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 Analysts). 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 November 19, 2025 – December 17, 2025
Schedule:
- Week # 1 (First Session) Wednesday, November 19 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Week # 2: Wednesday, November 26 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Week # 3: Wednesday, December 3 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Week # 4: Wednesday, December 10 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Week # 5: (Final Session): Wednesday, December 17 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
*The first session starts at 2:30 pm and ends at 4:30 pm
Topics:
- Week # 1 (Introductions): Addressing Caregiver Burnout & Stress with Self-Care
- Week # 2: Group Discussions and Guest Speaker: Passport Funding (Family Service Toronto)
- Week # 3: Internal CAMH Speaker: Behaviour Analyst
- Week # 4: Internal CAMH Speaker: Occupational Therapist
- Week # 5 (Final Session): Resource Navigation and Coping Skills
Location: Virtual WebEx meetings will be sent for each session once participants are registered