PAH Children and Youth Mental Health

Introducing PAH! – a beacon of hope in children’s mental health. Located at E.C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton, Ontario.

In the language of American Sign Language (ASL), PAH! resonates as “Finally!” or “At last!”—a jubilant expression encapsulating the relief and joy felt as we address the mental health needs of children and families within the Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

PAH! extends a warm embrace to all Deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and families, as well as hearing children of Deaf adults. We embrace every level of hearing loss, any assistive device, and honour every choice of communication.

Our services, offered in-person and virtually, at our office at the Ernest C. Drury School, prioritize confidentiality and family-centered care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Rooted in collaboration and strength-building, PAH! fosters linguistically and culturally accessible services, ensuring inclusivity through communication methods including:

  • American Sign Language
  • Professional ASL/English interpreters
  • Spoken Language Interpreters
  • Deaf Interpreters

PAH! offers the following services:

  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Parent & sibling support
  • Art therapy
  • Case management
  • Advocacy
  • Training and education
  • Consultation with other agencies providing service to Deaf clients

Who does PAH! Serve?

  • Deaf and hard of hearing children and youth (ages zero to 18) and their families
  • Children and youth (ages zero to 18) of Deaf adults
  • Students of Ernest C. Drury School students up to age 21 years

Our service area covers the Central West Region:

  • Peel Region
  • Halton Region
  • Wellington County
  • Dufferin County
  • Waterloo Region
  • Simcoe County
  • York Region

PAH! staff are trained professionals who can help with problems such as:

  • School issues
  • Grief counselling
  • Relationship issues
  • Separation and divorce
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Self-harm
  • Physical/ sexual abuse
  • Family conflict
  • Family communication issues

To get in touch for help or assistance, please contact pah@bobrumball.org.