Mutual Support Systems of the Niagara Region

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Record #: NIA0017 Last Modified: 09 Nov 2012 Last Full Update: 09 Nov 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionResidential care and treatment program for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. 
~ 2 Houseparent Model Group Homes, 2 Staff Model Group Homes ~ full-time on duty child care worker support ~ specialized foster care ~ operates 3 classrooms in conjunction with District School Board of Niagara ~ recreational programs ~ social and life skills programs ~ counselling ~ play therapy ~ intensive transitional program for older teens ~ intensive staff model program for younger high needs children ~ long term maturational treatment program.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Service Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) - 18 year(s)
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationReferrals for intake should be made directly to the office for assessment and admittance. Intake contact is Randy Klassen. Documentation such as a social history, medical documentation and psychological assessment should precede admission. Setting of goals for the resident in discussion with their primary care worker takes place at the time of admission. Children will be accepted on an emergency basis if a bed is available.
FeesYes
Contact Information
Address & Map
792 Canboro Rd
Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0
 
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Located In CommunityFenwick
IntersectionCanboro Rd and Welland Rd
Mailing AddressPO Box 397 
792 Canboro Rd 
Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0
Office Phone905-892-4332
Fax905-892-3399
E-Mailmutual@mutualsupport.net
Websitewww.mutualsupport.net
Primary ExecutiveRandy Klassen, Executive Director; Email: rklassen@mutualsupport.net
Alternate ExecutiveDavid Schulz, Chief Financial Officer; Email: dschulz@mutualsupport.net
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Parking - Usable; Entrance - Usable; Washroom - Not Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Established1984
FundingFee for Service; Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Subjects
SubjectsChildren ; Mental health ; Residential care ; Youth
Broader TermsAge groups ; Health ; Health services ; Patient care