McMaster University

Offord Centre for Child Studies
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Record #: HAM0327 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 04 Oct 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsChildren's Health
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Chedoke Site, Patterson Bldg, Rm 206
566 Sanatorium Rd
Hamilton, ON L9C 1Y3
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain West
Major IntersectionRice Ave and Mohawk Rd W
Office Phone905-521-2100
Toll Free Phone1-888-541-5437
Fax905-574-6665
Websitewww.offordcentre.com
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Julie Bodden 
Chedoke Site, Patterson Building, Room 206 
1280 Main St W 
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
Primary ContactJulie Bodden, Administrator; Phone: ext 77358; Email: bodden@mcmaster.ca
Alternate ContactBev DaSilva, Administrative Assistant; Phone: ext 74728; Email: dasilvb@mcmaster.ca
Primary ExecutiveDr Peter Szatmari, Director; Phone: ext 77367; Email: szatmar@mcmaster.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionVision 
The Offord Centre for Child Studies will generate new knowledge to improve the mental health of children and youth.  
 
Mission  
The Offord Centre for Child Studies leads the search for solutions that enhance the mental health of children by:  
 
* Leading scientific research that influences programs, policies and solutions that improve children’s life opportunities  
* Forging partnerships with key stakeholders and policy-makers to apply research findings through families and communities to have maximum positive impact on children’s development  
* Training the next generation of scientists and policy makers to carry on this mission  
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) - and surrounding area ; All research information is available on our website to anyone with internet access.
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek and the surrounding area
EligibilityThe Offord Centre for Child Studies is a research centre affiliated with McMaster Children's Hospital
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Though primarily English, some materials are translated - see website.
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
MeetingsCabinet Meetings, Student Seminars, Offord Centre Seminars
Record Classification
Service CategoriesChildren's Rights Groups ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Developmental Issues ; Psychology Research ~ Developmental Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Developmental Issues