The Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa - CAFCO

The Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa - CAFCO A multidisciplinary and bilingual mental health clinic for Ottawa's youth.

The Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa (CAFCO) is a bilingual and multidisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to providing a range of health care services for Ottawa families, with a primary focus on mental health. We offer personalised and professional care, with the goal of helping children, adolescents, and their families to develop healthy and fulfilling relationships, grounded in the principles of dignity and respect. Due to the collaborative and multidisciplinary nature of our group, we are able to offer our clients unparalleled access to a wide range of therapeutic options. CAFCO was created to respond to a number of needs that, though working in the field and consulting with various groups, its founders identified as existing within the Ottawa area. Our main goals are to be able to offer services in a very timely manner (we return all calls within 48 hours and an appointment is usually offered within a week), with a focus on research-based approaches to treatment. We are also committed to providing services to families in a very warm environment that is non-institutional and as home-like as possible.

November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month 💙At CAFCO, we recognize that grief is heavy and can be hard to navigate. Ev...
11/20/2025

November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month 💙

At CAFCO, we recognize that grief is heavy and can be hard to navigate. Everyone deserves compassion, understanding, and a safe space where they can feel supported.

For teens who are navigating loss, our Teen Grief Circle offers a safe and supportive environment to connect with others and share experiences. No one should have to grieve alone.

Register today by contacting groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

For more information, visit: https://www.cafco-ceafo.ca/teen-grief-circle/

Let’s continue working together to support young people in our community 💙

We have one spot remaining in the S.P.A.C.E group starting Thursday, November 7th! S.P.A.C.E is a virtual caregiver-base...
10/30/2025

We have one spot remaining in the S.P.A.C.E group starting Thursday, November 7th!

S.P.A.C.E is a virtual caregiver-based program for children and adolescents struggling with anxiety. It focuses on helping caregivers make changes to their own behaviours to better support their child.

If you, or someone you know are interested, please reach out to groups@cafco-ceafo.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Losing someone you love is never easy. For teens, grief can feel especially overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a saf...
10/28/2025

Losing someone you love is never easy. For teens, grief can feel especially overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a safe and supportive space for youth ages 13–19 to connect, share, and heal together.

💬 In our group, the Teen Grief Support Circle, we’ll explore:
• Understanding grief and emotions
• Changes to identity after loss
• Navigating family and friend relationships
• Coping tools and everyday strategies

Whenever possible, we’ll divide into younger and older teen groups to allow for age-appropriate discussion.

🗓️ Wednesdays, 7–8:30 pm
• Starting November 12th!
📍 Location: CAFCO, 1815 Alta Vista Drive, Unit 103, Ottawa, ON K1G 3Y6
• Cost: $125 per session (covered by most extended health benefits)
👩‍⚕️ Facilitator: Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW

Before joining, we’ll schedule a brief call with you (and a parent/guardian if needed) to answer questions and make sure the group feels like the right fit.

✨ Grief is heavy — you don’t have to carry it alone.
📧 To learn more or register: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

We’re excited to highlight our upcoming 10-week virtual DBT family skills group for caregivers and youth (grades 9-12)!T...
10/23/2025

We’re excited to highlight our upcoming 10-week virtual DBT family skills group for caregivers and youth (grades 9-12)!

This program is designed to support teens and parents together, focusing on:
• managing depression & anxiety
• coping with intense emotions and mood swings
• reducing impulsive or self-destructive behaviours
• strengthening family & peer relationships

We currently have one final parent/child duo spot available and would love to welcome the right family to join us. The group meets Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM via Zoom, runs for 10 weeks, and is structured to equip participants with evidence-based skills that support resilience, connection and healthier relationships.

👉 If you know a teen (in grades 9-12) and a caregiver who might benefit — or if you’re that family — please reach out! For more info or to register: email groups@cafco-ceafo.ca or visit our website: https://www.cafco-ceafo.ca/dbt-skills-family-group/

Help us spread the word and support more families in growing stronger together. Thank you!

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10/21/2025

🧠 October is ADHD Awareness Month! At CAFCO, we proudly support neurodiverse children, adolescents, adults, and families - including those with ADHD.
We offer compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses challenges commonly associated with ADHD, such as emotion regulation, focus, impulsivity, and social skills.

Our services include:
✅ Individual counselling
✅ Family support
✅ Psychological assessments (including ADHD)
✅ Group therapy programs

✨ Group programs that are especially helpful for those with ADHD include:
Don’t Flip Your Lid! - Emotion regulation group for kids (EN/FR)
SPACE - Support group for parents of anxious children (EN/FR)
The Growth Zone Group – Skills-focused group for teens navigating common challenges (EN)
DBT Skills Family Group – Caregivers & youth learn tools together (EN)
We also offer other therapeutic groups for anxiety, parenting, and more.

🔗 Learn more on our website: https://www.cafco-ceafo.ca/

Let’s reduce stigma, raise awareness, and empower those living with ADHD to thrive.💛

🧠 Octobre est le Mois de sensibilisation au TDAH! Au CEAFO, nous sommes fiers de soutenir les enfants, adolescent·e·s, adultes et familles neurodivers·es, y compris les personnes vivant avec un TDAH.

Nos services, fondés sur les données probantes, visent à soutenir les défis souvent associés au TDAH: régulation des émotions, attention, impulsivité et habiletés sociales.

Nous offrons:
✅ Counselling individuel
✅ Soutien familial
✅ Évaluations psychologiques (y compris le TDAH)
✅ Programmes de thérapie de groupe

✨ Groupes particulièrement utiles pour les personnes ayant un TDAH:
Don’t Flip Your Lid! – Groupe de régulation des émotions pour enfants (FR/EN)
SPACE - Groupe de soutien pour les aidant·e·s d’enfants anxieux (EN/FR)
Nous proposons également d'autres groupes en lien avec l’anxiété, la parentalité, et plus encore.

🔗 Voir notre site Web pour en savoir plus: https://www.cafco-ceafo.ca/fr/

Ensemble, brisons les tabous, sensibilisons et soutenons les personnes vivant avec le TDAH.💛

Est-ce que votre enfant réagit facilement avec intensité? 💛Rencontre-t-il parfois des défis pour retrouver son calme lor...
10/10/2025

Est-ce que votre enfant réagit facilement avec intensité? 💛
Rencontre-t-il parfois des défis pour retrouver son calme lorsqu’il est frustré? 😓
A-t-il besoin de plus de temps pour se calmer? ⏳

Si vous avez répondu oui à une ou plusieurs de ces questions, ce groupe sur la régulation émotionnelle pourrait être pour vous. 💡

Nous utilisons des approches fondées sur des données probantes, notamment:
• Thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC)
• Thérapie comportementale dialectique (TCD)
• Pleine conscience
• Techniques axées sur le corps

Inscrivez votre enfant aujourd’hui et observez-le grandir en confiance et bien-être! ✨

Does your child react intensely? 💛
Do they sometimes struggle to calm down when frustrated? 😓
Do they need extra time to settle? ⏳

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this emotional regulation group could be for you. 💡

We use evidence-based approaches, including:
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness
• Body-centered techniques

Register your child today and watch them grow in confidence and well-being! ✨

Notre programme de 8 semaines comprend: ✨ 8 séances de groupe pour les jeunes afin de développer leurs compétences en ré...
10/08/2025

Notre programme de 8 semaines comprend:
✨ 8 séances de groupe pour les jeunes afin de développer leurs compétences en régulation des émotions.
✨ 3 séances virtuelles animées par des cliniciennes pour soutenir les aidant·e·s.
🗓️ Don't Flip Your Lid (FR) commence le 30 octobre et aura lieu tous les jeudis!
Pourquoi participer?
✔️ Un espace sécuritaire et bienveillant pour les enfants.
✔️ Des outils pratiques pour gérer les grandes émotions.
✔️ Un accompagnement expert pour les aidant·e·s.
📩 Inscrivez-vous: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

Our 8-week program offers:
✨ 8 group sessions for kids to develop emotion regulation skills.
✨ 3 virtual clinician-led sessions for caregivers, providing support and guidance.
🗓️ Don't Flip Your Lid (FR) starts October 30th and runs every Thursday!
Why join?
✔️ Safe and supportive space for kids.
✔️ Practical tools to manage big emotions.
✔️ Empowering caregivers with expert advice.
📩 Register today: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

📣 Big emotions? We've got support - now in both English and French! 🌟 Starting October 30th, our 8 week emotion regulati...
10/02/2025

📣 Big emotions? We've got support - now in both English and French!
🌟 Starting October 30th, our 8 week emotion regulation group Don't Flip Your Lid will be available in French for grades 1-6 and their caregivers.
💜 Let's make emotional wellness more accessible for all!
📩 Registration or questions: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

📣 Des grandes émotions? On est là pour vous - maintenant en français et en anglais!
🌟 À partir du 30 octobre, notre groupe de régulation émotionnelle de 8 semaines Don't Flip Your Lid sera offert en français pour les enfants de la 1re à la 6e année et leurs aidant.e.s.
💜 Rendons le bien-être émotionnel accessible à tous!
📩 Inscription ou questions: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

CAFCO group programs are open for registration!Support for anxiety, grief, emotion regulation & more - for kids, teens, ...
10/01/2025

CAFCO group programs are open for registration!
Support for anxiety, grief, emotion regulation & more - for kids, teens, and parents.
🌟 Some groups offered in French & English!

📧 Register now: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

Les inscriptions aux groupes de CEAFO sont ouvertes!
Soutien pour l’anxiété, le deuil, la régulation des émotions et plus encore - pour les enfants, les adolescents et les parents.
🌟 Certains groupes offerts en français et en anglais!

📧 Inscrivez-vous: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

Grief is hard — but you don’t have to go through it alone.Our Teen Grief Circle is a safe, supportive space for ages 13–...
09/18/2025

Grief is hard — but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Our Teen Grief Circle is a safe, supportive space for ages 13–19 to share, listen, and heal together.
To register: email groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

⭐️Register with us today for our fall group sessions! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE⭐️ Email groups@cafco-ceafo.ca for more inf...
08/26/2025

⭐️Register with us today for our fall group sessions! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE⭐️ Email groups@cafco-ceafo.ca for more information!

Address

1815 Alta Vista Drive Unit 103
Ottawa, ON
K1G3Y6

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16135670777

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