Children & youth
Helpful links for children & youth
Akwesasne Child and Family Services 613-575-2341 |
As a child protection agency, they are committed to promote the best interests, protection and well-being of children. |
Akwesasne Child Care Program 613-938-5067 |
Program works to provide early learning opportunities to enhance growth and development for children in Akwesasne. Daycare centers for age 3 months to 6 years. |
Akwesasne Family Wellness Program 613-937-4322 / 1-800-480-4208 613-937-1770Crisis Line |
The mission of Iethinisten:ha is to provide emergency and long term safe housing and outreach program for victims of domestic violence, abusive situations, self-harm and high risk behaviors. The mandate of the program is to provide educational healing services to women, men and children. 613-937-4322 / 1-800-480-4208. |
Akwesasne Group Home 518-358-9184 |
Residential services in Akwesasne for Native American youth aged 13 to 17. Behaviour modification based program to meet the spiritual and cultural needs of native youth placed within our long-term, 24- hour facility. |
Al-Anon and Alateen 613-937-4880 / 1-888-425-2666 |
Worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Alateen is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years. |
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cornwall & District 613-933-8035 |
Mission is to assist children, from primarily lone parent families in Cornwall and S,D & G to achieve their full potential through mentoring programs with caring, responsible adult volunteers. |
Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall & SDG 613-938-4999 2nd Club House (on First Street) 613-935-9015 |
Provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. |
Centre York Centre Cornwall, ON 613-933-1253 / 1-888-426-9177 |
Centre York Centre is a Supervised Access Centre which offers families experiencing difficulties, a safe setting where visits and exchanges can take place without the children witnessing conflicts between parties. |
Child and Youth Mental Health Services Cornwall Community Hospital 613-361-6363 |
Child and youth mental health services provide assessment, therapy, support, counselling, group therapy and consultation for children and youth as well as parent education groups. All services are free. A mental health care plan will be created with you based on your treatment goals. |
Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario 1-877-377-7775 |
Provides access to crisis professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving children and youth 18 and under experiencing a crisis, and their families. |
Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of SDG 613-933-2292 / 1-866-939-9915 |
Primary focus is the safety and well-being of children and youth. The agency conducts assessments; offers support services such as counseling and teaching and, whenever possible, provide resources. |
Children’s Treatment Centre 613-933-4400 / 1-888-643-0003 |
Community based, community supported agency committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse in Cornwall, the united counties of S, D, & G, and Akwesasne. Provides free and immediate assessment and treatment to any child in need and that child’s family. |
Counselling & Support Services of SDG 26 Montreal Road Cornwall, ON K6H 1B1 613-932-4610 613-933-1253 |
Counselling and Support Services of SDG is a multi-service, non-profit, accredited organization providing a range of support and services to children, youth, adults and families in the city of Cornwall and the counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. |
Équipe Psycho-Sociale 613-938-7112 Cornwall 613-525-3952 Alexandria |
L’équipe psycho-sociale of S.D. & G. provides core mental health services to francophone children, youth and their families. Referrals or inquiries about mental health services and programs are welcome from parents/guardians, health care professionals and community agencies, schools, the justice system, the Children’s Aid Society, and adolescents over 12 years of age who consent to services. The services provided are funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and are offered on a voluntary basis. |
GIAG Youth Programs | GIAG operates bilingual youth programs that offer havens for youth and give parents confidence that youth are safe, active & on a positive path. Activities such as sports, cooking nights, social activities, and road trips are offered in multiple locations. |
Individual, Couples and Family Therapy Centre de santé communautaire de l’EstrieCornwall (French only) 613-937-2683 Alexandria (Bilingual) 613-525-5544 Embrun (Bilingual) 613-443-3888 Limoges (Bilingual) 613-557-2210 Bourget (Bilingual) 613-487-1802 Crysler (Bilingual) 613-987-2683 |
Mental health therapy services are available to area residents, aged 17 and up. These services aim to calm, relieve or remedy emotional and psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders and reactions to various traumatic events. Behavioral problems, relationship problems and problems related to adaptive difficulties and stress management are also addressed. Mental health services are available at no cost, by appointment only. |
Intensive Preventive Program 878 State Route 37 Akwesasne 518-358-3416 |
A cost effective alternative to residential/other forms of out-of-home care that focuses on the specific needs of family according to court orders and service plan recommendations. The goal is for youths & families to function positively in their own home & community by combining in-home & community based services. |
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 |
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, online counselling and referral service for children and youth. Services are completely anonymous and confidential – they don’t trace calls, they don’t have call display. You don’t even have to tell them your name if you don’t want to. |
Koala Place Cornwall, ON |
Koala Place Child and Youth Advocacy Centre is a child-friendly and child-focused center in which multi-disciplinary professionals provide service to children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence and maltreatment. |
Laurencrest Youth Services Cornwall, ON 613-933-6362 |
A residential care facility focused on wellness and client’s strengths, supporting individual goal-based achievement. |
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line 1-800-268-9688 |
A Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit youth-led organization that affirms and supports the experiences of youth (29 and under) across Ontario. Provides anonymous peer support and referrals, training youth to provide support to other youth, and providing resources so youth can make informed decisions. |
Naomi’s Family Resource Centre 613-774-2838 / 1-800-267-0395 Winchester |
Provides emergency shelter, safety and support to abused women with or without children. The centre provides confidential, safe and secure services and resources. |
Early ON Child and Family Centre 613-930-9211 Cornwall 613-577-8790 Stormont 613-774-5487 North Dundas 613-652-1100 South Dundas 613-525-3163 Glengarry |
Offers support, services and programs for parents, caregivers and their children, Services include:
· Drop-In: A place for adults and children (aged 0-6) to play together and meet new friends · Resource library: Books, pamphlets and videos on various parenting and child-related topics · Toy library: A variety of stimulating toys, games and puzzles for children aged 0-6 and their caregivers. |
Rainbows 613-361-6363 Cornwall, ON |
Group for children who have experienced a parental separation or divorce. |
Cornwall Community Hospital Child and Youth Mental Health Services Single Point Access (birth to 17 years) 613-361-6363 Ext 8151 888-286-5437 Ext 8151 |
Single Point Access is a gateway to children, youth and family services in Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne. Access information on available services, needs assessments and referrals to community services and counselling. |
Triple P Positive Parenting Program 1-844-362-8593 |
Triple P provides solutions for a wide variety of parenting situations. |
Victim Services of SDG and Akwesasne 613-938-8900 / 1-866-264-8900 |
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to individuals who have been victimized as a result of a crime or tragic circumstance. The agency works in partnership with police as well as emergency and other community based services to ensure victims receive the help they need to assist them in the development of their personal path to recovery. |
Youth Justice Services 613-933-7674 / 1-866-557-9959 |
A provincial association representing transfer payment agencies that provide essential and mandatory services to youth who come in conflict with the law. |
Youth Now Intervention Services 1-888-644-9647 Cornwall |
A dynamic and youth focused organization that is committed to providing quality evidence-based programming to assist youth and their parents. They provide flexible, individually tailored services that meet youth where they are, and build on their strengths. |
Valoris Prescott-Russell 1-800-675-6168 |
A professional integrated social service organization recognized for its clinical performance and innovation among its clients and its community, and throughout Ontario. Their mission is to be of service to vulnerable persons in Prescott-Russell by supporting them in their families and by facilitating their integration in the community. |