Children’s Day Program
The Children’s Day Program aims to improve the social and learning skills of children with serious mental health and/or addictions challenges.
What happens in this program?
The program provides group, family and individual therapy while also providing education in a small classroom setting. Children are encouraged to strengthen their existing abilities and develop new skills. Areas of focus include social skills, academic functioning and emotional and sensory awareness.
Children attend the program daily during the school year.
Who is this program for?
The program is for children in grades three to six who have had a mental health assessment completed within the last six months. The child must have a formal mental health diagnosis and currently be in therapy.
How do I access this program?
Referrals can be made by a health professional (such as a psychiatrist or therapist) or the child’s school principal through Alberta Health Services centralized intake at 825-402-6799.
