OTTAWA An Ottawa youth mental health treatment centre is receiving nearly $4 million in provincial funding for additional beds and a new community reintegration program for youth post-treatment. The Ontario Government announced up to $10.5 million in funding to expand the mental health Secure Treatment Program for the province s most vulnerable children and youth. The Roberts/Smart Centre will receive funding for up to 12 additional beds and a new community reintegration program to be up and running in 2022-23. The Syl Apps Youth Centre in Oakville will receive $6.5 million for up to 12 additional beds. Ontario s Secure Treatment Program provides intensive care for children and youth experiencing acute and complex mental health and/or addictions challenges that may put them at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
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