We hope you enjoy our December E-newsletter. After a small break, we’re back to bring you Carizon news and updates about mental health and wellbeing in our community.
As the year comes to a close, it’s important to take time to look back. It’s through this reflection we recognize what has been, prepare for what can be, and rejoice in the moments and people we cherish the most.
This year at Carizon has been full of growth. Our four-year strategic plan, developed in collaboration with employees, volunteers, community partners, clients, and families, has become our guide for everything we do.
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We believe wholeheartedly in our strategic direction and you can see evidence of this when you walk through any of our locations.
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of you who supported our work this year. You make it possible for us to help people in our community find support, hope, and build resilience when life gets tough.
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Wishing you and your family a warm holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year!
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Carizon Holiday Hours
Our locations will be closed on
December 25, 26 & 27
, as well as
January 1
.
Walk-in counselling hours on Tuesday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 31:
10 am to 2 pm.
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Create a Holiday Stress Coping Plan
The holiday season often brings unwelcome
guests - like stress and anxiety.
The positive side of holiday stress is that it's predictable and we can pre-plan to manage it before it starts.
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The Launch of Woebot in Waterloo Region
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Carizon & the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network recently launched the Woebot app, now available
FREE
to all residents of Guelph, Wellington County & Waterloo Region!
The artificially intelligent app provides tailored guidance to think and feel better. It can be used as an early intervention self-help tool for mild mental health challenges, in conjunction with counselling, or as additional support after counselling ends.
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Counselling:
All of us face personal struggles. Often, we can cope with these issues, but occasionally, problems can be solved clearly and quickly with professional support.
Children’s Mental Health:
helps children and youth struggling with social, emotional or behavioural concerns through family-centered intensive treatment and early intervention programs.
Community Services:
reaches out to the community to bring specific services to groups of people who need them most, in locations where support is essential to family wellbeing.
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Numbers don’t tell the whole story.
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Upcoming Counselling Groups
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The new year means new group programs. Click
here
to view our Winter 2020 counselling groups.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Carizon
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Carizon Ambassador
Passionate about mental health and well-being and not afraid to share it? The Carizon Ambassador helps promote our programs and services around the Region of Waterloo.
Tutor - Pathways to Education
Do you have a passion for education? Pathways Volunteer Tutors help high school students develop skills, confidence and positive learning attitudes to influence academic success.
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If you or someone you know is interested in the positions above, contact Katie, our Volunteer & Student Coordinator, for more information
here
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Still Need Some Holiday Gifts?
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Delight family and friends with the gift of live entertainment while making a difference in the lives of people in our community!
Tickets are only
$50
and every dollar goes to support Carizon's mental health and wellbeing programs. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
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The holiday season is a time traditionally focused on giving to others and being with friends and family. At Carizon, we hosted our seasonal All Staff gathering to celebrate the amazing people who are the heartbeat of our organization.
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There was good food, great company, and some much-needed time to recognize all of the achievements our employees have made this year.
As we celebrated our accomplishments we recognize this would not be possible without your support. Our staff wanted to extend their gratitude, here are a few messages from them:
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Please consider including Carizon in your giving plans this holiday season. Your support ensures that no one is ever turned away from counselling services and that children, youth and families who are struggling to manage life's challenges are equipped with tools to help them thrive in their community.
Because of you, our community can heal, grow and create brighter futures.
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Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year from our Carizon family!
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