Partners: Lutherwood and the Lead Agency Advisory Council of Waterloo Region.
In two sequential projects, conducted a comprehensive environmental scan of existing Child and Youth Mental Health services in Waterloo Region. The scan was developed to examine the types, reach, and focus of services within MCYS core funding as well as other CYMH programs funded through other means. The initial scan (2017) was updated in 2021. Our team reviewed programs including intensive treatment, crisis response, counselling and therapy, brief services, family capacity building, targeted prevention, and universal prevention. Recommendations were made to improve system integration and promote seamless access of families, children, and youth to local supports.