Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services

Site: Brantford - Park Rd N

Service: Family and Caregiver Skills Building and Support

Record #: SIM4108
Last Full Update: 30 Jul 2024

Service Details

Hours

Office Mon-Thu 8 am-8 pm * Fri 8 am-5 pm * service hours will vary depending on the needs of the family

Areas Served Brant County ; Brantford
Eligibility Parents, caregivers or guardians of children 0-18 years of age

Application

Call for information

Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Brantford
Address & Map
643 Park Rd N
Brantford, ON
Canada N3T 5L8
Intersection Park Rd N and Dunsdon St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Skill-building and support services enable the family, including siblings, parents and/or guardians to better address a child or youth's mental health issues by changing attitudes and behaviours, providing support as they adjust to new diagnoses, building skills and competencies, and/or creating awareness and resiliency


Family/caregiver skill-building and support services may include the provision of effective parenting strategies as well as access to peer supports to promote resilience and positive child/youth/family functioning

Respite Program - provides respite services to children and youth with identified mental health concerns who require short-term relief from families and caregivers to allow them to recharge and reflect. The Respite Program is tailored to the needs of the child or youth and their family. The program provides activities and programming that promote skill development and help build self-confidence and independence. Improving social skills and making friends are also part of the program

Respite is offered in a variety of ways including:

  • weekly one-on-one sessions
  • social groups
  • Summer / Winter / March Break programming
  • P.A. Day programming


Overnight opportunities may be explored; and Virtual respite groups and/or individual programming

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-752-5308
Fax 519-752-9102
E-Mail general@woodview.ca
Website https://woodview.ca/
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Alternate Contact Christine Dragojlovich, Director of Services; Phone: 519-752-5308 ext 113