RESOURCES
Ontario Psychological Association
The Ontario Psychological Association (OPA), established in 1947, is the voluntary professional organization representing psychology in Ontario. Our members are clinicians, academics, researchers, and students who are dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of Ontarians.
College of Psychologists of Ontario
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is the governing body for Psychologists and Psychological Associates in Ontario. The College is not a university, school or community college; its mandate is to protect your interests by monitoring and regulating the practice of psychology.
Canadian Institute of Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
The CICAPP (formerly the Toronto Child Psychoanalytic Program) provides training for professionals working in the field of children’s mental health. CICAPP has been in operation for over thirty years, providing training in psychodynamic child therapy.The training includes a core curriculum comprising academic seminars, infant and toddler observations, ethical considerations, and supervised clinical work. Classes are small, with a maximum of twelve candidates, and are all taught by experienced instructors who are actively practicing in the field of psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
KIDFIX
Kidfix. Psychotherapy for Children and Youth (formerly named The Child Psychotherapy Foundation of Canada) was created in 1997 to fund intensive, school based treatment for abused and neglected children who are experiencing serious social, emotional and learning difficulties. Treatment includes work with the child, teacher and caregiver to maximize results. This type of treatment is not available through public programs.
ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY & CONCILIATION COURTS
The AFCC is an interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict. AFCC members share a strong commitment to education, innovation, and collaboration in order to benefit communities, empower families, and promote a healthy future for children.
Office of the Children’s Lawyer (Attorney General’s Office)
The Office of the Children's Lawyer represents children under the age of 18 in court cases involving custody and access and child protection, as well as in civil, and estates and trusts cases.
The Office of the Children's Lawyer employs both lawyers and clinicians. Clinicians prepare reports for the court and help lawyers who are representing children.
Families in Transition
Family Service Toronto's program - Families in Transition (FIT) provides specialized services for separating, divorcing and blended families. Programs offered at FIT focus on practical strategies for coping with the challenges children and youth up to 18 and their parents face in their day-to-day lives when parents no longer live together. FIT programs provide information about how separated parents can improve outcomes for their children.