Blue Hills Child and Family Centre

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Blue Hills Child and Family Centre by Mind Map: Blue Hills Child and Family Centre

1. Accessing Services and Programs

1.1. Services are offered in the community, at home, and at the Blue Hills site

1.2. Services are available for York Region families whose children are experiencing significant emotional, social, psychological, or behavioural issues at home or outside of the home.

1.3. Services are available to York Region families who are experiences intense and/or chronic mental health issues.

1.4. Blue Hills accepts referrals from schools, hospitals, doctors, and community groups.

1.5. Self referral is encouraged.

2. Other Information

2.1. In operation for 44 years

2.2. Not-for-profit community based children's mental health centre

2.3. Governed by 16-member volunteer Board of Directors

2.4. Accredited member of Children's Mental Health Ontario

3. Goals

3.1. "Create and implement a strength based and collaborative ethical clinical service

3.2. Establish a tracking and evaluation system as it pertains to services and program accountability

3.3. Stimulate innovation, knowledge and application of evidence based and informed practices."

4. Vision and Values

4.1. Working in respectful partnership with families and the community, Blue Hills aims to nurture family relationships and support mental health.

4.2. They envision health and resilient children, youth, and families.

4.3. Values

4.3.1. Inclusivity

4.3.2. Integrity

4.3.3. Dignity

4.3.4. Ethical Practice

4.3.5. Strength-Based

4.3.6. Transparent Practices

4.3.7. Self Reflective Practices

5. Equity and Inclusion

5.1. Toll free phone number so that anyone can call

5.2. Access to interpreters

5.3. Commitment to reducing mental health stigma amongst diverse communities in York Region

5.4. Partnership with Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation

5.4.1. Full time service provider of Aboriginal heritage is employed

6. Services and Programs

6.1. Helps families navigate the often complicated system of services available in York Region

6.1.1. To start, an intake worker will conduct a Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI)

6.2. Core Clinical Services

6.2.1. Intake Services

6.2.2. Brief Services

6.2.3. Intensive Mental Health Services

6.2.4. Birth to Six Services

6.2.5. Integrated Clinical Services

6.2.6. Children's Residential Therapeutic Services

6.2.7. Community Outreach and Capacity Building