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Programs & Services

Child and Youth Multidisciplinary Intensive Treatment Service

 Location: Wood Buffalo

Community-based support team focused on providing support for children and youth ages 5 to 18 who are experiencing complex mental illness and substance use disorders.

Provides support to children/youth and their families within the community, and some surroundings areas in the North zone, as well as supporting children and youth admitted to hospital to help in their discharge and transition to home.

The team will focus on managing the child/youth’s addiction and/or complex mental health needs with a goal of reducing the potential for relapse or readmission to hospital through:

  • individual/group therapy and counsellings
  • case management/navigation
  • developmental supports
  • physical and recreational therapy
  • In home skill development and parent support

Contact Details

Wood Buffalo

Location Info
120, Timberlea Landing
Address
339 Powder Drive
Fort McMurray, Alberta
T9K 0M4
Telephone
780-793-8360
Fax
780-793-8361
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 7:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 7:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 7:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 7:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
addictions counsellors, mental health counsellors, occupational therapist (OTs), recreational therapists, social workers, psychologists
Eligibility

Children, youth and families

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
MITS