What is Day/School Support Services (DSSS)?
Griffin Centre provides a therapeutic program with an individualized academic component for youth with a dual diagnosis (mild-moderate developmental disability and mental health challenges), mental health and/or behavioural challenges who may also have challenging behaviours whose needs exceed the capacity of the school system.
Services are provided in partnership with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and offered in small sized classes located in community-based schools and in specialized settings.
Who can access?
- Youth who are between 12 and 18 years of age at the point of referral
- Have mental health challenges/issues (including substance use) or a dual diagnosis (mild to moderate developmental disability and mental health challenges), and also have significant behavioural difficulties;
- Have received specialized programming from the education system which has been unable to meet their needs
- Live in the City of Toronto
How can we help?
With both an educational and a treatment focus, the program assists youth in developing the social, emotional, academic, and vocational skills needed to attain success and greater independence in community living.
- Assessment of strength and needs of family and youth
- Family/youth counselling (individual and group)
- Design and implementation of individualized service plans
- Service coordination
- Life skills and social skills training
- Activity groups
- Consultation to schools or community resources
- Supports to re-enter school system/vocational programs
- Phased summer programming (based on the skill level of youth and their need for support) to provide summer work experience opportunities to help youth learn and develop job skills
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A multi faceted consumer centred program for adults with a developmental disability or a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health challenges) focused on developing academic, community, social and life skills to help them transition successfully into increased independence in the community.
Provides a therapeutic program with an individualized academic component for youth with a dual diagnosis (mild to moderate developmental disability and mental health challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)) and who present challenging behaviours with needs exceeding the capacity of the school system.
Who can access?
- Youth 12 and 18 years of age at the point of referral
- Have a dual diagnosis (mild to moderate developmental disabilities and complex mental health challenges) including Autism Spectrum Disorder; and also have significant behavioural difficulties
- Live in the City of Toronto.
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Respite Service (including Summer Program)
(Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dual Diagnosis)
Griffin Centre provides after-school, summer and/or skill development programs for youth with a dual diagnosis, which provide families with a break and youth with socialization opportunities, as well as opportunities to learn and enjoy recreational activities. Three sessions during the school year (Fall, Winter, Spring) held one evening a week from 4:30-7:00 PM.
Who can access?
- Youth 12 and 18 years of age
- Have a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and complex mental health challenges)
- Live at home and require additional support and supervision to participate in community-based settings
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HYTS Day/Program (mental health, substance use)
An education and treatment focused academic program supporting youth with substance abuse needs and mental health concerns to attain academic credits, remain within the educational system and develop the social, emotional, and academic skills needed to control their substance use.
What is Helping Youth Toward Solutions (HYTS)?
For Youth 12 to 18 years of age. Offered in partnership with the Toronto District School Board, an intensive, educational and treatment focused academic program helping youth reduce the harm associated with substance use (drug & alcohol) and mental health concerns to attain academic credits, remain within the educational system and develop the social, emotional, and academic skills needed to control their substance use.
Contact: Call Intake Services at 416.222.1153
Respite Services
By offering after-school, summer and/or skill development programs for youth with a dual diagnosis, families get a break and youth benefit from the activities.
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