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Organization:
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School Community Intervention Partnership
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Address:
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Vanier Children's Mental Wellness
871 Trafalgar St
London, ON
N5Z 1E6
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Map
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Intersection:
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Trafalgar St and Pegler St
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Hours:
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Hours are flexible Mon-Fri * call for details
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Service Description:
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Early response to the mental health needs of elementary school children (Grades 1 to 5) who present with self-regulation or behavioural difficulties in the school/family/community setting * intervention for external behaviours (throwing, kicking, etc) and internalizing (crying, covert behaviour, etc)
Clinical intervention components offered:
- intake
- initial mental health summary report
- referral to existing community resources that may augment and/or better suit the child’s needs
- "Warm Hand Off" practices (face-to-face transition of service and formal introductions) where helpful and available
- referral to existing school-based programs for skill development and academic intervention or assessment
- quick access to medical and mental health resources for diagnostic and treatment planning where appropriate
- psycho-education surrounding interventions, strategies and skills with a focus on parent skill building * may include increasing social and behaviour competencies, enhancing peer relationships, self-regulation development and skill building, and supporting existing strengths
- consultation on collaborative home or classroom strategies when requested to support communication and skill development
- education regarding distress tolerance, coping and managing dysregulated behaviours
- information sharing and consultation for parents and school personnel regarding community resources and programs for both child and adult
Involves of a number of organizations including:
- Vanier Children's Services
- London District Catholic School Board
- Thames Valley District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique Providence
- Wellkin (formerly known as OECYC - Elgin Child and Youth Centre)
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Application:
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Referrals must be initiated by school personnel
For services available within the Francophone boards, call SCIP 519-432-0881 ext 232 for more details
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Elementary school children Grades 1 to 5 in Thames Valley District School Board, London District Catholic School Board, Providence, and Viamonde School Board
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French language services within Francophone schools as we have one full-time Francophone consultant on staff
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