Children's Centre Thunder Bay - Short Term Assessment and Treatment Unit

Program:	Short Term Assessment and Treatment Unit

Organizations:	Children's Centre Thunder Bay

Phone Numbers:	807-343-5000

Toll-Free:	1-855-486-5037

Fax:	807-345-0444


Website:	www.childrenscentre.ca/live-in-treatment

Address:	283 Lisgar St Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6G6

Location:	Located at Water St near Lisgar St

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Office Mon, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8 am-7 pm Live-in services: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Service Description:	Offers a 60 day, six bed live-in treatment program that provides a safe, structured home-like environment for children/youth who are in severe crisis Reassess the child/youth at regular intervals to determine if a treatment extension is required Services provided are intended to: Stabilize high risk behaviours Allow for comprehensive assessment and treatment Actively engage the child/youth and their family Assist with the successful transition back home

Fees:	None

Application:	For more information or to make a referral, contact either the office or the Access Network

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Children and youth between 11 to 16 years of age who are experiencing any of the following: A severe crisis Behvioural difficulties Emotional dysregulation High risk of self-harm

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 2-3-2026

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