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Search results for: Age: 0-6 | Category: Caregiver Supports
Calgary and Area Moms Autism Support Network
A Facebook group dedicated to helping parents connect with one another. Note that the group is private; those wishing to view or create posts must request permission from the moderators to join.
Calgary SCOPE Society
Provides counseling for parents and families who have a child ages 0-18 with a disability. To be eligible, families need to have approved counseling hours included in their childs FSCD contract. Counseling hours will be billed directly through FSCD. Hosts Coffee and Connect Support Group, a monthly meeting for parents of guardians of adults living with a disability.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Programming is offered (in the form of workshops and peer support groups) that focuses on the needs of those living with or caring for someone with a mental health and/or addiction issue, who are often themselves left unattended to.
Caregivers Alberta
Provides peer support opportunities for caregivers, system navigation, and community awareness.
Chinese Christian Mission
This is for parents who have children with special needs who speak Chinese.
Connections for Families
Support for parents with intellectual disabilities and their families. Provide in-home support, advocacy and counseling.
Distress Centre
Provides 24-hour crisis support, professional counseling and referrals all at no cost.
Family Caregiver Centre
Supports for individuals who care for people with disabilities. Offers connections to healthcare and community services, a supportive person to talk to, education programs, and a library of books, videos, and articles.
Family to Family Connections (AHS)
A peer mentor support program where you can connect one on one with a family member who has significant experience with their childs or their own health need or disability. They are there to listen, share their experiences and direct you to appropriate resources.
Fathers Autism Network (FAN)
An Autism Calgary Support Group welcoming all Fathers who lives impacted by autism to join us at our next scheduled meeting, come and take a break connecting fathers a supportive evening out! Or in, as our meetings have a hybrid option available! The meetings are often casual conversations, sharing your experiences or hearing the thoughts of others who understand your challenges.
Kawa Health
Kawa Health offers occupational therapy services for parents and caregivers of children with autism, with a focus on mental health, daily routines, and meaningful activity. They aim to complement family and child services by supporting parent wellness and resilience through both individual and group-based approaches.
Keeping it Together (KIT)
An Autism Calgary support group for autism moms that is hosted by Autism Calgary. There are a variety of topics & themes from physical activities to creative outlets & self care!
Parent to Parent Coffee Support
An Autism Calgary meeting for parents and caregivers to come meet with other parents and caregivers for coffee and conversation at Autism Calgary.
Southwood United Church Coping and Caring
This caring group meets monthly to support caregivers and those dealing with difficult times. All are welcome. 2nd Monday of every month at 1:00pm in the Library.
Spectrum Promising Association (SPA)
A NPO for Chinese families of children with Autism in Calgary. A supportive network for Chinese ASD families to unite them together, to break down language and culture barriers for navigating the systems including FSCD, PDD, education, and communities. Promotes evidence-based interventions to support individuals with ASD and their families. Offers peer mentorship and lived experience support to ASD individuals and families through focused, non-specialized guidance. Empower individuals with ASD to develop their strengths and reach their potential through a person-centered, strength-based approach, with opportunities for volunteering and group activities.
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