Provides mental health and autism services to children and youth in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington regions.
Youth Mental Health Access (Allocations): Provides a single session of counselling support for transitional-aged youth ages 18-24. This service is targeted to youth who may be struggling with mild to moderate mental health issues and may be undiagnosed or ineligible for other services. Fifty percent of clients have their needs met with this single session; however, the rest may need more direct intervention.
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth and Parenting Group Training (CIF): Provides comprehensive training to qualify staff to offer affirmative CBT treatment groups and services to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and for their families. The AFFIRM approach integrates identity affirmation with cognitive-behavioural therapy to improve well-being. The training is designed to help youth manage stress, support mental and sexual health, enhance coping skills and validate strengths of participants. Once trained, staff will run regular groups for youth and caregivers and provide affirmative services to clients on an individual basis.
