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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.

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Family FunctioningSocial Connections

The Habit Lab

Get Support The Habit Lab Practical skills and tools to set themselves up to incorporate new habits …

Mental Health and Well-Being

Coping With Anxiety

A supportive group focused on building practical skills to manage anxiety in everyday life.

Mental Health and Well-Being

Good Grief

Experiencing grief and loss is a normal part of being human. Good Grief offers a supportive space to learn about grief and the role it can play in our lives.

Family FunctioningMental Health and Well-Being

Parenting Anxious Kids

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.

Family FunctioningFinancial WellnessSupports for Older Adults

Financial Education Workshops

Carya offers Financial Education workshops to help individuals (18+) and families gain the knowledge and skills needed to make confident financial decisions.

Family Functioning

Parent Chat

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.

Family FunctioningSocial Connections

Food & Mood

Try a taste of Carya this summer and get a glimpse of what’s coming this fall.

Mental Health and Well-Being

CMHA Recovery College Workshops

Discover a supportive community dedicated to fostering personal growth and empowerment.

Social Connections

Fitness and Wellness

In collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations, Carya offers a variety of free programming that …

Social Connections

Culinary Arts

Food brings people together. The act of breaking bread with others nourishes not only our bodies but creates …

Social Connections

Community and Connection Building

From heartwarming conversations with trusted friends to the shared joy of community gatherings and even the …

Social Connections

Art and Creativity

Art transcends boundaries, weaving connections among individuals, communities, and cultures.

Mental Health and Well-BeingSocial Connections

Time to Grow

Time to Grow is an opportunity for adults who are looking to return to learning and are facing barriers.

Mental Health and Well-BeingSupports for Older Adults

Relationships with your Adult Children

The Relationships with Your Adult Children program offers support and resources for older adults grappling with relationship issues with their adult children.

Family FunctioningSocial Connections

Parent-Child Mother Goose®

Parent-Child Mother Goose® helps strengthen your bond with your children through learning songs, rhymes, and stories that soothe, teach, and play together.

Mental Health and Well-Being

I am Enough

Explore themes of courage, compassion, worthiness and the power of wholehearted living through guided conversations and directed journaling activities

Mental Health and Well-BeingSupports for Older Adults

Aging with Purpose

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’.

Family FunctioningMental Health and Well-Being

Minds In Motion

Cool Kids supports children and their parents understand their experiences and build coping skills together.

Family FunctioningSocial Connections

Circle of Security

Get Support Circle of Security Circle of Security is a group that helps parents better understand …

Mental Health and Well-Being

Building Resilience

Gain a better understanding of resilience and it’s importance to our well-being.