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Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health’s group programs bring people with common goals together, to learn about different topics, while fostering community and strengthening mental health and well-being. Below you will find our current groups. Register today! All our groups are FREE and bus tickets are available by request. View our Workshops here.
Learn more about the youth groups OK2BME offer on their website: https://ok2bme.ca/
OK2BME Youth Group, OK2BME Virtual Youth Group, OK2BME Youth Leadership Team, OK2BME Rainbow Rhythms – A Music Therapy Group
OK2BME Youth Exploring Transition (YET)
OK2BME (Neuro) Queer Quest
Victoria Hills: July 17-21 from 12:30-2:30pm | Kingsdale: July 31 - August 4 from 12:30-2:30pm | Victoria Park: August 14-18 from 12:30-2:30pm
Come join us for fun activities and to discuss leadership and team-building this summer.
In-person:
Oct 18-Nov 22, Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm (5-weeks)
This is a six week group where the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons will be used to teach participants about navigating anxiety and depression in a group setting. This group is open to individuals of all abilities and neurodiversity.
In-person: 480 Charles St. E. Kitchener (room 208)
Oct 18-Dec 6, Wednesdays, 3:45-5:45pm (8-weeks)
Looking for a place to meet new people and make new connections through games, activities and sports? Join our YEAH! – Youth Empowerment and Healing – newcomer youth group to support one another and share experiences that matter to you in a safe and encouraging environment. We want to hear what you’re interested in and we will share ideas and resources together to help you reach your goals!
In-person: Kingsdale Community Centre, 72 Wilson Ave, Kitchener.
Oct 19-Dec 7, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm (8-weeks)
In this group, children will have the opportunity to learn strategies for managing their big emotions through interactive discussions, games and activities. Participants will learn new skills including how to regulate and calm their bodies, thoughts and emotions.
In-person: 645 Westmount Rd. E. Kitchener (Community Room)
Oct 18-Dec 6, Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15pm (8-weeks)
Looking for a place to meet new friends and have fun? Come join our Fabulous Kids group! We will play games, read books, create together, and learn ways to care for yourself.
In-person: Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen’s Blvd, Kitchener
Oct 19-Dec 7, Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Join us to explore ways to build your sense of self and feel empowered! Discuss issues that impact young women’s daily lives; promote self-esteem, self-love and self-care; develop life skills to thrive; and learn to see and create opportunities for getting involved in your community.
In-person: 480 Charles St. E. Kitchener
Oct 17-Dec 5, Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00pm (8-weeks)
Connect with other youth in our in-person group through games, art, play, and conversation. We will explore a wide range of issues that are important to you and explore new ways to connect with others!
In-person: Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Drive, Kitchener
Oct 17-Dec 5, Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm (8-weeks)
A group for non-binary and female-identified youth aged 14-17 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, participants will build on their strengths, reduce isolation, and learn healthy ways to cope with anxious or low feelings.
In-person: 400 Queen St. S. Kitchener (Sehl room)
Learn more about the groups for parents under 29 years of age and their children under the age of 6 here.
Learn more about the child and caregiver groups OK2BME offer on their website: https://ok2bme.ca/
OK2BME Families in Transition
Oct 4-Dec 6, Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00pm (10-weeks)
The program focuses on the relationship between mothers and their children, recognizing that when a mother experiences intense times in her life, it is difficult to heal and also tune into their children’s needs. The group provides children and youth with the opportunity to move beyond what happened in their family in a safe and therapeutic way. By supporting mothers and helping them understand the trauma through their children’s eyes, they are better able to provide the ongoing emotional support their children need.
In-person: 480 Charles St. E. Kitchener
Oct 19-Dec 7, Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm (8-weeks)
Join us to increase understanding of anxiety and learn strategies to help manage the challenging thoughts and feelings often associated with anxiety. Caregivers and children will learn how to use mindfulness-based tools to manage stress, develop emotional regulation skills, and build self-awareness in this activity-based group.
In-person: 645 Westmount Rd. E. Kitchener (Community Room)
Learn more about the groups for pregnant and parenting individuals under 29 years of age here.
Starting Sept 21, Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am
Are you a grandparent who has recently taken on the wonderful yet challenging role of raising your grandchildren as their primary caregiver?
Whether you are faced with the need to step in due to unforeseen circumstances or you have lovingly chosen to be primary caregiver, we understand that this journey can be both rewarding and overwhelming.
Join us for an empowering and supportive program designed specifically for grandparents like you who are raising grandchildren in today’s complex world. This program brings together a compassionate community ready to provide you with the knowledge, resources and emotional support you need to make the most important role.
Weekly meetings include free childminding, snacks and the opportunity to increase your circle of support!
In-person: Oak Creek EarlyON
Male-Identified: Oct 10-Nov 28, Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30pm (8-weeks)
This is a skills-based group to learn about where our anger comes from and how to express and manage our emotions in healthier ways.
In-person: 480 Charles St E, Kitchener in Room 208.
Session 1: Sept 19-Nov 7, Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am | Session 2: Oct 16-Dec 6, Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30pm
There is no training for becoming a parent. Although exciting, the transition to having a new baby at home can also be challenging. Transitioning to Parenthood is an 8-week series where you can talk with others who have a new baby, or a child up to age 2, and be connected to community resources and information by our EarlyON and Camino(CPNP) team including a clinician (MSW). Topics include: Exploring the role of new parents; Coping with parenting stressors and the impact of COVID-19; What is post-partum depression?; Circles of support; Attachment theory; And community supports. *Participants do not have to be 18+.
Virtual.
Sept 7, 21; Oct 5,19; Nov 2, 16, 30; Dec 14, 1:30-3:00pm (8-weeks)
This group is a support group for people who are looking to gain and receive support around the challenges of living with chronic pain. As this is an open group, group membership will be different in each group and members can attend the weeks that work for them. Participants can register at anytime.
Virtual.
Oct 16-Dec 4, Mondays, 2:30-4:30pm (8-weeks)
This group 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.
In-person: 480 Charles St E, Kitchener in Room 208
Starting Sept 19, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am (10-weeks)
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! *Participants do not have to be 18+.
Virtual.
Starting Sept 20, Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30pm (10-weeks)
Join our Program Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, other pregnant people, and their support people, to talk about your healthy pregnancy! Through this program we offer referrals to other community support, information about healthy eating during pregnancy, tips on cooking and making meals and much more! *Participants do not have to be 18+.
Hybrid: Cambridge EarlyON and via Zoom.
Daytime: Oct 3-Nov 21, Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm (8-weeks) | Evening: Oct 2-Nov 27, Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm (8-weeks)
This group provides education and support for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse within their intimate relationships.
Daytime In-person: 400 Queen St. S. Kitchener in Sehl Room
Evening In-person: 480 Charles St E, Kitchener in Room 208
Oct 5-Nov 23, Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm (8-weeks)
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.
In-person: 400 Queen St S, Kitchener in Sehl Room.
Session 1: Oct 11-Nov 15, Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm (6-weeks) | Session 2: Oct 30-Dec 4, Mondays, 1:00-3:00pm (6-weeks)
Would you like to feel more confident about managing your money? Does thinking about money make you feel stressed and worried? This 6-week group is for you! Facilitators are experienced in the emotional piece that goes along with thinking about finances.
Virtual.
Oct 19-Dec 7, Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am (8-weeks)
Do you find parenting in a new culture stressful? Are you looking for ways to connect with your child? Join us to Talk it Through with parents just like you where you can learn and share strategies.
Virtual.
Sept 28-Dec 14, Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm (12-weeks)
A safe space for individuals with similar experiences to learn about how trauma affects the body and brain and learn strategies to help manage current symptoms of trauma and improve mental health and wellbeing.
In-person: 480 Charles St. E. Kitchener (Room 208)
Oct 19-Dec 7, Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm (8-weeks)
Looking for a way to connect? Come join our Newcomer Mental Health and Well-being program’s free women’s group that supports and promotes holistic well-being and belonging in the community. Participants will learn and discuss topics that impact participants lives, learn about resources and activities in the community, and have an opportunity to connect with other women in a relaxing environment.
In-person: 480 Charles St. E. Kitchener (room 208)
In-person: Oct 4-Nov 22, Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30pm | Virtual: Oct 4-Nov 22, Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
COSP is a group for parents and guardians. This group focus is on attachment parenting and uses a visual circle to map out children’s needs and what supporting those needs can look like for parents.
In-person: 645 Westmount Rd. E. Kitchener (Community Room) and Virtual.
Oct 19-Dec 7, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm (8-weeks)
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. Understanding Me is a pre-requisite for this group.
In-person: 400 Queen St S, Kitchener in Sehl Room.
In person: Last Thursday of each month, from 6:30-7:30pm | Virtual: Second Thursday of each month, from 6:30-7:30pm
Join other survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse for peer support, tools of empowerment, and mindfulness practices. VoicesWR humbly offers the community of Waterloo Region an in-person support group that was uniquely built for survivors, by survivors.
In-person: 400 Queen St. S. Kitchener in Sehl Room/Room 334. There is also a virtual drop-in group, click here to register!