Carizon offers a wide range of group programs with multiple sessions to help people manage life’s challenges. Below you will find all of the group programs that Carizon currently offers and how to register for them.
Starting Sept 15 on Wednesdays at 10:30am - 11:30am
The First Time Parents Group is a 10-week, parenting support and educational program for first time parents and caregivers. Come together and build a community! Join us to talk about breastfeeding, introduction to solids, infant safety, sleep, and much more!
How to register: Please contact Judy at capc@carizon.ca
Starting Sept 14 on Tuesdays at 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you pregnant? Join our Program Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, other pregnant individuals, and their support people, to talk about your healthy pregnancy! We offer prenatal vitamins, vitamin D drops, grocery gift cards and much more!
How to register: Please contact Judy at capc@carizon.ca
Starting Sept 25 on Saturdays at 9:30am - 11:30am
The Super Dads Super Kids group is a parenting support group for dads and and their children ages 4-6 years. Participate in fun activities with your child(ren), learn ways to connect with your child(ren), and join us to talk about what you think it means to be a dad. Grocery gift card provided to dads who complete the group.
How to register: Please contact Roberto at capc@carizon.ca
Starting Sept 21 on Tuesdays at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
The Super Dads Super Kids is a parenting support group for dads with children ages 0-6 and dads-to-be! Participate in fun activities with your child(ren), learn ways to connect with your child(ren), and join us to talk about what you think it means to be a dad. Grocery gift card provided to dads who complete the group.
How to register: Please contact Roberto at capc@carizon.ca
Starting Sept 22 on Wednesdays at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Busy Babies… Nobody’s Perfect parenting group is an 8-week, parent support group for parents and caregivers who are 25 and younger and have children aged 0-6 years. Families that complete the program will receive a grocery gift card!
How to register: Please contact Stephanie at capc@carizon.ca
Starting Sept 23 on Thursdays at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Busy Babies… Nobody’s Perfect parenting group is an 8-week, parent support group for parents with children aged 0-6 years. Families that complete the program will receive a grocery gift card!
How to register: Please contact Roberto at capc@carizon.ca
Starting Sept 23 on Thursdays at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Busy Babies… Nobody’s Perfect parenting group is an 8-week, parent support group for Arabic speaking parents and caregivers with children ages 0-6 years. Families that complete the program will receive a grocery gift card! Note: This program will be facilitated in English and translated by an Arabic speaking interpreter.
How to register: Please contact Leyla at capc@carizon.ca
Jun 9 - Jul 28 on Wednesdays at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
An 8-week group for female-identified teens aged 13 to 15 years old that focuses on increasing self-esteem, improving mood, and developing healthy relationships. Through a combination of art, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, girls will build on their strengths, reduce isolation, and learn healthy ways to cope with anxious or low feelings. Closed Group. Onsite at 400 Queen St. S.
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca
Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16 from 1:30-3:00pm
This group is focused on discussing chronic pain coping strategies and how you can apply them in your life. Short mindfulness exercises will be included. Led by a facilitator who has experience with chronic pain. Open group: participants can register at any time. Online.
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca
Morning Group: Jun 15 – Aug 17 on Tuesdays from 9:30am - 11:30am | Evening Group: Jun 16 – Aug 18 on Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Provides education and support for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse within their intimate relationships.
*Evening group is a closed group and is held onsite at 400 Queen St. S. Morning group is online and is an open group (participants can join at any time).
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca
Jun 22 - Aug 17 on Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A learning opportunity for adults who have difficulty expressing and/or managing angry and aggressive feelings. Closed group after second session. Online.
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca
Jul 7 - Aug 25 on Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
After well over a year of pandemic struggles, which may have resulted in feelings of depression, anxiety or just feeling that we are languishing, this group will look at ideas for managing stress, managing moods, for keeping perspective and taking reasonable care of ourselves. Open group – participants can begin anytime . Online.
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca
Jul 8 – Aug 26 on Thursdays at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A group for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse, focusing on safety, building self-esteem, ending the cycle of violence, and learning how to be healthy in relationships.
Assessment required; completion of “Understanding Me” is a prerequisite. Closed group. Onsite at 400 Queen St. S.
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca
Jul 8 - Aug 26 on Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
An engaging, interactive, skills-based group for adults struggling with anxiety. Group members will learn how certain behaviours reinforce anxiety, develop tools to better tolerate and accept uncomfortable emotions, and practice new ways to move towards the things that matter in their lives. Closed group after second session. Online.
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca
Jul 14 - Sep 1 on Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Provides education and support for women who have experienced any form of abuse and are working towards setting better boundaries in their lives. Group sessions include opportunities for discussion, reflection, and making personal connections. Closed group after second session. Online.
How to register: Call Intake at 519-743-6333 or email intaketeam@carizon.ca