Family, Child and Youth Clinic
The Family, Child and Youth Clinic is located on Brock 5 of Kingston Health Sciences Centre's Hotel Dieu Hospital site. For children and youth under 18 years (and their families), this program offers treatment for anxiety, depression, autism, attention-deficit disorders, behavioural problems, family dysfunction, and other serious mental health concerns that have not improved with previous interventions.
At the initial intake, it is determined which services are required via consultation with a psychiatrist or psychiatric resident/fellow. Children or youth presenting with urgent suicidal ideation or self-harm, are referred to our Urgent Consult Clinic. Children or youth presenting with eating disorders are referred to our Child and Youth Outpatient Eating Disorders Clinic. Less urgent referrals may be directed to access services from their local community children's mental health providers across southeastern Ontario.
What to expect at your visit: A warm, welcoming space for young people and families
Visiting a mental health clinic can feel like a big step — but we’re here to make it as comfortable and supportive as possible. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find friendly faces, calming spaces, and age-appropriate activities designed to help young people feel safe, understood, and at ease. Here’s a look at what you can expect during your visit.
A warm welcome at check-in — every visit starts with a friendly face.
Relax and reset in our waiting room, which features rocking chairs for comfort and to support the need to keep moving.
One-on-one support with a psychiatrist specializing in child and youth mental health.
Hands in the sand: exploring emotions through calming sand therapy.
Building resilience early with age-appropriate books on coping skills like mindful breathing.
School Programs
This service provides multi-disciplinary support to an elementary classroom in the Limestone District School Board.
Students Overcoming Anxiety and Becoming Resilient (SOAR) is a Care and Treatment Education Program (CTEP) for eight children in grades five to eight. Referrals are accepted from all school boards. Referrals can be made by school staff, family doctors, or the Child and Youth Mental Health Program.
The classroom consists of a teacher and an educational assistant. Our staff provides ongoing consultation and support in the classroom. Psychiatry support is provided as determined by the team for assessments, medication management, or brief family interventions. All students are followed as patients in the Child and Youth Mental Health Program.
Contact Information
Phone: 613-544-3400 extension 3406 or 2554
Fax: 613-544-7623
Email: @email
Registration is by referral only. Learn how to make a referral here.