Community Assistance

Family Support and Counselling

Randy Ketterling, MEd., Psychotherapist
905-716-8929 or
rketterling@rogers.com

About Randy Ketterling:
Randy Ketterling, MEd. has been a practicing Psychotherapist for over 15 years. Randy has worked in a wide variety of mental health settings, and has specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy. Randy has a B.A. in Psychology (University of New Brunswick), a degree in Secondary Education (McGill University) and a Master’s Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (University of Toronto).

Randy will see adults, families, children and teenagers in his practice with specific expertise in the treatment of adolescent and children’s mental health issues. Randy has a specific interest in anti-violence programming in the school environment; he consults regularly in this area and has worked extensively with children and teens who have experienced severe bullying. He has lectured extensively, and is an experienced group therapist, horticultural therapist and has planned and facilitated a number of wilderness treatment programs. Randy is a retired High School Teacher having received his certification in the province of Quebec.

Randy is experienced in treating depression (including self injury), eating disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD), post traumatic stress disorder/abuse, ADHD, anger, grief issues, substance misuse, and youth involved in anti-social activities/legal involvement, and those with serious behavioral concerns. Randy has worked extensively in the area of parenting support for caregivers with troubled children.

Randy can be reached at 905-716-8929 or rketterling@rogers.com


Addiction Services of York Region
1-800-263-2288 & 905-841-7007 Ext. 322

ASYR offers drug, alcohol, and gambling assessments, out-patient counseling and continuing care for residents of York Region ages 12 and up


Association of Parents Support Group
1-800-498-5666
www.apsgo.ca
Parents helping parents with troubled adolescents


Child & Adolescent Crisis Program
Southlake Regional Health Care Centre
905-853-2227


Children’s Aid Society of York Region
1-800-718-3850 & 905-895-2318
www.yorkcas.on.ca


Kids Help Line
1-800-668-6868
www.kidshelpphone.ca/en


Mental Health Services of York Region
905-853-8477 & 905-773-6049


HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Children’s Mental Health Ontario
1-888-234-7054


York Region Health Services
1-800-361-5653
www.york.ca
Free telephone service to obtain health information confidential counseling and links to community programs and services available


CHILD SAFETY

York Regional Police
905-895-1221 or 1-866-876-5423
www.police.york.on.ca


Ontario Block Parent Program Inc.
1-800-663-1134   
www.blockparent.ca
A program which provides a network of police screened, easily recognized safe homes in communities for children, and community educational support material and information


EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Learning Disabilities Association of York Region
905-884-7933
Provides information and resources for children with learning disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)


Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents
1-800-704-0448 & 416-410-5128