Based on a interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) model, the program's goal aim to help Francophones aged 16 to 24 make the transition from youth mental health services to adult services.
The content of the group is tailored to the diagnoses, but more importantly to the goals of the participants. We also offer a referral service throughout the program, to help facilitate treatment for each participant's needs.
Our closed group meets on a weekly basis for 12 weeks.
The CAJAR team consists of a psychiatrist, a social worker and a psychotherapist. To allow someone to access this group, a health care professional must complete a referral form. The request will be assessed by our central intake staff.
Prior to starting the group, a participant should expect to meet with the psychotherapist or social worker assigned to the group for a minimum of two individual sessions to complete the assessment and orientation to the group.
This program is a partnership between Montfort and the Young Adult Mental Health Transition Service of CHEO.
Inclusion criteria:
- Between 16 and 24 years old
- Valid OHIP health card
- Resident of the area serviced by Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain
- Completed referral form from primary care provider
- Referring family physician or nurse practitioner agrees to a return care
- If referred by a psychiatrist: last progress note, current medication list, confirmation to offer follow-up in case of crisis, confirmation to accept the return of care must be included
- Be able to read, write and express emotions in the language of the group (French only)
- Have a sufficiently stable living situation to undertake a therapeutic process (housing, food, transport and reachable by telephone)
Exclusion criteria:
- Excessive substance use
- Psychotic disorders (active psychosis)
- Eating disorders as a primary diagnosis
- Cognitive or developmental disorders
- Ongoing hypomanic or manic episode
- Active legal charges against the person referred (probation situation accepted)
To refer a patient to this service, a family doctor or nurse practitioner must fill out the referral form, accept return of care and send the completed form by fax to 613-748-4938.
Hôpital Montfort
This service at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub is offered by Hôpital Montfort.
This service is also available by videoconference or telephone.
This service requires a referral from a healthcare professional.
Coordinates
Wing M, Room 1M601
(See Map)
Thursday, afternoon