Ministry of Children & Family Development
(M.C.F.D.)
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
may suffer from high levels of anxiety, or
have co-existing diagnoses such as
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder,
Tourette’s Disorder and/or Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder and may require
extra support.
1st CONTACT the Centralized Intake Number - ph. 604-740-8900
From the MCFD, Children & Youth Mental Health website
“Mental disorders include any anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, any depressive disorder, substance abuse, pervasive development disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder, any eating disorder and bipolar disorder.
To reduce the burden of suffering resulting from children's mental illness, child and youth mental health services are offered throughout British Columbia by the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD). These services provide a wide range of community-based specialized mental health services to mentally ill children and their families.”
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STEPS to follow:
1. Phone the Centralized Intake phone number 604-740-8900
“Young people themselves, their parents or guardians, or anyone
involved directly with them can make this call.”
2. Request a Child & Youth Mental Health Intake
Clinician who will go through the intake process
with you - usually a phone interview.
“This process includes determining a young person’s level
of risk or impairment. The type and extent of mental health
service then provided varies greatly depending on the needs
of the child or youth. If a different service is needed, workers
will try to connect people to other, more appropriate services.”
3. The Intake Clinician will determine whether
to assign a Case Manager or a Therapist depending
on the individual's need(s)
4. People are seen based on urgency - you may be put
on wait list for specific services
5. Services that may be accessed include:
psychologists, clinical social workers,
nurses, counselors and psychiatrists.
“These professionals work with clients to plan and deliver
responsive, effective treatment and support.” Other services
include “individual, group and family therapies and support."
SOURCE: “Help is Available” Section of Brochure
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