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Alternatives to Day Treatment ProgramOur Alternatives to Day Treatment Program is a multidisciplinary school-based service for children who deal with multiple mental health issues that interfere with school functioning.
Often parents cannot recognize or cope with their children’s intense needs. They may not be willing to have their children placed in a self-contained treatment class.
Because children benefit most from family support, we encourage parents to take on active roles in our program.
Who is eligible for our program?
Typically, we treat children who:
- are between 5 and 14 years of age,
- attend schools within the Peel District School Board or the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, located in either Brampton or Mississauga,
- are about to lose their school placement,
- have moderate-to-severe problems at school that necessitate not only significant modification of their school program, but also more specialized services,
- behave disruptively with others,
- have difficulty regulating their moods and emotions, and
- have problems at home, in school, or in the community.
What do we do?
Our multi-disciplinary team helps children stay in a regular classroom by focusing on their strengths. We help them:
- develop appropriate social and problem-solving skills,
- learn in an atmosphere that promotes enthusiastic, active learning, and
- interact positively with their family, peers, and authority figures in their home, school, and community.
How can you access our program?
To access our program, professionals need to work through the school boards as follows.
For students in the Peel District School Board, please contact the principal of the child/youth's school.
For students in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, please contact Glen Carley, the board's Chief Social Worker, at 905-890-0708, ext. 24336.
