Mental Health and Wellness
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At CRSD, our mental health and wellness services are designed to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed care to children, youth, and families facing significant challenges. Our approach integrates evidence-based models, ensuring that our interventions are both effective and responsive to the unique needs of our communities.
A key initiative within this category is the RAJO Project—RAJO meaning "hope" in Somali—which exemplifies our commitment to supporting youth who have experienced trauma. The RAJO Project utilizes the Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) model, a dual-focused approach that addresses the needs of individual youth and the social environments in which they live, including their families, schools, and neighborhoods.
This holistic approach is specifically designed to meet the real-world needs of youth and families facing ongoing stress and adversity, helping them build resilience and navigate the challenges of their environments.
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Community Model of Care
CRSD proudly serves as the Canadian leader in the implementation of Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees (TST-R), an adaptation of the original TST model. This enhanced version is specifically tailored to meet the needs of Black, Racialized, refugee, and immigrant youth and their families. By incorporating additional service components, TST-R is designed to reduce barriers to treatment, improve engagement, and ensure that care is both culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate.
Our community model of care is structured to provide a comprehensive continuum of care through community-based, school-based, and home-based supports. This model includes ongoing community engagement to build trust and ensure accessibility. Our programs feature skills-based groups that help youth develop resilience, along with specialized therapeutic care tailored to individual needs. For those requiring more intensive support, we integrate services that address multiple aspects of their lives, ensuring a holistic approach to their well-being.
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