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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1296 | Last Full Update: 25 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; Roberts Smart Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Woodward Dr and Maitland Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking for 2 hours |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | 24-bed integrated children's mental health centre providing residential treatment for high-risk adolescents Mental Health Residential Program: 15 residential placements for adolescents with emotional and behavioural difficulties * 11 of these beds are for youth involved with child welfare * 5 beds are for families from the community and are accessed through Coordinated Access Secure Treatment: eight beds for adolescents with a severe mental health disorder whose behaviours place them at imminent risk to harm themselves or others, and require intensive treatment in a secure environment Day Treatment: special education treatment program, in conjunction with local boards of education, serving youth who experience difficulties in the mainstream system due to behavioural problems * 4 classrooms, English and French The Debbie Campbell Learning Academy: Private School under the provincial Education Act providing specialized learning and behavioural intervention programs for adolescents with severe behaviour problems * students may earn a variety of Ontario Secondary School credits at the grade nine and ten level and remedial programs are offered for adolescents who are functioning at the elementary level (English only) School-based Mental Health program: provides mental health services in local high schools * individualized support to teens within the school setting as well throughout the summer months where needed * coordinates and refers teens for mental health services * supports social skills development and transitional support Transition and Community Outreach: provides youth in the care of the Centre who are moving through key transition points in their development * assistance is also provided to youth and families in the community where there is a risk of out-of-home placement, harm to self or others and other services are not available or appropriate * provides the support needed to stay at home, to transition, to access other community support services and to assist in navigating into the adult mental health system |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) - and area ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties ; Ontario: Secure Treatment |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 18 year(s) At-risk adolescents between 12-18 years, presenting challenging mental health and behavioural struggles |
| Application | Referrals from parents, School Boards, Children's Aid Societies and youth-serving agencies |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Some services only |
| Service Categories | Psychiatric Inpatient Units ~ At Risk Youth ; Residential Treatment Facilities ; Special Education Classes/Centres ~ At Risk Youth |
| Waiting List | Yes, length varies according to program |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-728-1946 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-279-9941 |
| TTY Phone | 613-235-2257 |
| Fax | 613-728-4986 |
| info@rsc-crs.com | |
| Website | www.robertssmartcentre.com |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Natasha Holtz, Intake Coordinator; Phone: 613-728-1946 ext 236; Email: intake@rsc-crs.com |
| Alternate Contact | Nancy Laframboise, Residential Services Manager; Phone: 613-728-1946 ext 245; Email: nlaframboise@rsc-crs.com |
| Primary Executive | Catherine Van Vliet, Executive Director; Phone: 613-728-1946 ext 222; Email: cvanvliet@rsc-crs.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1973 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107805723 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Available upon request |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Canadian Centre for Accreditation |