The naming of the building was conceived by Doug Bradshaw, a well respected youth care worker who served his community in such an admirable way throughout his life. He was very close to Pierre and was devastated like everyone else when Pierre lost his life in an accidental drowning on 15 JUNE 1987. Doug approached Anne-Marie and Laurie Caissie in the early 1990's with his idea about naming the centre after their son.

 

Located in Moncton, this three-bed provincial assessment facility for youth aged 12 to 18 with ongoing emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, is operated by Youth Impact Jeunesse Inc. and Mental Health Services.  The residential facility is staffed with a multidisciplinary team (psychologist, social workers, learning specialist and youth care workers) committed to working with these youths. Referrals to the Pierre Caissie Centre are made by the Integrated Clinical Teams, from various regions of the province. The centre also operates a three-bed program for long-term residents who are deemed Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or Complex Case (CC). These youth are assessed, and recommendations are put in place for eventual reintegration into the community.

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The Center offers clinically guided trauma informed treatment and reintegration plans, which reflect the needs of the youth, their families and the community support teams. The centre has a mandate to act as a trauma focused therapeutic program for youth who cannot function safely and successfully in their home/social environment despite ongoing community supports’ involvement.