Role of Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services

Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services will:

Provide mental health assessment and counselling to children, youth and families including:

A “Quick Response Clinic” mental health counselling session,
Individual and family counselling, groups and workshops for parents, children and youth,
Risk assessment for high risk children and youth,
Cradle Link supports for at risk 0-6 children and parents,
Short term, crisis residential service for adolescents,
Telepsychiatry Consultation, Pediatric Consultation,
Youth Justice services Court Support Workers for youth attending the Owen Sound Court and specialized services for youth on probation or involved with the law.

Work in collaboration with partnering agencies to address the safety and mental health needs of children, youth and families experiencing human trafficking.
Use a trauma and violence informed approach with all victims of sexual and domestic violence that includes: a focus on victim safety, establishing trust, using a sensitive, compassionate and non judgmental approach that demonstrates caring and understanding, and consideration of the impact of trauma on memory and the behaviour of victims.
Report as per ‘duty to report’ according to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and work with the local Child and Family Services (BGCFS), to ensure that assessment and possible treatment for a child victim is attained as soon as possible
Work with Policing Services at Saugeen (OPP) and Nawash First Nations, Native Child Welfare Program, Anishnabek Child and Youth Services, Health Care Services and Kabaeshiwim Respite – Women’s Shelter to coordinate services that will keep victims safe and provide collaborative and consistent services to support children and meet their identified cultural and other needs,
Refer to the Grey Bruce Situation Table for rapid mobilization of resources and service connection to meet the immediate needs of individuals and families experiencing acutely elevated levels of risk.
Provide victims with information on the criminal justice process and case-specific information.
Provide information or appropriate referrals regarding safety planning and community resources.