Contact Niagara for Children's and Developmental Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA5658 | Last Modified: 03 Dec 2018 | Last Full Update: 13 Jun 2018 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-684-3407 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-933-3617 |
| TTY Phone | 905-684-6289 |
| Fax | 905-684-2728 |
| info@contactniagara.org | |
| Website | www.contactniagara.org |
| Primary Executive | Nadine Wallace, Executive Director; Email: nadine@contactniagara.org |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Martindale Rd and QEW |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides information, facilitates referrals, and connects people to child and youth mental health, developmental and autism services (including services for those experiencing emotional and/or behaviours difficulties) funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) * Contact Niagara Resource Coordinators help an individual understand MCYS children's and developmental services and guide them through an interview process to identify and connect them to the services they want or need. Contact Niagara connects individuals looking for: * Assessment of Capabilities and Needs * Service Co-ordination * Expert Advice and Consultation * Children’s Mental Health Supports * Clinical Intervention/Counselling/Treatment * Family and Individual Support * Developmental Services * Autism Services * Dual Diagnosis Services Contact Niagara is also the Provincial Co-ordinator of the Independent Clinical Review (ICR) Process for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The ICR offers families and their children the opportunity to have key components of their OAP Behaviour Plan reviewed, by a Review Committee composed of two clinicians. Independent Reviewers will undertake a clinical review of case file materials, including the OAP Behaviour Plan, to render their deciisions. The Review Committee also consists of a Family Representative who works with the family to help clearly represent the family’s perspective throughout the review process. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Children up to their 18th birthday with emotional and/or behavioral challenges, mental health concerns, confirmed or suspected autism spectrum disorder and/or a confirmed or suspected developmental disability. |
| Application | Contact office for intake |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | October 1999 |
| Service Categories | Specialized Information and Referral ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities |