In your first meeting, you will meet with a registered therapist to explore any behavioural or mental health concerns. We discuss the ways you use your knowledge, strengths and skills to manage, as we work together to determine new ideas and next steps.

WELCOME BOOKLET

In your first meeting, you will meet with a registered psychotherapists to explore any behavioural or mental health concerns. We discuss the ways you use your knowledge, strengths and skills to manage, as we work together to determine new ideas and next steps.

WELCOME BOOKLET

Understanding that there are unique challenges faced by 2SLGTBQ+ children and youth, and that the resources and best practices are constantly evolving, the Maltby Centre has a 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health Therapist whose role is to specifically support 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth. The 2SLGTBQ+ Mental Health Therapist serves Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and can meet clients virtually, at any Maltby location, in their community, or at their school.

Services Offered:
• Resources and Education
• Individual and Family Therapy
• Interprofessional Consultation

To Schedule an appointment please contact us

For more information about our Infant and Early Years Mental Health Program please see:

Infant and Early Years Services

This is a goal-focused program that requires family dedication and participation. Sessions are developed on an individual basis, will vary based on the individual family needs. Counsellors provide intensive clinical interventions within people’s homes, focused around helping families meet their child’s and/or youth’s mental health needs through parent coaching, modeling, and behavioural approaches. Sessions will occur 2-3 times per week, and the length of service will be determined on an individual basis.

Participants must be clients of the agency, and should not be involved with other intensive services, however, exceptions can be made on an individual basis. Referrals are submitted by psychotherapists and social workers.

Nexus
The Nexus Program, offered in partnership with Limestone District School Board, provides classroom-based structured learning environments that combine mental health intervention with individualized education. This program is for students (Grade 1-12) whose social, emotional and behavioural needs require more support than the regular classroom setting can provide. Nexus works in collaboration with caregivers to develop the skills of children and youth to manage their mental health challenges. Families of students referred to Nexus need to be actively involved with Maltby Centre in addressing these needs. Referrals to the program are made jointly by the in-school team and the Maltby Centre therapist.

Lakers/Explore – these two programs, located at Granite Ridge Education Centre (GREC) and Sydenham High School, respectively, are available for students at each of these schools who are struggling with behavioural and emotional concerns. Each program has a teacher and an EA provided by the Limestone District School Board, and is supported by a consultant (who is a Mental Health Therapist) from Maltby Centre. The Lakers program accepts students in grades 9-12, while Explore focuses on grades 9-10.

BELONG – Trauma Informed Classroom is an Education and Community Partnership Program between the Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Limestone District School Board, and Maltby Centre. The classroom provides students in grades 2-6 with an intensive and effective placement where their emotional well-being is the primary focus. Relationship is the main vehicle of instruction, as staff through PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy) help students to integrate their trauma, shift their world view, and understand their stories.

SEP – SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM – This program is intended to help families that have children struggling with attending school on a consistent basis. The collaborative mental health team consists of one mental health therapist and two intensive services counsellors. The Mental Health Therapist will provide mental health support/therapy to the individual child, parent and/or guardians, as well as provide case management. The intensive services counsellor will provide in-home support to children and their guardians transitioning back into an elementary school environment in collaboration with the individuals home school. This work can encompass supporting the family with sleep hygiene, morning routine, predictable structure, managing anxiety, applying rewards/consequences, and other identified mental health barriers to school attendance.

Groups and Workshops run on a continuous basis throughout the year. Dates and times will vary.

For more information about these workshops/groups please see:

Workshop/Group Description

Workshop/Group Calendar

Therapeutic Children and Youth Groups run on a continuous basis throughout the year. Dates and times will vary.

For more information about these groups please see:

Workshop/Group Description

Workshop/Group Calendar