Term: Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre (MATC)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2020-07-16

Definition:

The Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre (MATC) provides a range of mental health services to children who experience mental and developmental disorders, as well as suicidal behaviours, and to their families. Services range from brief interventions to intensive, long-term treatments that are both community- and hospital-based. Treatment is provided by a team of mental health experts and is delivered in partnership with families and collateral agencies.

Related terms 

• Health Services Use Before and After a Suicide Attempt
• Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre (MATC) Data

References 

• Chartier M, Brownell M, MacWilliam L, Valdivia J, Nie Y, Ekuma O, Burchill C, Hu M, Rajotte L, Kulbaba C. The Mental Health of Manitoba's Children. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2016. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)