As one of Calgary’s oldest social impact agencies, Carya supports thousands of individuals and families each year through a comprehensive offering of low-barrier programs and services that strengthen family functioning, enhance mental health, improve living conditions, and increase social connections.
For questions about Carya programs and services, please call our intake line at (403) 205-5244.
The Parenting Anxious Kids program offers education, resources, and a supportive space for parents and caregivers of children aged 6-14 experiencing anxiety. Over 8 weeks, you’ll gain practical strategies to better understand your child’s anxiety, build their confidence, and support their emotional well-being.
Carya offers Financial Education workshops to help individuals (18+) and families gain the knowledge and skills needed to make confident financial decisions.
Discover the joy of Play Lab during playful sessions where parents, caregivers, and children connect through simple activities, build emotional skills, and enjoy quality time together. After the play session, reflect on the experience through conversation with parents and facilitators.
Connect with a supportive community and gain valuable insights into your parenting journey. Share your experiences, both the highs and lows, with others who truly understand! Enjoy coffee, snacks, laughter and tears in a welcoming circle.
Discover a supportive community dedicated to fostering personal growth and empowerment.
In collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations, Carya offers a variety of free programming that …
Food brings people together. The act of breaking bread with others nourishes not only our bodies but creates …
From heartwarming conversations with trusted friends to the shared joy of community gatherings and even the …
Art transcends boundaries, weaving connections among individuals, communities, and cultures.
Embrace all your feelings, including discomfort, and discover why we have emotions and how they help us become more aware of our needs.
Time to Grow is an opportunity for adults who are looking to return to learning and are facing barriers.
The Relationships with Your Adult Children program offers support and resources for older adults grappling with relationship issues with their adult children.
Parent-Child Mother Goose® helps strengthen your bond with your children through learning songs, rhymes, and stories that soothe, teach, and play together.
Designed for individuals experiencing difficulties with acquiring too much stuff and/or having a difficult time discarding things.
Connect with other families as you strengthen the bond between you and your little one.
Explore themes of courage, compassion, worthiness and the power of wholehearted living through guided conversations and directed journaling activities
These workshops are offered by the YW and are intended to support participants with tools related to healthy relationships.
An 8-week group for older adults designed to improve your understanding of various challenges related to aging and what it means to ‘age well’.
Get Support Circle of Security Circle of Security is a group that helps parents better understand …
Gain a better understanding of resilience and it’s importance to our well-being.