Peer Support
55 minutes
Add the time of the appointment, the peer supporter will reach out to the participant over the phone.
55 minutes
The appointment is done over a secured video called platform. The participant needs to have a computer connected to the internet with microphone and speaker/headphone capability.
30 minutes
Drop-in One-on-one Support is offered various times during the week. You will have the opportunity to talk with a supporter (counselor or peer support worker). Please select the date and time you would like us to reach out to you over the phone.
Peer Support Groups
1 hour
Grab a cup of tea and drop by our virtual space to talk about mental health with those who have been there before. Our peer support workers will discuss various mental wellness topics weekly such as spring cleaning, nutrition, meditation, virtual travel, online games, etc. The group meets every Wednesday at 1PM.
June 9: Sleep Hygiene; June 16: Nature and mental health
2 hours
The General Peer Support group runs every Monday (except Stat Holidays) from 1PM to 3PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying with having mental health challenges who is looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
Nourishment and Me: Food and Body Image Group is a peer-run drop in group for those facing body image and food concerns. The group is supportive, open and inclusive to those experiencing body image and food issues on a continuum. The safe space will allow for peer support and sharing of our journeys to being at peace in our own skin and uniqueness. The group runs on 2nd and 4th Monday at 7PM.
2 hours
Early Psychosis Intervention Family Forum is a psycho-education and peer support group for family members and supporters of those living with psychosis challenges. The group meets 1st and 3rd Monday from 7PM to 8:50PM (expect for Stat Holiday).
2 hours
The BIPOC Peer Support group runs on 1st and 3rd Monday from 7PM to 8:50PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying as part of the BIPOC community living with mental health challenges and looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
The Depression and Anxiety Peer Support group runs every Tuesday from 7PM to 8:50PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying with depression and anxiety challenges and looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
Open Family Forum is a peer support group for family members and supporters of those living with mental health challenges. The group meets every other Tuesday from 7PM to 8:50PM.
2 hours
The Courage and Compassion Peer Support group runs on 4th Wednesday monthly from 7PM to 8:50PM virtually. The group is for anyone living with depression challenges and looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
The LGBTQ Peer Support group runs on 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 7PM to 8:50PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community living with mental health challenges and looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
The Youth and Young Adult Peer Support group runs every Wednesday from 7PM to 8:50PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying as youth and young adult (16-30) living with mental health challenges and looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
Hope + Me is offering free group peer support sessions to family members and those helping a loved one living with a mental health challenge, who has received or continues to receive support from Hope + Me and Sunnybrook’s Department of Psychiatry or Family Navigation Project. The group meets every 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
2 hours
The Women Peer Support group runs every Thursday from 1PM to 3PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying as women living with mental health challenges and looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
The OCD Peer Support group runs on first and third Thursday from 7PM to 8:50PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying as having challenges with OCD and is looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
The Addiction Peer Support group runs on the second and fourth Thursday from 7PM to 8:50PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying as having challenges with addiction and is looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
2 hours
The Bipolar Peer Support group runs every Friday from 1PM to 3PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying with bipolar challenges and looking for support from a group of empathetic peers.
1 hour
Peer Support group for front line workers. The group meets every second Friday at 12pm
