About Merrymount
Merrymount exists to help children and families as they navigate through and beyond crisis, to build stronger, healthier families.
Merrymount’s safe, supportive and strength-based intervention and care builds stronger families and children that have the support they need to grow up strong, form healthy relationships, and know they are valued and loved.
Merrymount has been providing these programs and services to London’s families and children since 1874.
Our History
Celebrating 150 years in 2024
Merrymount Children’s Centre was established in 1874 as the Protestant Home for Orphans, Aged and Friendless. When the child welfare system took responsibility for the wardship of orphans in the 1890s, the home began to focus on residential care for children of families in crisis. A new home was built as a Centennial Project in 1967 and at the time of its opening, the name Merrymount was adopted to reflect its non-denominational approach. Today’s facility at 1064 Colborne Street was built in 1991 and hosts a variety of partner program sites, as well as Merrymount’s targeted children’s mental health programs and services.
We Believe
Each child and family is unique and special.
In the well-being and self-respect of the child and family.
The strengthening of the family is important for society.
All families deserve additional supports during times of stress, crisis or transition.
Mission
As an accredited children’s mental health centre, Merrymount delivers strength-based programs and services to support the overall wellbeing of children and families.
Vision
Our vision is a strong, inclusive, and safe community for children and families going through difficult times, where access to support is timely and effective.
Values
Inclusion
Collaboration
Ease of Navigation
Personalization of Services
Capacity Building