de nombreux élèves sont confrontés à des difficultés de santé mentale complexes qui peuvent nuire considérablement à leur réussite scolaire. En combinant les services de santé mentale à des parcours scolaires individualisés, le programme répond aux besoins spécifiques de chaque élève, favorisant un environnement propice à leur épanouissement émotionnel et intellectuel.
L'un des principaux avantages du programme scolaire de jour est l'attention et le soutien personnalisés offerts aux élèves par l'équipe multidisciplinaire. L'intégration des services de santé mentale garantit aux élèves l'accès à des consultations, des thérapies et d'autres ressources pour répondre à leurs besoins individuels. Cette approche ciblée crée non seulement un environnement sécurisant et bienveillant, mais permet également aux élèves de développer des mécanismes d'adaptation et une résilience, les aidant ainsi à surmonter les difficultés rencontrées en classe et dans leur vie personnelle. Par conséquent, les élèves de ces programmes bénéficient souvent d'un meilleur bien-être mental, ce qui a un impact positif sur leurs résultats scolaires et leur expérience éducative globale.
Acute Care Mental Health Hospital Program
The Rotary Home – Acute Care Mental Health Bed program is jointly delivered by Windsor Regional Hospital and Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services. When youth are admitted to the Rotary Home program they are Windsor Regional Hospital patients. The program delivers multidisciplinary assessment and crisis stabilization to young people under the age of 16 years who present to one of the local hospital emergency rooms including, Windsor Regional Hospital – Metropolitan campus and Erie Shores Health Care for the Windsor-Essex area or Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for the Chatham-Kent area, in crisis.
The focus of our program is to conduct careful assessment of the various factors contributing to the crisis in which the child/youth (and family) find themselves. This means access to child and adolescent psychiatry, social work, nursing and child and youth care workers. Each member of the team contributes observations regarding the patient’s functioning.
Our goal is to complete a comprehensive mental health assessment and to connect youth and families with immediate follow-up services well suited to their assessed needs. As an acute healthcare unit, our length of stay is brief. We must complete our assessment and make discharge plans as efficiently as possible. Admission and discharge criteria are ultimately determined by the psychiatrist and discharge can occur whenever the psychiatrist is comfortable with the patient’s safety/overall level of risk.
Outpatient Counselling
Youth (ages 13-18) 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 (Maryvale Campus), Leamington, Essex, Belle River and LaSalle.
Leamington Office - Generously supported by Abraham Orthodontics
Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (formerly known as the Sherk Centre)
249 Sherk Street, Leamington, Ontario
Essex Office - By Appointment Only
Essex Centre Sports Complex
60 Fairview Avenue W., Essex, Ontario
Belle River Office - By Appointment Only
Atlas Tube Centre
447 Renaud Line Road, Belle River, Ontario
LaSalle Office - By Appointment Only
LaSalle Town Hall
5950 Malden Road, LaSalle, Ontario
Parent Coach & Resource Facilitator
Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start to find help. The primary role of our Parent Coach & Resource Facilitator program is to offer support to parents during those difficult times. The Coach/Facilitator will partner with guardians and young people to connect them with the most appropriate community treatment resources. The Parent Coach teams with each youth and guardian to identify and reduce any barriers they may encounter that make it difficult for them to receive the care they need when they need it.
It can also be difficult to know how to parent through some of these struggles. The Parent Coach can also help parents explore evidence based parenting strategies that can reduce conflict and support their youth. 1 to 1 coping skills for youth and/or 1 to 1 parenting sessions to improve communication and develop skills to manage emotions may also be offered. If necessary, these services may be delivered in the community to facilitate access. For some people services will be limited to helping parents/guardians and youth connect with treatment resources. For others it may be most helpful for the coach to meet with parents to develop parenting plans with the youths’ struggles in mind.
The Coach/Facilitator can remain in contact with the family to ensure that they have been able to connect with the necessary resources, and will be available to respond to any problems encountered in that process.
Referrals are made through a community partner or self referral. Call (519)-258-0484 and ask for intake.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
This is a preventative intervention program built on fostering positive parent/child relationships. Triple P is a scientifically researched program that gives you the skills you need to manage misbehavior and prevent problems from happening in the first place. Maryvale has a team of trainers who are qualified to teach positive approaches to parents of teenagers using practical information, advice and practice. Our trainers deliver Triple P Teen discussion groups regarding getting teenagers to cooperate, coping with teenagers' emotions, building teenagers' survival skills, and reducing family conflict.
Triple P helps you:
- Feel confident you’re doing the right thing
- Parenting tools you can use right away
- Raise happy, confident kids
- Manage misbehaviour so everyone in the family enjoys life more
- Set rules and routines that everyone respects and follows
- Encourage behaviour you like
- Take care of yourself as a parent
Pre-registration is required for all community delivered Triple P seminars & group courses.
Submit an online registration form, or call 519-257-5215 ext. 74033.
Call-In Services
Establishing a dedicated call-in line for youth facing mental health issues offers a valuable and accessible resource for quick assistance. This service provides an immediate and confidential avenue for individuals to seek support, guidance, and information when facing challenging situations. Having a dedicated line for youth ensures they have a direct channel to express their emotions, seek help, and receive timely assistance, promoting a sense of agency and empowerment. By fostering open communication and quick access to mental health support for adolescents, the call-in line becomes a vital tool in building a supportive community that prioritizes the well-being of individuals, ultimately contributing to early intervention and improved mental health outcomes.
How to Get In Touch
Ligne téléphonique jeunesse: Single sessions available by phone for youth ages 13-18 years and their families by calling (519) 419-1397 Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last call taken at 4:00 p.m.)
After School & Respite Services
For some of the youth involved in the Programme scolaire de traitement de jour, Maryvale provides scheduled periods of structured recreational activities after school to support social skill development and to provide respite for families.