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Children's Centre Thunder Bay - Short Term Assessment and Treatment Unit

Short Term Assessment and Treatment Unit

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283 Lisgar St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6G6
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807-343-5000
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Toll-Free: 1-855-486-5037
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Fax: 807-345-0444
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Office Mon, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8 am-7:30 pm

Live-in services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: Feb 21, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

For more information or to make a referral, contact either the office or the Access Network

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth between 11 to 16 years of age who are experiencing any of the following:

  • A severe crisis

  • Behvioural difficulties

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • High risk of self-harm

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Offers a 60 day, six bed live-in treatment program that provides a safe, structured home-like environment for children/youth who are in severe crisis
  • Reassess the child/youth at regular intervals to determine if a treatment extension is required
  • Services provided are intended to:
    • Stabilize high risk behaviours
    • Allow for comprehensive assessment and treatment
    • Actively engage the child/youth and their family
    • Assist with the successful transition back home
    Last updated: Feb 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
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