Program: Children's Centre Thunder Bay - Short Term Assessment and Treatment Unit
Organization: Children's Centre Thunder Bay
Phone Numbers: 807-343-5000
Toll-Free: 1-855-486-5037
Fax: 807-345-0444
Website: www.childrenscentre.ca/live-in-treatment
Address:
283 Lisgar St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6G6
Location: Located at Water St near Lisgar St
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office Mon, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8 am-7:30 pm

Live-in services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Description:
  • Offers a 60 day, six bed live-in treatment program that provides a safe, structured home-like environment for children/youth who are in severe crisis
  • Reassess the child/youth at regular intervals to determine if a treatment extension is required
  • Services provided are intended to:
    • Stabilize high risk behaviours
    • Allow for comprehensive assessment and treatment
    • Actively engage the child/youth and their family
    • Assist with the successful transition back home



    Fees: None
    Application: For more information or to make a referral, contact either the office or the Access Network
    Eligibility / Target Population: Children and youth between 11 to 16 years of age who are experiencing any of the following:

    • A severe crisis

    • Behvioural difficulties

    • Emotional dysregulation

    • High risk of self-harm
    Languages: English
    Area Served: City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
    See Also: Housing and Residential Care for People with Mental Illness
    Mental Health for Children and Youth
    Last Updated: 2/21/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141371

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