CASA Mental Health – Trauma Program

Referral Pathway

Children must be connected to a mental health therapist or psychiatrist from Recovery Alberta, CASA or a private practice. The referral form can be found on the program website.

This program is for children and teens ages five to 17 with complex developmental trauma or attachment issues. They may be having significant challenges in their daily routine.

Children must be in a stable home for at least six months prior to service, and must not be actively involved in a court case and/or custody dispute or scheduled to be involved in a court case in the near future.

Families must live in the Edmonton area or Calgary.

 

Description of Service

Nurtures connection and safety in the caregiver-child relationship after experiencing trauma. Children and youth are supported through three streams:

Outpatient Trauma Clinic: The outpatient clinic offers one-on-one and family therapy appointments.

Trauma and Attachment Group (TAG): TAG is a structured year-long support group for children/teens and their caregivers.

Consultative Services: This stream provides trauma consultation to other CASA programs.

Hours / Contact Information

Patient Cost

Free