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ROCK

Milton Office
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Record #: MIL0203 Last Full Update: 07 May 2013
Record Details
Legal NameReach Out Centre for Kids
Contact Numbers
Office PhoneMilton 905-875-2575;  
Burlington 905-634-2347;  
Oakville 905-339-3525;  
Intake for all locations 905-634-2347 ext 439 
 
Crisis Phone905-878-9785 available Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Fax905-875-3007  
Contact Information
Address & Map
400 Bronte St S, Ste 101
Milton, ON L9T 0H7
 
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Located In CommunityMilton
Wheelchair AccessibilityFully Accessible
Websitewww.rockonline.ca
Primary ContactLiz Hopkins, Manager of Clincial Services; Phone: 905-875-2575 ext 223
Alternate ContactCathy Thomas, Manager of Clinical Services; Phone: 905-875-2575 ext 120
Primary ExecutiveRon Rodgers, Executive Director; Phone: 905-634-2347 ext 219; Fax: 905-681-7477
Alternate ExecutiveLorri Interisano, Director of Operations / Community Relations; Phone: 905-634-2347 ext 243; Fax: 905-681-7477
Service Details
Areas ServedHalton Region
DescriptionReach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) is a regional non-profit children's mental health centre serving children aged 0-18 years experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, learning and/or social difficulties, and their families in the Halton Region. 
 
Walk-In Therapy Clinic: 
Access to ROCK is through the walk-in therapy clinic on Wed from 12 noon to 8 pm (last appointment 6:30 pm). 
 
Clinical Services: 
Multi-disciplinary approach to assessment and treatment which focuses on family's understanding of child's difficulties. Treatment services include family consultation * individual, family and group therapy * residential treatment and supportive housing. 
 
Behaviourial Consultation:  
Preschool consultant provides consultation and support to parents and child care staff regarding a child's behaviour * provided on an outreach basis in the child's home and/or preschool setting * recommendations and strategies are based on observations and reports from the child's parents and teachers.  
 
Children's Groups: 
Therapist works with groups of children with similar needs to help them with specific challenges e.g. anxiety.  
 
Compass: 
An in-home and/or in-community intensive counselling support program for children, youth and their families where there is a risk of family breakdown, harm or loss of school placement.  
 
Family Therapy: 
The therapist works with the family to help deal with the problems affecting them and their child. A team approach may be used. 
 
Individual Therapy: 
The therapist works with the child or youth to explore problems and solutions. 
 
Psychological Assessment: 
Psychological assessment and diagnosis is a regional service. Assessments will be considered for children and youth where there is a concern about cognitive and emotional functioning. The assessment may help to understand a child's specific strengths and weaknesses and to assist in treatment planning.  
 
Trauma Treatment Program: 
The family of a child who has experienced chronic or acute trauma may be referred * consists of three stages including a six session parent information group * sessions for the parents with an individual therapist * sessions during which the child and parent meet with a therapist.  
 
Prevention and Early Intervention Services: 
Good Beginnings 0-6 Program: 
A program that offers a variety of treatment services for families with children 0-6 years * P.A.T.H. program provides on-site assessment and consultation for preschool children (2 1/2-6yrs) * training and consultation is provided to day care/nursery school staff and parents to respond to the needs of these children 
 
Youth Aiding Youth (YAY): 
Program matches teen volunteers aged 16-20 with 6-12 year old youths who would benefit from a "special friend" and role model. 
 
abOUT us Youth Support: 
for LGBYQ+ youth and their families/guardians. * five week program Thursday, May 9, 2013-June 6, 2013-7 pm-9pm * provides a chance to learn how to support each other * must pre-register 
 
Crisis Service: 
24-hour phone consultation and immediate outreach to youth and their families including mental health difficulties * family conflict * loss of housing * financial problems. 
 
Community Support activities include working with other community stakeholders to empower people * services that build skills in adults and children who are not at risk for mental health problems * early intervention activities involving children 0-16 years of age. 
 
Parenting Groups: 
A groups of parents with similar needs work with a therapist on: Active Parenting Now for Children 6 to 11 * Active Parenting of Teens 12 to 18 * Toddler C.O.P.E. * C.O.P.E. 3-6 yrs * Right From the Start.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * evening appointments are available; 
Walk-in clinic: Wed 12 noon-8 pm * last appointment is 6:30 pm
EligibilityAges: 17 year(s) and under 
 
Admission to service is prior to the youth's 18th birthday
ApplicationAll services can be accessed through the walk-in therapy clinic
FeesService - Clinical service fee ; Those who cannot afford fee will not be refused service.
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services
FundingFundraising ; Donations ; United Way - Milton
Service Level(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Indexing
Service CategoriesAdolescent/Youth Counselling ; Child Guidance ; Community Mental Health Agencies ~ Youth ; Family Counselling ; Group Counselling ~ Youth ; Individual Counselling ~ Youth ; Mental Health Hotlines ~ Families ; Mental Health Hotlines ~ Youth ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Psychological Assessment ~ Youth