Lumenus Mental Health, Developmental, and Community Services (Previously "West End Services for Abuse and Trauma")

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For infants, children, youth, and families

Services include
Autism Services - individual and group clinical services, behavioural consultations, and urgent response for high-risk children 0-18 years of age with ASD showing high-risk behaviours. autism.intake@lumenus.ca

Youth (under 25) complex care community support system program, Whatever it Takes Program, Transitional Age Youth counselling and case management, and youth outreach worker program for youth at risk of justice involvement or home displacement

Better Beginnings Now, Preschool Speech and Language Program, and EarlyON programs for parents with children aged 0-6 supporting healthy social, emotional development, communication skills, and parenting.

Every Child Belongs Program - Children age 0-6 or 7-12 if they are showing signs of emotional, social, or behavioural issues and/or developmental/physical concerns impacting care.

The New Mentality - Free online advocacy group for youth mental health age 14-24.

Residential Placement Advisory Committee - For youth 0-18. A mandated service under the Child and Family Services Act to ensure that children in residential care are being well served by reviewing residential programs.

Griffin Community Support Network (GCSN) - Self-referred crisis and transitional supports for adults with developmental disabilities to transition to increased independence in the community.

Youth Mental Health Court Services - 12-18 years old, free program for those who have been charged or are at risk of being charged with an offence and are diagnosed or are suspected of having a mental health problem, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disability.

School-Focused Mental Health Counselling for up to 6 months youth aged 12-18 referred by School Board social workers.

Hospital Transition Support Services for youth under 18 - short-term support for inpatients of pediatric mental health units at North York General and Humber River Hospitals.

Respite Services for parents/guardians/caregivers with a break and youth and adults with a developmental disability

ReachOUT program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 12-17 in the GTA and a drop-in centre for youth aged 12-26 celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Individual and group counselling.

Live-in treatment for youth and adults.

MLSE Launchpad barrier-free drop-in recreational facility for youth and families.