Bien-être des Enfants et des Parents- KAPWB

What Bien-être des Enfants et des Parents- KAPWB does

KAPWB (Kids and Parents Well-Being), operating bilingually as Bien-être des Enfants et des Parents, is a federally registered Canadian not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It delivers mental health and family well-being support services to caregivers, parents, children, and community members, with a primary focus on caregivers of individuals with dementia and those supporting people with depression and suicidal thoughts. Its service portfolio includes two core pilot programs—the Dementia Caregiver Support Program and the Depression & Suicidal Thoughts Caregiver Support Program—supplemented by the Global Conflicts & Mental Health Program, recurring virtual community discussions and webinars, and a planned Individual Counseling Services offering contingent on funding.

Service delivery is entirely human-led and virtual-first, anchored by moderated group sessions and webinars facilitated by licensed mental health professionals drawn from its cross-provincial Mental Health Care Provider Network in Ontario and Quebec, with occasional in-person sessions held at Heartwood House in Ottawa. The organization operates without proprietary technology products, relying instead on standard video conferencing and digital marketing channels (website at kapwb.ca, mailing list, and social media).

KAPWB's business model is donation- and grant-driven, providing subsidized or free services to address affordability gaps and waitlists in the Ottawa region's mental health ecosystem. It recruits volunteers and licensed clinicians, and its strategic roadmap envisions expansion into tailored programs for veterans, women, refugees, single parents, orphaned children, immigrants, educators, and additional therapy modalities once sustainable funding is secured.

Name

Bien-être des Enfants et des Parents- KAPWB

Legal name

Kids and Parents Well-Being

Website

https://kapwb.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KAPWB is a federally registered Canadian nonprofit in Ottawa delivering free and subsidized mental health support—primarily to dementia and depression caregivers—through webinars, group sessions, and a licensed provider network across Ontario and Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAIAL

Community Health, Health Promotion & Behavior Change (SBCC)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Global Health & Population Programs

SECONDARYEDAJALAK

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAJAKAE

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

Keywords

• Mental health support
• Caregiver counseling
• Nonprofit mental health
• Family wellbeing services
• Community group therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a federally registered Canadian not-for-profit organization, KAPWB operates primarily through charitable donations and grant funding. The organization is working toward establishing sustainable funding to support its pilot programs in caregiver mental health support.
2. Subsidized/Free Services: Individual counseling and support services are provided on a subsidized or free basis, subject to funding availability. The organization aims to bridge gaps in affordable mental health services, particularly for those lacking insurance coverage or facing long waitlists for free services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KAPWB is a federally registered Canadian not-for-profit that delivers moderated group sessions, webinars, and community workshops for caregivers and families, with two core pilot programs: the Dementia Caregiver Support Program and the Depression & Suicidal Thoughts Caregiver Support Program. Services are provided by licensed mental health professionals and supplemented by a Global Conflicts & Mental Health initiative and a planned Individual Counseling Services offering, delivered virtually and at Heartwood House in Ottawa.

Product overview

KAPWB (Kids and Parents Well-Being) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organization offering a portfolio of mental health and family well-being programs. The core offerings include the Depression & Suicidal Thoughts Caregiver Support Program and the Dementia Caregiver Support Program, which provide group counseling sessions, webinars, and resources moderated by licensed mental health professionals. The organization is developing Individual Counseling Services for future expansion. The service delivery model includes a Mental Health Care Provider Network connecting qualified professionals with program participants. All programs are delivered through virtual community discussions and workshops. The organization operates from Ottawa, Ontario with services targeting caregivers, families, and individuals in Ontario and Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Support provided to caregivers of individuals with dementia and depression through group sessions, webinars, and resources

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kids Help Phone: National Canadian e-mental health service for youth and families. Comparable in its mental health support mission for parents and children, but operates nationally and is heavily technology-enabled.
• Alzheimer Society of Canada: National Canadian nonprofit dedicated to dementia support and caregiver resources. Directly comparable to KAPWB's Dementia Caregiver Support Program, but operates nationally with far greater scale and funding.
• Wellness Together Canada: Government-funded national portal providing free mental health and substance use support to Canadians. A federally backed peer that competes for the same subsidized caregiver and family mental health demand.

Regional players

• Caregivers Nova Scotia: Provincial nonprofit supporting family caregivers through counseling, education, and peer support. Directly comparable caregiver-support model, though operating in Nova Scotia rather than Ontario/Quebec.
• Immigrant Services Ottawa (OCISO): Ottawa-based settlement and immigrant-serving organization. Comparable to KAPWB's immigrant mental health programming on credential recognition, underemployment, and resettlement stress.

Direct peers

• The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County: Regional nonprofit providing dementia caregiver education, support groups, and resources. Closest direct peer to KAPWB's Dementia Caregiver Support Program within the Ottawa region.
• Parents for Children's Mental Health (PCMH): Family-led Canadian organization supporting families of children and youth with mental health challenges. Comparable in caregiver- and family-centric support programming, with broader provincial reach.
• Mood Disorders Society of Canada: Canadian nonprofit supporting individuals and caregivers affected by depression and other mood disorders. Directly comparable to KAPWB's Depression & Suicidal Thoughts Caregiver Support Program.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Ottawa Branch: Established Ottawa-based mental health nonprofit offering caregiver support, counseling, and community programs. Operates in the same regional footprint and addresses overlapping caregiver and family mental health needs.
• Family Services Ottawa: Ottawa-based nonprofit providing counseling, family support, and community programs. Directly overlaps KAPWB's family well-being, parent–child relationship, and immigrant mental health offerings in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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