Infant Mental Health Program

Strides Toronto's Infant Mental Health program offers a variety of family-focused, mental health assessment and treatment to families living in Scarborough.

Type:

Family Therapy, Infant and Child, Psychiatric

Age:

0 – 3 years

Fees:

Free

Referral:

All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals from parents

Eligibility:

Parents with young children under the age of 3 years who are concerned about their children’s behaviour

Languages offered:

English *Interpreters available upon request

Location:

325 Milner Avenue, Scarborough

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 8 PM

Get started

Call our intake line at 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 and ask to make a referral

Program focus: Abuse, Behaviour Difficulty, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Trauma

The Infant Mental Health program offers a variety of family-focused, multidisciplinary mental health assessment and treatment services that are inclusive and accessible to all families living in Scarborough. Services are provided at Strides Toronto, in the home, or in the community at a time convenient for the family.

The program strives to strengthen parent child interactions by focusing on building positive family relationships to improve healthy social and emotional development of infants and children (birth to 3 years old) in partnership with their families and communities.

Parents with young children under the age of 3 years who are concerned about their children’s behaviour (separation anxiety, sleep difficulties, eating concerns, excessive crying, or challenging behaviour) are eligible for this service.

Get started

Call our intake line at 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 and ask to make a referral

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