CTYS is a children’s mental health centre on the forefront of serving youth. We give youth a chance to recreate their lives in an environment where they are challenged and empowered.

Since 1973, CTYS has been an innovative treatment centre for at risk youth, ages 13 to 24. We are an accredited children’s mental health centre, focused on meeting the needs of the hardest to serve clients.

We provide effective programs that assist youth, young adults and their families in resolving a range of social and psychological challenges.

Our community outreach programs have been recognized over the years as being highly successful. We deliver services in communities, neighbourhoods, homes, schools, through group programs and individual counselling.

The agency is continually reshaping programs to match the issues and difficulties presented by the youth we serve.

Remaining current on emerging youth issues has grounded and informed the development of our community- based services. Research and program evaluation are key components of our work to support clients and our many community partners.

At CTYS, we strongly believe in the possibility of even the most troubled youth to change their lives, given the appropriate supports.