Dave Smith
Youth Treatment Centre
Helping Youth & Families for more than 25 Years!
Located in Ottawa the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre (DSYTC) is a non-profit, residential, and community-based agency that is dedicated to helping youth (13-21) and families across Ontario overcome substance use and related issues and to achieve a healthier lifestyle. With separate evidence-based programs tailored to the specific needs of young men and women, it is the only Centre of its kind in Eastern Ontario.
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DSYTC programs and services include: comprehensive assessment, 3-month residential treatment, 3-month post-residential continuing care as well as family services (education, counselling, support). A professional referral is not required to attain services and there are no formal fees required to access DSYTC programming.
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With the invaluable support of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MoHLTC), the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), as well as the compassionate citizens of our community, the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre has been serving young people and their families since 1993.
MISSION
To provide youth and families in need with integrated, evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment, delivered by competent professionals within a caring and compassionate environment.
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VISION
Healthy, resilient, youth and families who have hope and life skills for creating a positive future.
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VALUES
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Honesty, Integrity & Respect – we demonstrate these qualities with and among clients, staff, board members, volunteers, funders and related partners. They are the foundation for trusting relationships.
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Competency with Compassion – our team members strive for professional excellence in order to assist young people and their families to develop the skills and resources they need to be healthy, happy, resilient and hopeful.
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Continuous Learning & Improvement – our organizational culture is focused on ongoing learning and development which is required for clients and staff to make positive progress together over time.
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Partnership, Collaboration & Teamwork – we actively engage families, organizations and other stakeholders in providing the highest quality services and to help build a treatment system our clients require and deserve.