SCIP

SCIP

Welcome to the School-Community Intervention Project (SCIP)

SCIP is an integrated community partnership program committed to an effective early response to the mental health needs of elementary school children.

Call 519 432-0881 for more Information

How we help

  • builds community capacity for the effective early intervention, assessment and treatment services for elementary school children who exhibit externalizing behaviours
  • streamlines access by improving coordination and developing referral protocols with selected London elementary schools as the referral source
  • connects children to medical services for the early identification and treatment for ADHD and externalizing behaviours
  • enhances the capacity for psychiatric and other assessments through existing services
  • coordinates and provides Evidence-Based early intervention group initiatives in school communities
  • offers programs that build strength within families, schools, and students
  • liaises with other services for children and families
  • evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of its programs to reduce  externalizing behaviours in children

Who we are

  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care Program - Children's Hospitla/LHSC 
  • Merrymount Children's Centre
  • Vanier Children's Services
  • London District Catholic School Board
  • Thames Valley District School Board

Our vision is to move children who are at risk of developing serious mental health problems toward optimal functioning within their current environment.

SCIP's treatment approaches are tailored to individual needs, help to determine the nature of problems, and provide communication and collaboration between all vested parties in an effort to reduce child behaviour difficulties and build on the child's strengths.

Referral to existing community resources that may augment and/or better suit the child's needs may also occur.

Who is eligible?

  • TVDSB or LDCSB elementary school children (grade 1 to 6) in selected schools in London/Middlesex County
  • children with externalizing behaviours that may be interfering with their performance at home, school, and in the community
  • Children who are identified and referred by their school team
  • Services are currently provided in selected schools in London through the SCIP satellite office housed in Lorne Ave Public School


SCIP services are free.