Kinark Child and Family Services

Site: Barrie - Simcoe St

Service: SNAP - Stop Now And Plan program

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Record #: BAR1724
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 22 Jun 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Administration: 705-726-8861, Barrie Office 1-800-230-8534
Toll Free Phone 1-888-454-6275, Central Intake
Fax 705-726-9181
Website www.kinark.on.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinark
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/mykinark
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mykinark
Primary Contact Heather Wilson, Client Services Manager

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: Mary St and Simcoe St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
34 Simcoe St
Suite 301
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6T4
Intersection Simcoe St and Mary St
Mailing Address 34 Simcoe St 
Suite 301 
Barrie 
Canada L4N 6T4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) 13 week evidence-based program designed for children with serious out-of-control, behavioural problems
  • skill-building program for children, but also for caregivers, designed to teach how to effectively manage emotions and make better choices in the moment
  • topics in the children's group include dealing with angry thoughts and feelings, self-control, problem-solving, and bullying
  • parent's group meets at the same time as the children's group and teaches parents/guardians effective child management and how to support their child using their SNAP strategies
Hours Hours vary
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: 6 year(s) - 12 year(s)
  • Children who presents with physically and/or verbally aggressive behaviour, defiant behaviour, lack of self-control and problem-solving skills, difficulty making and keeping healthy relationships, stealing, bullying others, and/or damaging property
Application Parents/caregivers can call to refer a child
Languages English; French - Reception; Interpretive Services - Interpretation
Fees None

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Kinark Child and Family Services
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Elections n/a

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Behavioural Learning Therapy ; Child Guidance ; Parenting Issues