REACH initiative reintegrates clients into community continued from p.11 early age have a better prognosis for a healthier life when they get older, Heusser noted. "Their self-esteem and happiness is going to increase and they will socialize better with people." Since Navigator's inception in February 2011, it has served approximately 216 families or children. Heusser noted there are currently 45-50 clients and more than two clinicians in the program. Growing need in Halton Despite the program's success in reducing hospitalizations, Heusser said there is a growing need in Halton for its services. "We never seem to have a lull in our services. There's a huge need," she said. Dr. Tatjana Muhamedagic of Child and Youth Outpatient (CYO) Services helps oversee the Recovery Through Education of Adolescents and Children in Halton (REACH) initiative with Crystal Rutherford from the CYO program. HHS partners with the Halton District School Board (HDSB) to host REACH for youths aged 12-18 with mental illness at Oakville's Garth Web Secondary School and Burlington's Robert Bateman High School. Muhamedagic said REACH is a "very intense" six-to- 19 | Thursday, May 15, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com It (Recovery through Education of Adolescents and Children in Halton initiative) is designed for kids who are in danger of going to the hospital to prevent hospital admission and integrate them back into the community or it's for kids who are in the hospital and need gradual integration and rehabilitation. community or it's for kids who are in the hospital and need gradual integration and rehabilitation," said Muhamedagic. REACH launched in November 2012 and drew 29 participants from April 2013-March 2014. "They leave their school and come to our program for that short period of time. We then help with the reintegration back into the school. We will meet with the school personnel to help with the transition," said Rutherford. Getting the word out Organizers hoped the open house would get the word out about REACH and how children and youths can get involved. "It is very important for kids with mental illness to know they can function in the community. They can overcome it and function well with help," said Muhamedagic. "(They're) the best spokespeople for mental illness to help break the stigma." For more information on HHS mental health initiatives, visit www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Child and Youth Outpatient Services Dr. Tatjana Muhamedagic eight-week program with numerous individual, group and family therapy sessions. "It is designed for kids who are in danger of going to the hospital to prevent hospital admission and integrate them back into the For more news, visit www.oakvillebeaver.com. 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