Supports for families with complex needs
Some families may experience very difficult times when looking after a child with a developmental disability. Often their needs are complex and urgent. If you’re in this situation and all available resources have been exhausted, don’t give up! The services below may help you to get through this difficult time.
- Service Resolution Peel 905-795-0591
You can get access to Service Resolution Peel if your family’s situation is urgent, complex and all other resources have been exhausted. A committee, which includes a representative from Peel Case Management, will review your situation and make recommendations regarding supports, services and plans that may help your family.
- Residential Services Management Committee (RSMC) 905-795-0591
The Residential Services Management Committee is a single point of access to residential services. The committee consists of 13 agencies including Peel Case Management, all of which can assist you to get your child on this waiting list. All residential requests can be sent directly to the RSMC. When resources become available, the committee determines who is most in need and best meets the criteria for the residential vacancy.
- WrapAround Process 905-795-3525
Peel WrapAround Process is a strength-based planning approach that helps families who are experiencing significant difficulties. They develop a team of formal (agencies, associations, services) and informal (family, friends, neighbours) supports to “wrap around” the family. The Peel Wraparound Process believes that there are strengths within individuals, families and communities that can be used to develop a network of supports, making a real difference in the lives of children, youth and families. Peel Wraparound Process is available to families who have childen aged 2-18 years with a developmental disability.
Assault/Abuse Services
Peel Children’s Aid Society
Describes different types of abuse and neglect and provides information about reporting abuse and neglect.
Peel Collaborative Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Program (up to 18 yrs) 905-275-2396
Provides out-client services to child and youth survivors of sexual abuse/assault; children (12yrs & under) who are exhibiting sexualized behaviours; adolescents who have committed sexual offences; and families in which sibling sexual abuse has occurred.
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel (24 hours) 905-273-9442 or 1-800-810-0180
Provides services to women who have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. Services include: a 24-hour crisis and support telephone line, individual and group counselling, and accompaniment services.
Victim Services of Peel 905-568-1068
Provides immediate crisis intervention and other related services to persons victimized by crime or tragic circumstance.
Counselling Services
Credit Valley Hospital-Family Services 905-813-2396
Provides a wide range of assessment, treatment and consultation services to children, teens and their families.
Peel Children’s Centre - Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Provides counselling to children and youth who are experiencing trouble at home, in school or in the community.
William Osler Health Centre-Child and Adolescent Clinic 905-453-1160
Provides assessment and treatment to families with children and adolescents up to 18 years of age who are experiencing significant social, emotional, learning and behavioural problems. Services include group therapy, limited family and individual therapy, and pharmacological therapy, as well as connections with schools and community agencies.
Crisis Support
Crisis Response Service 416-410-8615
For young people under the age of 18, living in Peel, who are in crisis and need help. 24- hours-a-day/7days-a-week
Telecare Brampton 905-459-8439
A 24-hour crisis line serving residents of Peel.
Peel Crisis Capacity Network 905-273-4900
Provides crisis support to individuals aged sixteen and over with a developmental disability (including Dual Diagnosis.)
Crisis Intervention Teams
Provides assessment and intervention to those who have severe and persistent mental illness, mental health problems, and/or who are in distress because of psychosocial stresses.
Credit Valley Hospital 905-813-2399
Peel Memorial Hospital 905-494-2120
Trillium Health Centre (MGH) 905-848-7495
Distress Centre Peel 905-278-7208
Town of Caledon 1-800-363-0971
Offers emotional support, crisis intervention and referral by telephone. For those who want to become a volunteer or member of Distress Centre Peel, there is also training and education available to the public.
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
A 24-hour, Toll Free confidential and anonymous phone and web counselling service for children and youth.
Mobile Crisis Peel (24 hours) 905-278-9036
A crisis response line and mobile response team will respond to a mental health crisis. It also offers: pre-crisis support, support to family and friends, emergency respite, housing, follow-up support, short term case management, connections to other community services.
