RISE - Re-engaging in Secondary Education – TDSB High School (TDSS Classroom)

Intended For

Clients aged 14-21 with mental health challenges who are under the care of a psychiatrist.

Referral Requirements:

Referrals from the CAMH Emergency Department only 

Additional Referral Details

Continuous intake is offered throughout the school year. 

A referral form is available here

Services Offered As:

Outpatient

Program Duration:

4.5 days a week from September to June (Follows the TDSB calendar)

Location:

Queen Street site - 1051 Queen Street West

Additional Location Details:

Rooms 2200-2207 (2nd floor)

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Contact Phone Number:

416 535-8501 ext. 37702

More Contact Details:

Please leave a message for inquiries made over the summer. These inquiries will be addressed at the beginning of September.

Types of Treatment and Services Offered

• High school courses offered through TDSB

Program Overview

This Section 23 Toronto District School Board (TDSB) academic day school program offers clients under 21 the opportunity to earn high school credits. The program offers continuous intake throughout the school year. Clients must be under the care of a psychiatrist and preferably receiving case management services to ensure success in the classroom. Both CAMH clients and clients in treatment with community agencies can apply to this program. Clients must be able to tolerate the classroom environment.

The program is geared specifically to the needs of individuals with mental health challenges. A wide range of subjects taught by two TDSB teachers may include English, literacy, math, science, visual art, drama, phys-ed and learning strategies. This classroom of the Toronto District Secondary School (TDSS) operates from September to June, 4.5 days per week, and follows the TDSB calendar. The expectation is for a client to complete 3 credits per semester.