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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.

04/01/2026

Now booking! 💻
Virtual therapy for adults and teens!
Whether you’re navigating big emotions, trauma, or the pressures of high performance, support is here and ready for you.

Our services are available in both French and English.

Book your session today and take the first step toward support.

To learn more:
📧 admin@cafco-ceafo.ca
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca

Réservez dès maintenant! 💻
Thérapie virtuelle pour adultes et adolescents!
Que vous traversiez de fortes émotions, un traumatisme ou les pressions liées à la performance, du soutien est là pour vous.

Services disponibles en français et en anglais.

Prenez rendez-vous dès aujourd’hui et faites le premier pas vers du soutien.

Pour en savoir plus :
📧 admin@cafco-ceafo.ca
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca

03/25/2026

Votre enfant présente de l’anxiété, des grandes inquiétudes ou un TOC? Vous n’êtes pas seul·e!

Notre groupe S.P.A.C.E. (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) de 7 semaines vise à aider les parents à mieux comprendre l’anxiété et à apprendre des stratégies concrètes, fondées sur des données probantes, pour soutenir leur enfant tout en renforçant leur confiance comme parent.

🗓 Date de début: 16 avril
🕐 Quand: Les jeudis, de 13 h à 14 h
💻 Format: Virtuel
🇫🇷 Langue: Offert en français
💲 Coût: 125 $/séance
👨‍👩‍👧 Pour: Parents d’enfants de la maternelle à la 12e année

Les places sont limitées!
📩 Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca
📞 613-567-0777
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca

Is your child struggling with anxiety, big worries, or OCD? You’re not alone!

Our 7-week S.P.A.C.E. (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) group is designed to help caregivers better understand anxiety and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support their child while strengthening their confidence as a parent.

🗓 Start date: April 16
🕐 When: Thursdays, 1:00–2:00 PM
💻 Format: Virtual
🇫🇷 Language: Offered in French
💲 Cost: $125 per session
👨‍👩‍👧 Who: Parents of children in JK–Grade 12

Spots are limited!
📩 Register today: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca
📞 613-567-0777
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca

03/13/2026

Understanding assessment results can be challenging🧠

The Brain Building Book by Dr. Liz Angoff is an interactive workbook designed for children and teens to help them better understand their neuropsychological or cognitive assessment results in a positive and empowering way. 📘

Through engaging activities and simple explanations, the book helps youth explore their unique learning style, strengths, and challenges, turning complex testing results into something meaningful and accessible. Rather than focusing only on difficulties, it encourages a strengths-based understanding of how their brain works. ✨

It can also help parents continue these important conversations at home, providing families with tools and language to talk about learning differences in a supportive way. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The Brain Building Book is available for purchase at our clinic for $20. 💰
We accept cash or e-transfer.

Available in English and French 🇨🇦 Simply visit our Admin Office to pick up a copy. 📍

03/12/2026

🚨 Only ONE spot left in each group! 🚨
Our Cool Kids Anxiety Group is starting soon, and we have just 1 spot remaining for Grades 3–5 and 1 spot remaining for Grades 6–8.
📅 Starts: Monday, March 23
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Location: In person at CAFCO
🗓 Duration: 10 weeks
This supportive, skills-based group helps kids learn practical strategies to understand and manage anxiety in a fun and encouraging environment.
Spots are almost full—reach out to secure the last remaining spaces! ✨

02/27/2026

Meet part of the CAFCO team ❤️. We are here to support you. Thank you for the idea.

02/19/2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics may be fully underway but at CAFCO, we know some real champions 🐾🏅

If our pets were Olympic athletes, they’d win gold in comfort, connection, and unconditional support.

Did you know interacting with animals can lower stress, ease anxiety, and boost mood? Sometimes healing looks like a wagging tail and a familiar face.

Because mental health support comes in many forms and sometimes it has four paws.

02/18/2026

Therapy group cycles are starting soon at CAFCO💙

We’re offering a variety of in-person and virtual groups for children, teens, and caregivers, including:

✨ The Growth Zone ✨ Cool Kids  ✨ Correction Through Connection  ✨ S.P.A.C.E. (EN & FR)  ✨ Ne Pète Pas les Plombs  ✨ Teen Grief Circle ✨ Art Therapy for Teens

Spots are limited!

📩 To register, email us at groups@cafco-ceafo.ca or visit our website!  

Les cycles de groupes de thérapie commencent bientôt chez CEAFO 💙

Nous offrons une variété de groupes en présentiel et en virtuel pour les enfants, les adolescent·e·s et les proches aidant·e·s, notamment:

✨ S.P.A.C.E. (FR) ✨ Ne pète pas les plombs

Les places sont limitées!

📩 Pour vous inscrire, écrivez-nous à groups@cafco-ceafo.ca ou visitez notre site web!

02/11/2026

We’re excited to share that we’ve created a small Waiting Room Library📚

Our goal is to offer supportive, accessible resources for children, teens, and families while you’re here. Whether that’s learning about emotions, building coping skills, exploring neurodiversity, or finding parenting support.

We’ve added books and materials in both English and French, including:
* Children’s books about emotions and self-regulation
* Teen mental health resources
* Parenting and caregiver support books
* Psycho educational tools and coping strategies
* Neurodiversity-affirming resources

We hope these materials offer comfort, validation, and practical tools while you wait💛

Feel welcome to comment any recommendations!

02/06/2026

✨ Registration is now open! ✨
CAFCO’s Correction through Connection group is an 8-week virtual program for parents and caregivers of children in JK–Grade 12.
Has anyone ever called your child a “deeply feeling kid” or a “super feeler”? Do big emotions sometimes take over — for them and for you?
You’re not alone 💛 This group offers practical, real-life strategies you can start using right away to support your child and yourself.
Details: 📍 Virtual (Zoom) 🗓️ 8 weeks 💲 $125 per family 👩‍🏫 Facilitated by Christie Byvelds, RSW, MSW
📩 For more information: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca
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02/05/2026

✨ Groupes francophones offerts au CEAFO

Nous offrons toujours des groupes en français pour les jeunes et les parents, avec des places actuellement disponibles!

S.P.A.C.E. (Virtuel)
Pour les parents d’enfants vivant avec de grandes inquiétudes, de l’anxiété ou un TOC (maternelle à la 12e année).
7 semaines

Ne Pète Pas les Plombs! (En personne)
Pour les enfants de la 1re à la 6e année ayant des difficultés avec la régulation des émotions.
8 semaines
Inclut 3 séances pour les parents

💲 $125/séance
✔️ Couvert par la plupart des régimes d’assurance collective

📩 groups@cafco-ceafo.ca
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca

✨ French Groups available at CAFCO

We continue to offer French groups for children and parents at CAFCO, with space currently available!

S.P.A.C.E. (Virtual)
For parents and caregivers of children experiencing big worries, anxiety, or OCD (JK–Grade 12).
7 weeks

Ne Pète Pas les Plombs! (In-Person)
For children in Grade 1–6 who are working on emotion regulation skills.
8 weeks
Includes 3 parent sessions

💲 $125/session
✔️ Covered by most extended health benefits

📩 groups@cafco-ceafo.ca
🌐 www.cafco-ceafo.ca

02/03/2026

🌟 Rencontrez nos animatrices du groupe Ne Pète Pas les Plombs!
Michela DiStefano, une clinicienne à CAFCO, et Danika Quenneville, interne en psychologie clinique, animeront le prochain cycle du groupe Ne Pète Pas les Plombs offert en français.
Ensemble, elles offrent un espace sécurisé, structuré et amusant!
Ce groupe de thérapie est destiné aux d’enfants de la 2e à la 6e année ayant des difficultés à réguler leurs émotions.

📧 Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui en envoyant un courriel à: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

🌟 Meet our Group Facilitators for Ne Pète Pas les Plombs!
Michela DiStefano, a clinician at CAFCO, and Danika Quenneville, a clinical psychology intern, will be facilitating the upcoming French cycle of Ne Pète Pas les Plombs! Together, they provide a safe, structured, and fun space!
Ne Pète Pas les Plombs is a therapy group for children from grade 2 to 6 struggling with emotion regulation.

📧 Register today by emailing: groups@cafco-ceafo.ca

01/29/2026

🌟Navigating Our Waitlist!

We know that waiting for care can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to make the process as clear and supportive as possible.

This post includes:
📝 How to join our waitlist
⏳ Current estimated wait times for our services
👥 How to be added to the waitlist for our group therapy services

If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to contact us at
📧 admin@cafco-ceafo.ca

🌟Comprendre notre liste d’attente!

Nous savons que l’attente pour accéder à des services peut être difficile, et nous souhaitons rendre le processus aussi clair et rassurant que possible.

Ce message présente:
📝 Comment s’inscrire sur notre liste d’attente
⏳ Les délais d’attente estimés pour nos services
👥 Comment être ajouté·e à la liste d’attente pour la thérapie de groupe

Pour toute question ou pour du soutien, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à
📧 admin@cafco-ceafo.ca

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

Website

http://www.cafco-ceafo.ca/

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