Caregiver Resource Group 5 week gathering
Caregiver Resource Group
This five-week virtual group offers caregivers the opportunity to learn more about disability resources and caregiver supports in the community. The Caregiver Resource Group hosts a wide variety of educational presentations by external guest speakers and by ANS clinicians (Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Therapists). Caregivers will receive group consultative supports and guidance with resource navigation. This group provides caregivers with a safe and inclusive space to discuss topics such as burnout, self-care, and coping strategies.
Dates: Wednesday afternoons from June 25, 2025 – July 23, 2025
Schedule:
Week # 1 (First Session) Wednesday, June 25 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Week # 2: Wednesday, July 2 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Week # 3: Wednesday, July 9 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Week # 4: Wednesday, July 16 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Week # 5 (Final Session): Wednesday, July 23 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Topics:
Week # 1 (Introductions): Addressing Caregiver Burnout & Stress with Self-Care (Wednesday, June 25 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Week # 2: Internal CAMH Speaker: Behaviour Therapist (Wednesday, July 2 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Week # 3: Internal CAMH Speaker: Occupational Therapist (Wednesday, July 9 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Week # 4: Group Discussions and Guest Speaker: Passport Funding (Family Service Toronto)
(Wednesday, July 16 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Week # 5 (Final Session): Resource Navigation and Coping Skills (Wednesday, July 23 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Virtual WebEx meetings will be sent for each session once participants are registered
RSVP: Atif Khan at Atif.Khan@camh.ca
Warm Regards,
Samantha Chiofalo, MSW, RSW
Social Worker
Adult Neurodevelopmental Services (ANS)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
1025 Queen Street West, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M6J 1H4
Phone: (416) 535-8501 ext. 30480
Cell: (416) 668-0176
Fax: (416) 583-1241
Email: Samantha.Chiofalo@camh.ca
Website: www.camh.ca