1. Services and Programs
1.1. Counselling Program
1.1.1. Our service delivery emphasizes innovation, creativity and contributory partnerships. We believe in a strengths-based multidisciplinary perspective and the development of individualized treatment plans.
1.1.1.1. Risk Assessments for High Risk Children and Youth
1.1.1.2. Individual/Family Counselling for Parents, Children and Youth
1.1.1.3. Groups for Parents, Children and Youth
1.2. Respite Program
1.2.1. Respite is as individualized and unique as families are. A respite plan could consist of a few hours of respite either in or out of your home, to more extended lengths of time. The Bruce Grey Respite Network is a collaborative group of Community organizations with a mission to work together to simplify access to planned respite.
1.2.1.1. The Autism Spectrum Disorder Respite
1.2.1.2. The Children’s Mental Health Respite
1.3. Residence Program
1.3.1. Our primary focus is on crisis assessment and stabilization. The average length of stay is 3 to 6 weeks. We provide a multi-disciplinary therapeutic approach for youth and their families. The strength-based perspective allows youth and their families the guidance and support they need.
1.3.1.1. 7 bed co-ed residence located in downtown Owen Sound
1.4. Keystone Prevention Programs
1.4.1. Services to families needing extra support to help them have and raise healthy babies and preschoolers.
1.4.1.1. Healthy Beginnings – Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
1.4.1.2. Cradlelink – Nurse run - volunteer homevisiting program
1.4.1.3. Parent Mutual Aid – parent support groups
1.4.1.4. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Community Mobilization Committee
1.4.1.5. CAPC & CPNP – Community Action Program for Children & Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
1.5. All services are FREE.
2. How to access services
2.1. Telephone: 519-371-4773 or 1-800-567-2384
2.2. Location: 1793 3rd Avenue West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 6Y2
2.3. Fax:
2.4. You do not need a referral to access Keystone services!
3. Vision and Goals
3.1. Vision: Reaching out to provide responsive, compassionate services for children, youth and families to build better and more hopeful futures.
3.2. Mission: "Building Futures Together"
3.3. Priorities
3.3.1. Provide a full continuum of services for our community
3.3.2. Develop and enhance human, financial and physical resources
3.3.3. Build staff leadership capacity, skills and knowledge
3.3.4. Provide employee wellness and a caring workplace
3.3.5. Communicate openly with our community about Keystone services
4. Equity, Inclusion and Cultural Awareness
4.1. This ideology is modelled in their mission
4.1.1. Our mission The mission of Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services is to strive to eliminate any foreseeable barriers, using reasonable efforts to ensure the core principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity
4.1.2. "In fulfilling our mission, Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services strives at all times to provide its goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. We are also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our goods and services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other customers."
4.2. First Nations Member on the Board of Directors
4.2.1. Vernon Roote past chief of Saugeen First Nation (retired), brings Cultural Knowledge as well as leadership skills for the Keystone Board. A wide variety of past life experience is offered to the Keystone Circle.
4.3. Accessibility Policy
4.3.1. 1. No client will be denied service because of accessibility factors.
4.3.2. 2. Any future program developments/adjustments will take into consideration the accessibility to services for clients and their families.