Coping Cat Group
Ages: 9 to 12 years of age (plus 3 sessions for parent/caregiver).
Format: 8-week group, in-person.
The Coping Cat Group is a cognitive-behavioural program for children and youth experiencing elevated anxiety. In this 8-week group, children and youth learn to recognize anxious thoughts, develop coping strategies, and gradually face anxiety-provoking situations through structured activities and homework.
Parents or caregivers participate in sessions 1, 4, and 8, complete a mandatory Coping Cat Screener and Intake Interview, and support their child in completing group tasks. This collaborative approach helps reinforce skills at home and ensures the program is most effective.
LEGO Social Skills Group
Ages: 7 to 11 years of age.
Format: 5-day consecutive program, offered twice a year.
The LEGO Social Skills Group provides children with a hands-on, collaborative environment to develop social and communication skills. Through guided tasks and clearly defined roles, participants practice teamwork, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and supportive communication in a fun, interactive setting.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Ages: 14 to 17 years of age (plus parent/caregiver or support person).
Format: 16-week program, currently offered virtually.
The DBT Skills Group helps teens explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours using a mindful approach. Participants learn practical skills to improve emotional regulation, build resilience, and strengthen coping strategies. Parents or caregivers also participate to support the youth’s progress. Teens are expected to commit to each 4-week segment of the program for full benefit.
Referral and Intake Process
- Accessing our services begins at Central Intake. To facilitate the intake process, we recommend that you complete the online self-referral form, available here.
- If you prefer to complete the self-referral over the telephone, please call us at 1-877-539-0463, and our team will support you.
- Once a referral is received, our team will contact you to schedule an intake appointment, where we will get to know your strengths, needs, and concerns, and complete a standardized screening tool to better understand the level of support required; this process helps determine whether this service is the best fit or if an alternate service may better meet your or your child’s unique needs.