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Program:
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Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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519-434-6848
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Fax:
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519-434-6851
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Address:
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1064 Colborne St
London, ON
N6A 4B3
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Intersection:
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Colborne St and Huron St
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Location:
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Northwest London
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
24 hour care
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Executives:
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Ailene Wittstein - Executive Director
awitts@merrymount.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides support and transition and crisis care for children and families designed to strengthen and support family life and the well-being of children * family support groups * overnight care * supervised access * children 0 to 12 years
Also operates the Ontario Early Years Centre
All Kids Belong
- Promotes the inclusion of children with special needs into licensed child care settings * empowers families and professionals so that all children can successfully participate
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Children's Groups
- Promotes skill development and coping strategies for circumstances children may encounter, such as separation/divorce, family addictions, self-esteem, and social skills
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Community Outreach
- Offers various programs addressing different age groups and issues, including coping with separation, divorce or remarriage and child behavioural problems, self esteem and social skills
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Crisis Residential/Respite Program
- Provides temporary 24 hour care to meet the needs of children during family instability, including emergency and crisis situations
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Parenting Groups
- Group programs for parents and caregivers
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Short-Term Licensed Child Care Program
- Provides care to children whose families are experiencing emergency/crisis, stress, disruptive situations and are in need of transitional care
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Fees:
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Set fee * subsidy available for eligible families
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Application:
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Self referral - telephone for appointment
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Children birth up to 13 years and their families * especially those who are experiencing stress and need additional support and resources
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French service and translation of materials provided through La Ribambelle
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Area(s) Served:
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London, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford
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Last Updated:
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12/19/2012
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Service Record URL:
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http://southwesthealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=13747
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