Camino is the unification of the important work of Carizon Family & Community Services, Monica Place and KW Counselling.
Our mission is to support individuals and families as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health.
Over 16,500 people served last year
8 locations across Waterloo Region
Camino offers a variety of programs across the mental health continuum, from prevention services to intensive treatment.
We serve people of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to deliver equitable programs and services and have interpretation available for anyone who needs it.
Our services are offered on a sliding fee scale which means no one is ever turned away, because of an inability to pay for services. And this is only possible because of the support provided by our community of supporters
Services Offered to Our Community
Family and Individual Therapy
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Through our Children’s Counselling Services, we help families to overcome a wide range of children’s emotional, behavioural, school or relationship challenges.
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In a safe and supportive environment, we offer professional counselling/psychotherapy to individuals, couples/partners, families, and groups.
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We offer confidential single-session counselling and therapeutic conversations in person, virtually or by phone.
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We partner with the Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region to raise awareness and deliver supports to anyone at risk and/or experiencing gender-based violence.
Community and Youth Development
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We connect you to resources to navigate challenges, build connections and support your wellbeing.
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We offer academic, social, financial, and one-on-one supports to youth living in priority communities through the Pathways to Education Program in Kitchener.
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We support newcomers to Canada with outreach programs, group/individual counselling for refugees, and educational workshops to build community capacity.
Family Supports
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We support the physical and emotional wellbeing of pregnant and parenting youth and their children by offering a variety of programs and responsive, individualized support.
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We offer programs to support pregnant people, parents, and their children, connecting them with resources in their communities and develop skills.
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We are here to partner with your family if your child is experiencing mental health, social, emotional, or behavioural concerns. We also offer community Respite services and home-based family support.
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We offer supportive services for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) and questioning kids, teens, adults, and their families in Waterloo Region.
Did you know that September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month?
Children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), often struggle to succeed in the mainstream education system. The good news is that with some specific accommodations they can learn and thrive in an educational setting and get what they need to be set up for their transition to the world of work. A key part of our Fort and Temenos program is self-advocacy! Watch this video about living with FASD, created with the help of the children and youth in our programs.