CASA Classrooms address the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs. Students receive individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, medication and schooling according to their individual need. This is provided by a team of mental health professionals, a specialized teacher and support staff. Students remain in the program for approximately half the school year, followed by another half-year of transition support. Caregivers will receive mental health education, connections to community supports and resources to better support their child/teen. Home school staff will receive similar supports in order to better support the student after the program.
- Acuity: Mild to Moderate
- Age Eligibility: Grade 4-12
- Behaviour Eligibility: Mental Health, All
- Type of Service: School referral
Referral Pathway
CASA Classrooms are designed for students in grades four through 12. These students:
- have not responded as expected to previous therapy and continue to have symptoms that impact their home, social and school life;
- are currently under the care of a physician, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist; and
- are willing to participate in individual and group therapy with their family.
Students may come from schools within a CASA Classroom’s geographical school area.
Students must be referred by their school.
Description of Service
Hours / Contact Information
Patient Cost
Free
