Empowering youth, families, and communities
We provide treatment to youth dealing with complex mental health and behavioural challenges in a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment.
Help transform the lives of Ontario’s most vulnerable youth.
Support the most critical 2 to 5% of youth with complex mental health and behavioural needs from across the province of Ontario.
CELEBRATing 50 YEARS of youth milestones
When youth can access the mental health support that they need and deserve, it can change the course of their lives.
Secure Treatment
Provides treatment for youth with mental health challenges, who have demonstrated they are a danger to themselves or others and require services in a highly secure environment.
Roberts/Smart Academy
Temporary or long-term academic opportunities for students who find it difficult to function in the traditional school setting.
CORATH
Community program for youth, aged 12 to 24, who have been or are at risk of being trafficked, notably through sexual exploitation.
Open Live-in Treatment
Located in urban homes in Ottawa, treatment programs provide a therapeutic milieu for youth whose mental health concerns require support on a 24-hour basis.
Day Treatment
Short and longer term educational treatment programs provide students with mental health supports and structured learning environment.
Support for families
Support and learning opportunities for parents or guardians of youth experiencing mental health and behavioural difficulties.
Community Reintegration
Support for youth transitioning back into their home and community.
School-based Mental Health
Services for youth in a school setting and during the summer months where needed.
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Treatment for youth dealing with complex mental health and behavioural challenges in a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment.
Kicking off the summer with fun and growth at Camp RSC 2024
From June 25-27, Rideau Hill Camp on the Rideau River was abuzz with excitement as Camp RSC 2024 welcomed youth for three incredible days. This year's camp was brimming with adventures, laughter, and memorable moments that everyone will cherish. The Rideau River was...
Roberts/Smart Centre Appoints Deborah Ann Headley as New Executive Director
The Roberts/Smart Centre is thrilled to announce the appointment of Deborah Ann Headley as our new Executive Director starting in July 2024. Deborah Ann Headley is a distinguished leader in the mental health services sector with over two decades of dedicated...
Creating real change for mental health on #BellLetsTalk Day
On January 24, 2024, Roberts/Smart Centre participated in Bell Let’s Talk Day, “the world's largest conversation about mental health, encouraging Canadians and people around the world to talk and take action to help reduce stigma and promote awareness and...