Intensive Family Services (Direct Care)

Who :


Typically those families who are dealing with situations that have become unmanageable and overwhelming and would benefit from frequent in home visits to assist with behaviours such as aggression, talking back, non cooperation, parent child conflict, running and self harm behaviour.



What :


With your permission, our workers come into your home and help parents to determine appropriate structures, limits and routines that will assist in calming down the current situation, create opportunity for improved communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Individual sessions can also be planned with youth who are struggling with school or home issues and need the opportunity to build new skills in self-management.



Services Offered :


Assessment including problem identification, intervention goals, indicatorsand strategies used in a time limited treatment format. In-home treatment, Case Management and Coordination, Development of Community Resource Networks, School Consultation, Groups, Specialized and Individualized Treatment Plans. A psycho-educational treatment program for individual child / youth / family to develop adaptive behaviours and attitudes through a reciprocal partnership and collaboration with direct care workers.



CHIMO Youth and Family Services
2 Kent Street West, Unit #3
Lindsay, ON
K9V 2Y1

Central Intake: 1-888-454-6275