About Us
Changing the trajectory of children’s mental health
The George Hull Centre is a leading children’s mental health centre in Toronto helping infants, children, youth (0-18 years) and their families achieve mental wellness.
We do this through a continuum of innovative, evidence-based and evidence-informed mental health services from prevention and early intervention programs, to treatment services that include a community clinic, residential and in-home programs, and specialized day treatment classrooms for elementary and secondary students.
With an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence across assessment, treatment, prevention and education, our multidisciplinary team of experts provide help and support to children whose lives are impacted by mental health issues, many in very complex ways.
We are highly regarded as a centre of clinical excellence in children’s mental health, and are proud to be a Teaching Centre for the University of Toronto. The Centre is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Who is George Hull?
The George Hull Centre proudly takes its name from a former principal and teacher who was renowned for always focusing on children’s strengths, not their weaknesses, to bring out the best in them. This compassionate approach remains at the core of our work and our culture.
Vision
Mental wellness from infancy through to adulthood.
Mission Statement
Through clinical excellence and a continuum of mental health services, our mission is to reduce suffering, provide hope and enhance the quality of life of infants, children, youth and families.
Philosophy
The George Hull Centre regards each child as an individual, a member of a family and a member of the community. The George Hull Centre works in partnership with families and children, with other community services and with community groups to improve the mental health of the children and youth of Toronto.
The Centre works to develop an accessible, flexible and responsive continuum of service delivery for the community, and to provide specialized services for the Greater Toronto Area, as mandated.
A commitment to gender equality, cultural sensitivity and accessible economic opportunities provides an organizing framework to the philosophy of the Centre. The Centre takes into account imbalances of power as they exist in the culture and as they affect the lives of children, and advocates accordingly on behalf of marginalized groups.
Our Pledge
At the George Hull Centre, we believe in standing together for racial justice, inclusion, diversity, and equity.
We are committed to…
- Knowing you and being known by you
- Valuing you and being valued by you
- Respecting you and being respected by you
- Holding you accountable, as we will being held accountable by you
- Helping you realize and execute your professional growth and development as ours are realized with and through you
- Establishing, building and repairing trust and safety with you
Clients of The George Hull Centre have the right:
- To be treated with dignity, respect and without discrimination based on race, culture, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.
- To privacy and confidentiality, except when we are required to disclose or share information because of legal or professional obligations, as outlined in the Client Orientation Booklets and the Privacy Policy, which are posted on the Centre’s website.
- To participate fully in decision-making around your care or service, including the right to refuse or discontinue service.
- To receive service in offices and program spaces that are welcoming, safe, clean and accessible.
- To make a complaint regarding a breach of privacy or if you are dissatisfied with the service received.
Client Responsibilities
The George Hull Centre values and respects the rights, privacy and diversity of clients. The Centre expects that staff, trainees, volunteers and clients will be treated with respect. We do not tolerate aggression, harassment or discrimination. Our policies reflect our commitment to participating in respectful interactions and engaging in processes to promote healing and establish a safe and inclusive environment for our team members, clients and their families.
The George Hull Centre for Children and Families is proud to be accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) in recognition of achieving established CCA standards for excellence and quality in governance, management, and child and youth mental health services.
