Vanier Children's Mental Wellness

About Vanier Children's Mental Wellness

Vanier Children's Mental Wellness is a not-for-profit mental health organization located on Trafalgar Street in the Hamilton Road area of London. It serves children, youth up to the age of 18, and their families throughout London and rural Middlesex communities, including Strathroy, Parkhill, Glencoe, Dorchester, and Lucan. The organization is a multi-service lead agency that provides mental health services and advocates for improved care and system leadership in the community. Many of the organization's evidence-informed services are supported by provincial funding and provided at no cost to families. Programs include family therapy, live-in treatment, respite services, and In Home Family Service provided by Child & Youth Counsellors. Specialized programs include H.A.V.E.N., an eating disorders program, and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for children. Other services include day treatment classrooms, school-based early intervention through the School Community Intervention Partnership (SCIP), and tele-mental health services. The organization provides drop-in services at various locations and operates Tandem, a 24/7 crisis support and intake team in collaboration with Humana and Merrymount. Vanier has 60 years of experience in southwestern Ontario. It is accredited by CARF Canada and is a member of the Pillar Nonprofit Network and Children's Mental Health Ontario. The organization provides a statement of commitment to families regarding fair treatment, respect, and involvement in treatment programming.