Annual Report 2022-2023: Youthdale Treatment Centre

Submitted by Dr. Nathan Scharf, Medical Director

Youthdale is a non-profit, charitable community agency funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Youthdale is managed by a central administration and overseen by a public Board of Directors. Established in 1969, Youthdale is one of the founding members of the children’s mental health movement in Ontario. Youthdale upholds the highest professional standards and continuously searches for innovative ways to treat children with complex mental health needs and their families. Youthdale’s clinical services include psychiatric, inpatient, live-in, day treatment and Specialized outpatient consultation. Youthdale meets the complex needs of children and youth with a team of highly skilled and dedicated psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, child and youth workers, as well as other allied social service and health work related professionals. Youthdale’s “continuum of treatment” provides integrated mental health services to children and youth aged 8 and up as well as their families, simplifying access and allowing families to focus on their children’s well-being. Youthdale is moving forward in forging strong treatment partnerships with other Agencies and Hospitals, in order to support the development of well integrated, community based and client centered programs. We serve all children and families, regardless of race, creed, ethnic origin or financial circumstances. Wherever possible, we adapt our treatment environment to support a child’s religion, heritage, and cultural identity. Though many of the children and families who come to us face complex challenges, they bring their strengths and the capacity for growth and change. Our goal is to help each individual realize their full potential.