The whole agency is really pro-apprehension (ie: CAS), and it occurs to me that they put kids at risk whose parents are afraid to seek help for them, knowing they report even non-crisis program inquiries. It is pretty obvious in how they fish for information that this is the intent, so please, if you MUST contact them, use a burn phone number and a false name, unless you'd prefer they create a family crisis where there was none before. I was sickened by how keen they were to institutionalize my child, who was more or less exhibiting symptoms of understandable stress, like migraines and insomnia. They take control away from families, and isolate the child from all supports but themselves, creating dependency. There is no therapy, only chemical babysitting, and complaints, re: side effects are considered non-compliance with the "treatment plan." These kids have no rights, feel helpless, and become angry, for very good reason. Youthdale creates the problem it pretends to alleviate. In my opinion they over - diagnose to keep their numbers and funding high. It's a business. Try Youthlink, Oolagen, Hincks-Dellcrest anything else. This agency requires a morality audit before it screws up even more families. CBC made a good start, but I suspect the board lawyered - up, because it went dead in the water, and review forums on which families' experiences are discussed are quite obviously being shilled by Youthdale staff members.

He is a decent doctor. Helped me and my family. Thanks Dr. Scharf!

Dr. Nathan Scharf is the Doctor, who makes you feel good about yourself. He is intelligent and knowledgeable. He has a great sense of humour and he is caring. Plus he sings the Flinstones Theme song amazingly. After all his sessions you will feel better.

I love this guy. Amazing doctor who has helped me through a lot of my issues. Made my parents understand my illness.

Honest and caring human being. Has helped me a lot. I can now function in the community. Thank you Youthdale and thank you Dr. Nathan scharf for everything.

Intelligent Doctor. Funny human being. Awesome guy. Very helpful. Straight forward. Honest.

Youthdale has changed they changed my Niece's life she couldnt function in the community as she locked herself because she thought the voices were gonna come and kill her. She got admitted to Youthdale they provided her with sleep studies and the right treatment. Dr. Scharf helped her through everything. Now she can function in the community and she is going to school plus she goes outpatient to Youthdale. To meet with her psychiatrist. And yes she was on continuos ( staff following her around) because she couldn't handle being by herself as she harmed herself and others. But that was for the best.

Gave me the right medications. Gave me the right treatments. Helped me. Known this guy for 4 years now. Very smart! Recommend him.

Got treatment for my schizophrenia. He was there for me all the time! Thank you Dr. Scahrf and the amazing staff at Youthdale!

Dr Nathan Scharf the guy who has helped me so much. Very Intelligent human being and a caring doctor. Plus youthdale has helped me very much with my mental health issuesz