Changing Minds with Youth
2 hours
Stop Drop and Talk is a drop-in peer support group for youth and young adults aged 14-29 who are affected by mood disorders and related challenges, that are led by youth and young adult facilitators. Our aim is to empower and provide youth with all the support they need to manage their mental health challenges, to make sure they know they are not alone in a safe inclusive space for fun and connection.
Stop Drop and Talk meets every Saturday 11 am - 1 pm
2 hours
Youth Living Well is an interpersonal skills-building group for youth and young adults aged 14 to 29 who are affected by mood disorders and related issues. This open-ended group focuses on relationship issues with immediate family members, friends, and other close supporters. It incorporates facilitated peer support, discussions, and group exercises centered topics such as stress and anxiety, self-care, motivation, mental health, and stigma. Youth Living Well meets twice a month on Fridays 6:30pm-8:30mpm.
Later in Life
1 hour
This workshop series on Thurs Dec 16 2021 - 2pm -3pm ET is for older adults 65 years and older and their caregivers where we’ll discuss:
• What is problem gambling?
• How can you create healthy habits when gambling?
• Where can you get the support you need?
1 hour
This workshop series on Thurs Jan 6 2022 - 2pm -3pm ET is for older adults 65 years and older and their caregivers where we’ll discuss:
• Mental health and mental illness
• Creating a plan to improve your mental health
• Easy ways to support your well-being
1 hour
This workshop series on Thurs Jan 20 2022 - 2pm -3pm ET is for older adults 65 years and older and their caregivers where we’ll discuss:
• What does mental health care looks like?
• Where can you access mental health care?
• What are challenges you might face?
• What are your rights?
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
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
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 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 Men Peer Support group runs every Thursday from 1PM to 3PM virtually. The group is for anyone identifying as male 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 the first Tuesday of each month from 12pm - 1pm ET.
Recovery Programs
2 hours
W.R.A.P for the holiday is a 2-hour workshop that serves as an introductory workshop to W.R.A.P. It discusses wellness tools and wellness planning for the holiday. Please only sign up for one session.
2 hours
W.R.A.P for the holiday is a 2-hour workshop that serves as an introductory workshop to W.R.A.P. It discusses wellness tools and wellness planning for the holiday. Please only sign up for one session.
1 hour 30 minutes
The Family Education Speaker Series is a collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry within Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Topics to be discussed include: Review the effects of music on the body and the brain, Discuss the role of music in emotion regulation, Highlight therapeutic and practical applications of music
