Teen
Health Centre The
Amherstburg Community Services office hosts a Teen Health Nurse and a Teen
Health Counsellor every Monday afternoon from 2:30pm to 6:00pm.
Nurse
This free, confidential service is available to young people aged 12 - 24
years. The Teen Health Centre staff can provide the latest information about
medical and emotional concerns. Clients are encouraged to ask questions, many of
which can be answered over the phone when you call. Clients come in for health
exams, information on birth control and abstinence, depression and anxiety
assessment, eating disorders, skin care, sports injuries and nutrition as well
as other young adult concerns. Bring your health card with you when you come for
an appointment. It is recommended to make an appointment with her first by
calling (519) 253-8481.
Counsellor
This free, confidential counselling service is available to young people
aged 12 - 24 years. The counsellors are experienced in teen and family conflict.
Through mutual trust and respect, the teen and counsellor can openly discuss
issues and find resolutions. Teens can request counselling for themselves or may
be referred by their parents. Counsellors can help young people deal with family
relationships, depression, eating disorders and other teen concerns. Call the
Teen Health Centre at 519) 253-8481 to schedule an appointment with the
counsellor.
Further information can be found on their website
www.teenhealthcentre.com.
Amherstburg Community Services is a non-profit charitable organization
registered with Revenue Canada.
All donations received are appreciated and eligible for receipts for income tax
purposes.
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