caregivers and family

Are you a family caregiver supporting someone 65 and over? Do you want to learn more about tax credits and how you can apply? In this webinar,
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) returns to discuss tax credits for persons with disabilities, and caregivers of adults 65+. Join the Ontario Caregiver Organization to learn about:
Disability Tax Credit
• Overview of the credit
• Eligibility and how to apply
CRA will also share useful information on Medical expenses, Canada caregiver credit, Home Accessibility Tax Credit, Ontario Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit,

L’Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC), en collaboration
avec Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC),
présente un webinaire pour les personnes handicapées et
les personnes aidantes naturelles prenant soin d’enfants
de tous âges.
Joignez-vous à nous pour en savoir plus sur le crédit
d’impôt pour personnes handicapées.
• Aperçu du crédit
• Admissibilité et comment demander le crédit
Nous parlerons également des autres avantages fiscaux,
y compris la prestation pour enfants handicapés, le crédit
canadien pour personnes aidantes naturelles, les frais

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) along with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is presenting a webinar for persons with disabilities, and caregivers of children of all ages. Join the Ontario Caregiver Organization to learn more about:

Disability Tax Credit
• Overview of the credit
• Eligibility and how to apply
We will also discuss other tax benefits including Child Disability Benefit, Canada Caregiver credit, Medical expenses, Home Accessibility Tax Credit, Registered
Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), and Canada Disability Savings Grant/Bond

Le programme ANCRÉ a pour but de vous outiller sur l’aidance naturelle, votre propre santé mentale et votre bien-être. Vous recevrez des stratégies, des outils et des ressources pour mieux gérer les émotions qui accompagnent l’aidance naturelle.

Notre Programme :

The SCALE Program returns on October 10th, 2023!

The SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being needs by offering:

The 3rd Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC)
Health In | Equity Conference

October 20-21, 2023 — Digital Conference

The Canadian Children, Youth and Coes (CCYC) In | Equity Conference is an interdisciplinary conference designed to bring together pediatric health and allied health care professionals to address health care inequities from birth to adolescence using a family-centred approach.

On behalf of the Minister of Health’s Patient and Family Advisory Council (MPFAC Chair) Betty-Lou Kristy, we are very pleased to let you know that the Minister of Health’s Patient and Family Advisory Council has released its 2022-23 annual report:

What Now? A discussion about health and mental health after 3 pandemic years.

An interactive conversation with a psychiatrist, an occupational therapist and a family physician facilitated by family caregivers.

Register for this online event here: What Now? A discussion about health & mental health after 3 pandemic years Tickets, Thu, 15 Jun 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Who it is for:

A CAMH Education Achieve Event

Join us for this IN-PERSON event to learn about the various ways CAMH is addressing the opioid crisis

Thursday June 8th 2023 11 AM - 1 PM DROP IN anytime!

No registration required.

Visit interactive stations to learn more about

- CAMH programs and supports

- Virtual reality and live demos on how to administer naloxone

- Consumer health information and books

- Harm reduction supplies (naloxone kits available)

- Courses and trainings for professionals and the public

These yoga sessions will be happening weekly, in person at 1025 Queen Street West each Wednesday in June, 4 - 5 PM.

Register for all June sessions here: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

In recognition of Seniors Month, Service Canada returns to the Ontario Caregiver Organization webinar series to provide a presentation on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Join us to learn about:

Working with parental self-blame with cognitive and emotion-focused techniques

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Please join us on Thursday February 23rd 2023 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. To access this online workshop, please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/gambling

Many psychological treatment models for bipolar disorder emphasize the need for mood stabilizing medication and focus on methods of ensuring medication adherence. Although medications can be helpful for some people, modern cognitive behavioural therapies also emphasize cognitive approaches to mood stabilization. This 5-Day experiential workshop focuses on developing clinical skills for working with clients experiencing bipolar disorder to reduce mood swings and enhance recovery.