Our Registered Social Worker (RSW) provides the psychosocial perspective to primary care and focuses on the assessment, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, and other behavioral disturbances. This includes individual and group counselling, links to other community resources, education on mental health issues, and promoting mental health advocacy.
Our Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor (CYCP) provides family centred care as the impact of the family unit and/or caregivers on a child’s learning and development are crucial. The CYCP works with families to provide education and support in addition to the skills and interventions that are taught to the youth themselves. The family will be an active part of the process for our younger patients as will school and any other major influences.
Our Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. They are trained to evaluate a person’s mental health through interviews, observations, and psychological tests. In addition to providing therapy and counselling, psychiatrists can also prescribe medication to help manage mental health conditions. They work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The goal of a psychiatrist is to help their patients improve their mental well-being and overall quality of life.