Members of a family in North Bay are growing concerned, as their 15 year old daughter with severe autism has been removed from her support home.

She is now in hospital, with no plan as to where she will go in order to receive the care she needs.

It’s hard for Michelle Webster to be in the room of her eldest daughter Robyn, who is currently recovering from injuries.

They were sustained in an incident of self-harm, stemming from her autism.

“A year ago Hands the Family Help Network came to us with an opportunity,” said Webster.

“Our family was in a real severe crisis. My husband and I were separated at the time. Our family was really struggling. Robyn’s violence and self-injury was having such an impact on our family that was leading to a family breakdown.”

That opportunity was 24-hour care at the Hands the Family Help Network residence in North Bay; where Robyn moved in December.

"Up until a month ago she was doing really well, I’ve never seen her thrive more. She was doing well in residence and in the community. She was doing excellent at school. We were really full of hope and promise,” Webster said.

However, Webster told CTV after a violent episode during her stay - where Robyn severely hurt herself - the family was told by administrators the facility could no longer care for her.

“Sometimes, we have to elevate the level of care similar to when a hospital will go from a general to a specialized care facility,” said Jeffrey Hawkins Hands the Family Help Network executive director.

“If that's the case, we will stay significantly involved. We don't abandon families. We help them, work with them to identify what the best facility is."

Webster said the family is beyond disappointed; adding they are struggling to find Robyn a place that can provide proper care.

"For adults, a lack of housing is a very serious issue. Some do exist, but in this age group virtually nothing exists for the group of 12 to 18-year-olds, and you run in to a situation where you're child cannot be taken care of at home,” she explained.

Robyn is still in hospital, and her mother has no idea what will happen once she's released, but she's hoping her story will spark some support and hopefully garner change when it comes to the care of teenagers with severe autism.