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Albert Street's program is designed for youth who will be living independently or semi-independently in the community after their discharge. Staff address anxiety issues and help the youth to develop necessary skills to achieve this goal.
OARTY Member: Pioneer Youth Services
Program/Facility Description: Co-ed, transition to independence
City: Waterloo
Ministry Region: West
For Ages: 16-17
Home Type: Group Home
Client Group: DC ED/BD
Accredited By:
  • BED AVAILABILITY
  • 1 Immediate
  • 0 30 Days
  • 0 60 Days
  • 0 90 Days

Program Rates

$238.20Staff Model Group Care

Accepted Conditions

1. Client Groups

Acquired Brain InjuryCoed
Cultural AccommodationsDevelopmentally Challenged
Dual Diagnosis ClienteleEmotionally Disturbed
Physical Abuse VictimsReligious Accommodations
Sexual Abuse VictimsSexual Offenders
Transitional Age Youth (16-18)

2. Diagnostic Features

ADD/ADHD/Severe Learning DisorderAttachment Disorder
BipolarBorderline Personality Disorder
Conduct DisorderDyslexia
FASDObsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant DisorderPersonality Disorder
PhobiasSleep Disorder
Visual/Hearing Impaired

3. Problematic Behaviours

Bed WettingChronic Lying
Cruelty to AnimalsDefiance (Excessive)
Demanding (Excessive)Eating Disorders
Fearful/AnxiousManipulative/Causes Conflict
Over-activePhysical Aggression Towards Adults
Physical Aggression Towards ChildrenPhysical Aggression Towards Others
Physical Aggression Towards PropertyPhysical Aggression Towards Self
RunningShort Attention Span
Socially DelayedSoiling/Smearing/Vomiting
StealingSubstance Abuse
Suicide AttemptsSuicide Threats/Ideation
TantrumsVerbally Abusive

4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)

Excessive MasturbationInappropriate Sexualized Behaviour Toward Children
Inappropriate Sexualized Behaviour Toward Parental FigureIndiscriminate Affection/Promiscuous
Provocative/Seductive

5. Teen Issues

Birth ControlSexually Active Teen
Substance Abuse

6.1 Health Care Requirements

Complex Medication ManagementDietary Considerations
Seizure Management

6.2 Procedures from Regulated Health Professions Act, 1996

No services offered in this category

7. School and Community


* Select the following criteria that are addressed through external education/community services, for internal supports, please denote in the appropriate categories.
Disruptive Behaviour in ClassroomSpecial Education Needs
SuspensionsTruancy

8. Program Model

Staff Model Group Home

9. Program Treatment Services

Anger ManagementAssertiveness Training
Behaviour ManagementCommunity Skills Training
Life Skills ProgramLong Term Residental (2+ years)
Medium Term Residental (1-2 years)Milieu Therapy
Preparation for IndependencePrivate School
Recreational ProgramSection 23 Classroom
Sensory StimulationShort Term Residential Care (<1 year)
Social Skills TrainingSpecialized Program for Transitional Age Youth
Summer ProgramVocational Training

10. Professional Services Included in Set Rate (Professionals on staff and/or contracted at no additonal cost)

Behaviour Management ConsultationClinical Consultation
Group TherapyPsychiatric Supervision
Special Education Consultant

11. Additional Community Provided Professional Services

Art TherapyBehaviour Management Consultation
Communication SpecialistsDental specialist
Family TherapyGroup Therapy
Music, Drama and Other TherapyNeurological Consultation
NeuropsychologistNutrition and Feeding Consultation
Occupational TherapyOrthodontic Specialist
PhysiotherapyPlay Therapy
Psychological AssessmentPsychotherapy
Remedial SpecialistSpeech Therapy