Please note that our office is closed but our services are OPEN. We are currently working from our homes and calls from us will appear as “Private Number or No caller ID”.
Please know that when we call you, you will get our undivided attention and we will take the time necessary to understand your situation and the services you need. While you wait to speak with us, (approximate wait time is less than 1 week) we invite you to check out our resource pages about mental health and developmental resources that you may find helpful. If you need help right now, click on the link to the left!
We look forward to talking with you.
Child & Youth Mental Health During Covid
January 20, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted people’s lives in many ways. During this time, we recognize the increased need for mental health supports for children, youth, and their families. The City of Hamilton Public Health Services in collaboration with Lynwood Charlton Centre, Lead Agency for Child & Youth Mental Health, has worked to coordinate messaging on child and […]
Read MoreBEST SIBS
January 20, 2021
The BEST SIBS Study is looking for siblings (ages 14-40 years old) to take part in a research study to understand their experiences with their brother or sister (ages 14-21 years old) with a child-onset neurodisability and preparing for health care transition in Ontario. For more information click here.
Read MoreTemporary wage increase for direct support workers
January 18, 2021
As of October 1, 2020, the Ontario government is funding a temporary wage increase for eligible workers who provide personal support services. This includes temporary support to people and families who pay for services from eligible direct support workers with funding from the following direct funding programs: Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Enhanced Respite Ontario Autism […]
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