Carizon Family and Community Services
400 Queen St. S N2G 1W7 Kitchener, ON, Canada

World Autism Awareness Day - Wear blue to show your support! Follow the link to learn more: http://ow.ly/AkNX50EeswV

Our First Time Parents Group, 10 week program, starts April 7th. First time parents/caregivers are welcome! As always, this parenting group is free. To register please call 226-338-1385 or contact [email protected]... Come together and build a community!

April is our birthday month! Carizon has a long history of community love and collaboration. 8 years ago, two social service agencies merged to form Carizon Family and Community Services "Carizon" - Our unique name comes from the combination of two words: care + horizon.

This is a free virtual workshop for adults interested in how mindful writing can be used as a tool for emotional healing. We will move through simple writing exercises that can be used for everyday journaling or deeper exploration. Registration link: http://ow.ly/Y3LW50E9Il6

On #TDOV2021, we celebrate #transgender and non-binary people and decry their discrimination. Family Service agencies are inclusive and safe places for all Ontarians. We can help with personal and family relationships. Check out our website to learn more!

Effective February 1, Lutherwood and Carizon will have moved our Front Door services out of the 1770 King St E location and into our offices at 35 Dickson St in... Cambridge and 400 Queen St in Kitchener. Our Front Door services continue to serve the community. Front Door continues to be the access point for families needing children's mental health services in Waterloo Region. This move is in response to the growth in our services, changing family needs and the availability of more virtual service options. To Access Our Services Referrals: We continue to welcome referrals from families and professionals. Please visit our Front Door website or call us at 519-749-2932 and press 1 to speak to a professional. Quick Access: Single session counselling appointments are available by appointment, five days per week by phone or video. Call 519-749-2932 and press 1 to schedule a session. Phone Numbers: Staff phone numbers and extensions remain unchanged. Mailing Address: All mail for Front Door will be received at 35 Dickson, Cambridge, ON N1R 7A6. We look forward to contining to serve you! Lutherwood Children's Mental Health Carizon Family and Community Services

It's #SelfCareSunday and throughout the month of January, we are sharing small, daily self-care tips and goals you can easily weave into yours routine. Tip #2: Try a 5 minute meditation. Just five minutes of meditation can make a big difference without making a big dent in your day. ... If you’re brand new to meditation, we recommend doing a quick search on YouTube for a meditation video that will help guide you through this practice.

There is so much joy ahead. Help us make this year better for families who are struggling in our community. Donate today: https://www.carizon.ca/donate/

Happiness is a state of mind, described as a state of well-being and contentment. But many don’t realize learning how to be happy is something that can be intentionally practiced. Join us to learn scientifically proven ways for improving happiness as a part of our "Finding Hope through the Darkness" virtual workshop series. This is free and open to anyone

Sundays are for self care. For the new year, we thought we'd share some small, daily self-care tips and goals you can easily weave into yours routine. Tip #1: Take some time to reflect on your past year. The first step in preparing yourself for a new season of wellbeing is understanding your past. Reflect on this past year to consider your weaknesses and strengths. When you know your triggers for stress, you can predict setbacks and change how you react to them.... #mentalhealth #selfcare #wellbeing #reflection

And just like that, it's 2021 - the mark of a fresh start! As you step into a new month and a new year, we at Carizon hope you are filled with a renewed sense of hope, wellness and resilience.

As we enter the final day of what has been a very long, very trying, and very strange year, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of you who have supported our work. You make it possible for us to help people in our community find support, hope, and build resilience when life gets tough. Here are a few messages from our staff as a way to extend our gratitude:

There's still time this year to make a difference in the lives of families who are struggling! Your online gift today gives these families hope and you will receive a 2020 tax receipt. Donate here: https://www.carizon.ca/donate/

To end our #kidstakeover, Sunnisha wanted to leave you with a crackling fire to cozy up to this Friday night Thank you so much Sunnisha for helping us curate our social media channels today and sharing your insights with us! Also, a big thank you to the Children and Youth Planning Table for helping us amplify youth voices on #WorldChildrensDay / #NationalChildDay.

See you next year! A reminder that our offices will be closed tomorrow for New Years Day and will re-open on January 4th.

Did Sunnisha's artwork inspire you to get creative? We have just the thing to help. Check out this cool Covid-19 time capsule colouring book! You can download it on our kids page of www.carizonforthecommunity.ca (don't let the page fool you - adults can use it too!) #KidsTakeOver

We have made updates to our services in response to COVID-19. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.carizon.ca.

Art and creative activities help us relax and give our brain a break from school and work! Check out why art is important to Sunnisha #KidsTakeOver

If you have some spare socks laying around, please consider donating to #ToastyToes2020!

In addition to breathing techniques, Sunnisha likes to unwind through EFT or "tapping". Here is a great introduction video for #KidsTakeOver! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0NUNNhosPU

Some of our Carizon Family observing #OrangeShirtDay. September 30 is a day meant to honour the experiences of former students and survivors of the Residential School system, promote awareness of the harm done and continues to have on Indigenous communities, and spark meaningful discussion in our community. To learn more, visit www.orangeshirtday.org.... #Everychildmatters #IntergenerationalTrauma #Orangeshirtday2020

Take some time this afternoon for some breathing techniques with Sunnisha #KidsTakeOver #WorldChildrensDay

Today is #orangeshirtday, honouring the experiences of former students and survivors of the Residential School System. It is a day to promote awareness of the inter-generational harm done and continues to have on Indigenous communities. Check out these videos and visit orangeshirtday.org for more information and resources. #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday2020

' . Today’s businesses prosper and compete best when they’re at the cutting edge of technology.... Are you If you don’t understand the basics of the business apps that help companies thrive, you can’t reach your potential or help businesses reach theirs. Microsoft Office is used by 80 percent of companies. Its popularity is only one good reason to get to know MS Office and the features and the benefits it offers. Microsoft helps you work more efficiently, which in turn makes you more productive during the workday. For example, Microsoft Excel doesn’t just allow you to quickly enter and compute data, it also has advanced analytical tools so you can discover patterns and make sound financial decisions. Microsoft Word is highly useful for creating text of large volume. You can also easily create and maintain mailing lists, create personalized documents, and create newsletters in Word. Have a need in the workplace? Microsoft likely has a tool to help you. To learn more about the YouthForce employment preparation program, please reach out to Mallory at 226-752-9027 (phone/text) or youthforcecommunity@ gmail.com @YouthForce Carizon Family and Community Services Greenway Chaplin Community Centre Langs Region of Waterloo Ontario Trillium Foundation

Nothing like funny cat memes to make you smile, recommended by our special guest Sunnisha for #KidsTakeOver #WorldChildrensDay

Mark your calendars! Join us next Wednesday to hear from local counsellors, including our very own Dan Young, for a discussion on #mentalhealth and #wellbeing!

Self-care is an important part of staying physically and mentally healthy. For many people learning to take care of yourself is a process that can seem challenging, but in reality, it can start with something as simple as a good night’s sleep. #selfcare #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Have you heard of box breathing? If you're feeling anxious, slow your breathing down with box or four square breathing. #mentalhealthawareness

We are gearing up for #WorldMentalHealthDay with the Counselling Collaborative. Looking for something to do? Join us and the Kitchener Public Library for our virtual discussion around mental health!

Life is filled with uncertainty, especially during times like this. While many things remain outside your control, your mindset is key to coping with difficult circumstances and facing the unknown. For today’s #tappingtuesday session, we are tapping for uncertainty.

Today marks the first offical day of fall What are you looking forward to most this autumn?

Has your child recently gone #BackToSchool? This is a huge change for your child; anxiety, school avoidance and regressions in behaviour may occur. Carizon Fami...ly and Community Services has shared these resources and tips to support your family. YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre Cambridge Family Early Years Centre Wilmot Family Resource Centre Inc. See more

This year, Canada became a member of Welcoming International, a coalition of initiatives that fosters inclusion and diversity across Canada and around the world. Join us this #WelcomingWeek by #CreatingHomeTogether virtually and making our communities inclusive and equal for all! #Carizonpride #StrongerTogetherwr #NewcomerMentalHealthMatters

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of The Cowan Foundation. Their generous donation to our Connectivity KW4 program - which brings 30+ health and social services agencies together on a weekly basis to collaboratively address situations of elevated risk in our community - means that youth, adults, and families facing critical circumstances will get the wraparound support they desperately need. Thank you for helping our community thrive! #CarizonPride #StrongerTogetherWR #Cowan #prevention #intervention #communitylove #wellbeing

At 8 pm tonight, put a candle in your window in remembrance of those who have died by suicide and to support the survivors who still grieve them. Talking about ...suicide is the best prevention. There is hope. #WSPD2020 Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention - CASP Suicide Awareness Council Wellington Dufferin See more

Wow, thank you to all 72 of you who joined our 'How to Leverage Technology for Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19' Lunch & Learn! Your warm support and t...houghtful questions on how Waterloo region can maximize tech for social impact is deeply appreciated. If you missed it, sign up for our email list to receive a recording! http://eepurl.com/gO50VH Giant shoutout to our awesome speakers: -Iain Klugman, CEO of Communitech -Tracy Elop, CEO of Carizon Family and Community Services -Sara Casselman, Executive Director of Sexual Assault Center of Waterloo Region #techforgood #waterlooregion

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council has a variety of ways to engage online, such as an online ceremony at 6 pm or educational video offerings throughout the day. Be sure to visit their Facebook page and tune in! #WSPD #StrongerTogetherWR #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

Another great virtual discussion happening tonight!

To honour #FASD awareness day, Surrey Place is hosting a multi-day webinar series to build capacity, knowledge, and resilience in FASD, as well as engage participants in an interactive dialogue with experts from across Canada, self-advocates diagnosed with FASD and families/caregivers. Visit https://bit.ly/35jLrAO to learn more or to register!

It's not to late to register for our lunch time discussion on how to leverage technology for positive social impact

Join us this afternoon for our virtual lunch and learn on the evolving roles of #techforgood in helping vulnerable communities during COVID-19! Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/117281970531

Today is #FASDDay, a day devoted to raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to improve prevention, diagnosis, support for individuals with FASD. For more information on FASD, visit www.fasdwaterlooregion.ca

Today's #tappingtuesday segment coincides with the first day back to school - whatever that may look like for you. We know this year comes with a lot of uncertainty, but we are here to help! Follow along as we tap for back to school anxiety for parents #EFT #tapping #backtoschool #stressrelief