We help children, youth and their families solve problems that interfere with their quality of life.

We believe that if intervention on behalf of a child is to be beneficial, it must assist and strengthen the child’s natural caregiver, the family

Cost of Services
There is no cost to individuals accessing our services. Employee Assistance Programs are services that are purchased by organizations committed to offering employees counselling as a health and wellness benefit.

Confidentiality and Accessibility
All services are confidential. Please let us know if there is anything that makes it difficult for you to get the kind of help you feel you need. We assist clients with transportation when getting to appointments is challenging. We make other flexible arrangements in order to assist families.

Governance
The Huron-Perth Centre is governed by a Board of Directors with equal representation from both Huron and Perth counties. Every effort is made to seek Directors that offer perspectives from all sectors of our community including families, education, medical/health, business, agriculture and rural life. The term of office is three years and includes involvement on one committee in addition to the ten (10) regular Board meetings held alternately in Clinton or Stratford. Interested individuals can request more information by contacting the Clinton Office (519) 482-3931.


Memberships
As a children's mental health centre, the Huron-Perth Centre is an active member of the provincial association, Children's Mental Health Ontario and received full accreditation in January 2006.

The Centre also holds membership with the Ontario Association of Parents for Children's Mental Health (OAPCMH), the provincial parent's association, as a means of linking parents together who seek the support from other parents with troubled children.


Funding
Other funding sources include: Ministry of Attorney General, United Church of Canada, various project grants and donations from service clubs, churches and individuals, and purchase of service agreements. Registered Charity # 11896 5847 RT0001.