The Shoniker Clinic has long history of providing excellent, evidence-based care for youth in our communities of Scarborough, Pickering and Ajax. As a child and adolescent mental health clinic, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of significant mental health challenges. Using a recovery model to reduce symptomology and help youth create a pathway to living a rich and meaningful life.
More about our clinic
You will meet in a private and confidential space to discuss your concerns. Family and care-givers will be involved to the extent that the individual allows/needs. Teaching is a core value of the Shoniker Clinic: Students of various disciplines may be involved in treatment with youth consent.
Please see our Welcome Information Package for more information before your first appointment.
We draw on the expertise of our inter-disciplinary team of our Clerical Staff, Service Navigators, Social Workers, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, a Paediatrician, and other professionals to provide time limited treatment (short-term treatment that does not broach into adulthood) that is geared towards an individual’s needs.
In order to be assessed, clients will:
- Be under the age of 18
- Be a resident of Scarborough (postal codes staring with M1) or West Durham (Pickering and Ajax)
- Experience struggling with life-altering Mental Health symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD that greatly impact quality of life
We do not offer assessment and treatment of eating disorders, legal assessments for court proceeding (i.e. forensic or family court), parenting assessment, assessments for insurance companies, Autism assessments, or psychoeducational assessments.
Success at the Shoniker clinic is defined as equipping youth with the skills, resources and resiliency to work towards building a full and meaningful life. This may not mean full symptom resolution. Building confidence and new skills requires full participation in the healing process.
Our services
What we offer
The Shoniker Clinic hosts a welcoming and respectful environment that welcomes youth and their families from all backgrounds and life experiences.
Individual psychotherapy
For clients 12-18 years old.
Our team of registered psychotherapists provide personalized, compassionate and evidence-based care. Care is geared towards helping move beyond what is difficult and equip youth to meet the challenges of life.
Group intervention
For clients 12-18 years old.
Group therapy may be recommended by the treatment team. Group therapy can be very helpful in reducing isolation by connecting with others, build on strengths, and learn skills to live full and meaningful life. Group therapy can vary in approach, length and intensity.
Service navigation
For clients up to 17 years old.
The focus of our Service Navigators is to meet with patients and families to support in connecting to services within their community. As well as coordinating with schools, community case workers, social workers, etc.
Psychiatric consultation
For clients 4-18 years old.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Pediatricians provide diagnostic assessment for severe mental health challenges that includes collaboration with your family doctor, comprehensive treatment planning alongside other service providers, medication consultations and recommendations.
Accessing care
Getting started
A family doctor or paediatrician can refer a client to our clinic through Ocean eReferral or by faxing us our Child Adolescent Outpatient Referral form (below).
Ocean e-Referral
We are now accepting Ocean eReferrals! For additional information, please email your Ontario Health East Deployment Team at contact@ereferralontarioeast.ca
SHN, the Scarborough Ontario Health Team (SOHT), and Scarborough Family Physicians Network (SFPN) are working together to support healthcare providers in our community who may be interested in onboarding onto Ocean. Get started by completing the Ontario Health East online form.
Fax referral forms: 416-281-7465
Contact Us
Shoniker Clinic
2877A Ellesmere Road, Scarborough
Call for appointment inquiries: 416-431-8167
Call for general inquiries: 416-281-7301
Fax referral forms: 416-281-7465
Fax non-referral forms: 437-780-5562
Resources
Helpful links and resources
- ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600): This website provides information about mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in the province.
- MindyourMind: A space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet.
- What’s up walkin (416-967-1773)
Virtual counselling
- One Stop Talk (1-855-416-8255)
- Bounce Back Ontario (1-866-345-0224)
Help lines
- Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)
- Youthline (1-888-687-9688): LGBTQ2+
- Distress Centres of Toronto (416-408-HELP)
- Hope for Wellness Helpline for Indigenous Peoples (1-855-604-0300)
Crisis
- TAIBU (call 2-1-1): Non-police led mobile crisis teams that can meet you 24 hours/day, 7 days a week and provide immediate support. You call, we meet you at your home or any safe location in our service area.
- Canada’s National Crisis Support Line (call 9-8-8)
In case of mental health emergencies, please call 9-1-1.