Our Afro-Caribbean Black Mental Health Support Group is a space where we come together to acknowledge the unique tapestry of our shared experiences. Our souls, rich with melanin, understand the impact of cultural winds and societal storms on our mental well-being. In this safe and supportive community, we weave our stories into a vibrant quilt of resilience. We share coping secrets like ancestral whispers carried on the breeze. Our goal is mutual upliftment, and we rise hand in hand. We honour our Afrocentricity and recognize that our roots run deep, connecting us together as we strive towards healing, guided by the rhythm of our hearts.

• Wednesdays - 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

• APRIL Update: No group April 2 or April 9

• To join the group please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to receive the Virtual Link connection details.

This group is for families and friends who have a missing person and those who have found their missing but wish to continue to support each other. Know that it’s the situation that is abnormal, not you. You will learn about living with uncertainty (Ambiguous Loss, Pauline Boss) and how to deal with triggers, roadblocks and changing needs. Self-care is an important aspect. There can be special events to remember our missing, based on group wishes. Through sharing our experiences, we can learn from each other in a safe space and feel connected instead of isolated.

For connection details, please email volunteer facilitator Maureen at missingpersons@cmhaww.com.

• Every other Wednesday - April 2, 16 & 30 - 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• Staff facilitator Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca

Peer-led group discussions, where we explore and develop wellness tools and self-care strategies. We will use conversation, worksheets, group activities, and visual aids to help gain a stronger understanding of self-esteem and its’ importance in recovery.

• Thursdays - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number : 1-(833) 819-8075, PIN/ID: 786 254 358#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

This is an Enrolled Spark of Brilliance Group

Calling all Yarn lovers - beginners, pros and everyone in-between! The Crochet & Knit Club is an open, drop-in group where you can learn, practice and share your love for fiber arts. Not sure wher start? Don’t get tangled up- we’ll help you hook onto the basics in no time! Learn how to read patterns, pick the perfect hook and spin your way through yarn choices. Already working ona project? Bring it along to get in the loop with other crafters! Need knitting help? Just cast on and ask around for advice. Whether you’re a newbie or have been purling for years, this is your space to creat, relax and share your passion. We have limited supplies available, so please bring your own hooks, needles and yars. For beginners, we recommend starting with a 4-4.5 mm hook and a chunkier yarn for easier crafting.

80 Waterloo Ave, Guelph, SHPS Group room

To enroll in Spark of Brilliance, register for a workshop or be added to our monthly mailing list, email Marcey at mgray@cmhaww.ca. Spaces are available on a first come, First served bass and limited spaces are available for each workshop. Enrollment in Spark of Brilliance is required prior to registration. All supplies are provided at no cost to participants.

Join us at Royal City Park for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation. Or if you wish to just walk and not talk, that is ok too!

Weather permitting. If it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Thursdays - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator email Tonya at tevans@cmhaww.ca.

This workshop, facilitated by writer and editor Mary Katherine Carr, will explore creative intuition and writing as a healing practice and force for positive transformation in the self and in our community. We will experiment with various forms of writing, including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and letters, taking inspiration from writers past and present, from all around the world. We will share our work with one another when we feel inspired and comfortable doing so and provide supportive feedback, exploring our natural curiosity and instincts. Writing can be a self-care practice, as well as a vehicle for social change - your words are powerful.

To enroll in Spark of Brilliance, register for a workshop, or be added to our monthly mailing list, email Marcey at mgray@cmhaww.ca. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis and limited spaces are available for each workshop. Enrollment in Spark of Brilliance is required prior to registration. All supplies are provided at no cost to participants.

To join via video - use the bit.ly URL - To join via telephone - use the toll free phone number and ID number. (provided upon enrollment)

The Community Health Van will be in Guelph

• 4:00-5:00 pm - 387 Waterloo Ave: Visitor Parking

• 5:00-7:00 pm - RCM (Royal City Mission): Back Parking Lot

• 7:00-8:00 pm - 576 Woolwich St: North Parking Lot

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hicksourant@sanguen.com for more information.

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

Individuals who experience bipolar disorder are invited to participate in this group. Mood swings within bipolar can be mild, moderate, or severe and can be accompanied by changes in thinking and behaviour. This group provides non-judgmental and comfortable environment where the above can be discussed and explored.

• Thursdays - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 508 724 285#

• Staff contact email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

Wear comfortable clothing and join us as we explore gentle movement to improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, Qigong is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that sees the mind and body as interconnected - moving the body can improve all aspects of our health. All movements can be done standing or modified sitting in a chair and do not need any equipment.

Fridays - 9:30am -10:30 am

NO GROUP MAY 16, 2025

In-person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - Room G02/04

Staff facilitator Allison - apurdy@cmhaww.ca

This workbook-based group (The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves. A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Fridays - 10:30am - 11:45am

NO GROUP - MAY 16, 2025

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION ONLY - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator Allison’s email is apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

This group emphasizes practical skills and strategies for maintaining our recovery journey and enhancing our Wellness. The group is a collection of the skills learned in other groups and provides opportunities to put those skills into practice. The group’s content is led by the members of the group.

• Fridays - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 213 570 692#

• Staff facilitator email Colene at callen@cmhaww.ca.

This group will help provide hope for recovery, enhance motivation for support, and increased feelings of connectedness and belonging for those who experience eating disorders and body dysmorphia/challenges. All discussion will come from a trauma-informed lens.

Mondays - 12:30 - 1:30 pm

NO GROUP MONDAY, MAY 19 - VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 290 786 821#

Email staff facilitator Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca for the workbook and for more information or if you have questions.

This is an Enrolled Spark of Brilliance Group

This monthly workshop will focus on a different master artist each month. We will learn some tidbits about the highlighted artist and then us a piece of their art as inspiration for a drawing. This month’s artist is GUSTAV KLIMT.

To enroll in Spark of Brilliance, register for a workshop or be added to our monthly mailing list, email Marcey at mgray@cmhaww.ca. Spaces are available on a first come, First served bass and limited spaces are available for each workshop. Enrollment in Spark of Brilliance is required prior to registration. All supplies are provided at no cost to participants.

Supporting the Supporter is a weekly peer support group for friends and family that support individuals who live with mental health challenges and/or substance use challenges. Peer led discussions about mental health, substance use health and how best to be supportive while considering personal boundaries, community resources and self-care.

• Mondays - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• May 5, 12, 26, 2025

• NO GROUP May 19 (Victoria Day)

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 971 491 960#

For more information on this group please follow the link cmhawwselfhelp.ca/events

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

This workbook-based virtual group (The Mindful Self Compassion workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves.

A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Tuesdays - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 770 408 296#

Email staff facilitator Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca for the workbook and for more information or if you have questions.

The Community Health Van will be in

Palmerston - 11:00am - 12:30pm - The Grove

Mount Forest - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - United Church parking lot, 175 Queen St. E.

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hickscourant@sanguen.com for more information

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

Chronic Pain & Mental Peer Support - Chronic pain takes as much of a toll on our minds as it does on our bodies. Join us as we support each other, exploring and finding new ways of coping and even thriving with our pain.

• Tuesdays - 11:00 - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 413 000 364#

For more information on this group please follow the link cmhawwselfhelp.ca/events

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

Welcome to “I’m the Angry One”, a compassionate peer group where we embrace and understand anger together. We’re here to explore anger, an emotion we all experience but can sometimes overwhelm us. Mismanaged anger can cause stress and harm relationships. In this group, you’ll find peers who share your experiences. A safe space where we uncover what fuels our anger. Share personal stories and coping methods, learn to express and manage anger in healthier ways and support each other on our journey towards improved anger management.

• NEW BI WEEKLY SCHEDULE; May 6 & 20, 2025 (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 164 053 634#

• Staff facilitator email Farah flahens@cmhaww.ca

Join us at Royal City Park (at the gazebo) for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation or if yo wish to just awalk and not talk, that is ok too! Weather permitting. * if it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Tuesdays - 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca

Our peer support group provides a supportive environment for individuals struggling with urges to collect, save, and organize belongings. We aim to decrease stigma “hoarding” by fostering understanding and empathy. Participants come together to share experiences, offer support, and create a safe space for healing.

Please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to join and for connection details.

Tuesdays - 3:00pm - 4:30pm

This all-inclusive peer support group is a safe and welcoming space for anyone impacted by substance use health, regardless of where you are on your journey. Whether you are actively using, exploring harm reduction, ‘in recovery,’ or simply seeking support, you belong here. Together, we challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and embrace a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. We focus on empowering individuals to reclaim their dignity and define their own paths to wellness. Through shared experiences, mutual understanding and support, we foster a sense of community and connection, reminding everyone: you are not alone. Join us as we redefine addiction on our own terms and build a foundation of respect, hope and empowerment for all.

About the facilitator: Tonya Evans is a Peer Specialist/Advocate with over 8 years working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use Health. Her lived expertise includes substance use, parenting and substance use, voluntary and involuntary treatment, detox centres, criminalized substance use, recovery with harm reduction, Opioid Agonist Therapy, grief & loss, houselessness, mental health (PTSD). She also has over 15 years’ experience in the Health & Fitness field where she worked as a Wellness Coach/Trainer.

Tuesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

OR

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 923 475 136#

Email staff facilitator email Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca for more information or if you have questions.

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

• First & Third Tuesday evenings - 7:00 - 8:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 949 992 347#

• Staff Facilitator email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca

The Community Health Van will be

• in Arthur - Public Library Parking Lot, 110 Charles St. E. - 10:30am - 12:30pm

• in Harriston - Food Bank Parking Lot, 68 Elora St. S. - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hickscourant@sanguen.com for more information

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

A peer support led group where participants will talk on topics such as coming out to families, the transition process, ID change, all the way through to mental health issues that come up with transitioning. This group is open to all those who identify as trans and non-binary.

Wednesdays - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• For Virtual Link, contact Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

• In person in Cambridge - 9 Wellington St., Cambridge

• Staff facilitator email Kass, kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

• Wednesdays - 1:30 am – 3:30 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 617 321 551#

• Staff Facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 4:30 pm

In person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

Our Afro-Caribbean Black Mental Health Support Group is a space where we come together to acknowledge the unique tapestry of our shared experiences. Our souls, rich with melanin, understand the impact of cultural winds and societal storms on our mental well-being. In this safe and supportive community, we weave our stories into a vibrant quilt of resilience. We share coping secrets like ancestral whispers carried on the breeze. Our goal is mutual upliftment, and we rise hand in hand. We honour our Afrocentricity and recognize that our roots run deep, connecting us together as we strive towards healing, guided by the rhythm of our hearts.

• Wednesdays - 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

• To join the group please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to receive the Virtual Link connection details.

Peer-led group discussions, where we explore and develop wellness tools and self-care strategies. We will use conversation, worksheets, group activities, and visual aids to help gain a stronger understanding of self-esteem and its’ importance in recovery.

• Thursdays - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number : 1-(833) 819-8075, PIN/ID: 786 254 358#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

Join us at Royal City Park for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation. Or if you wish to just walk and not talk, that is ok too!

Weather permitting. If it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Thursdays - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator email Tonya at tevans@cmhaww.ca.

Our group is dedicated to empowering individuals to establish and maintain healthy boundaries through assertive communication. We provide a supportive environment where participants can share experiences, learn practical skills, and gain confidence in expressing their needs and limits. Join us to build stronger relationships, enhance your self-respect, and support others on their journey to assertiveness.

• 2nd & 4th Thursday each Month

• May 8 & 22, 2025

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 222 596 520#

• Staff facilitator email: Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca.

The Community Health Van will be in Guelph

• 4:00-5:00 pm - 387 Waterloo Ave: Visitor Parking

• 5:00-7:00 pm - RCM (Royal City Mission): Back Parking Lot

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hicksourant@sanguen.com for more information.

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

Individuals who experience bipolar disorder are invited to participate in this group. Mood swings within bipolar can be mild, moderate, or severe and can be accompanied by changes in thinking and behaviour. This group provides non-judgmental and comfortable environment where the above can be discussed and explored.

• Thursdays - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 508 724 285#

• Staff contact email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

Wear comfortable clothing and join us as we explore gentle movement to improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, Qigong is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that sees the mind and body as interconnected - moving the body can improve all aspects of our health. All movements can be done standing or modified sitting in a chair and do not need any equipment.

Fridays - 9:30am -10:30 am

NO GROUP MAY 16, 2025

In-person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - Room G02/04

Staff facilitator Allison - apurdy@cmhaww.ca

This workbook-based group (The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves. A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Fridays - 10:30am - 11:45am

NO GROUP - MAY 16, 2025

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION ONLY - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator Allison’s email is apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

This group emphasizes practical skills and strategies for maintaining our recovery journey and enhancing our Wellness. The group is a collection of the skills learned in other groups and provides opportunities to put those skills into practice. The group’s content is led by the members of the group.

• Fridays - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 213 570 692#

• Staff facilitator email Colene at callen@cmhaww.ca.

An open discussion, harm reduction-focused, on substance use and addictions peer support group. We share how substance use affects our lives and how we may come together in mutual support and learning on our individual journeys towards improved wellness and quality of life. This group focuses on living well with or without changing our substance use and is facilitated by peers with lived experience. This group is an alternative to the 12-step model.

• BIWEEKLY - 2nd & 4th Friday in May

• May 9 & 23 - 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 298 076 099#

• Staff facilitator email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca.

This group will help provide hope for recovery, enhance motivation for support, and increased feelings of connectedness and belonging for those who experience eating disorders and body dysmorphia/challenges. All discussion will come from a trauma-informed lens.

Mondays - 12:30 - 1:30 pm

NO GROUP MONDAY, MAY 19 - VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 290 786 821#

Email staff facilitator Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca for the workbook and for more information or if you have questions.

This is an Enrolled Spark of Brilliance Group

In this, with the help of artist Jessica Swift and Skillshare, you’ll learn how to tap into the power of your intuition and use artmaking as a tool for radical self-care. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner, this self-paced class is for you. Artmaking can be used as a tool for meaningful self-discovery and transformation.

To enroll in Spark of Brilliance, register for a workshop or be added to our monthly mailing list, email Marcey at mgray@cmhaww.ca. Spaces are available on a first come, First served bass and limited spaces are available for each workshop. Enrollment in Spark of Brilliance is required prior to registration. All supplies are provided at no cost to participants.

Supporting the Supporter is a weekly peer support group for friends and family that support individuals who live with mental health challenges and/or substance use challenges. Peer led discussions about mental health, substance use health and how best to be supportive while considering personal boundaries, community resources and self-care.

• Mondays - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• May 5, 12, 26, 2025

• NO GROUP May 19 (Victoria Day)

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 971 491 960#

For more information on this group please follow the link cmhawwselfhelp.ca/events

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

The Community Health Van will be:

• Rockwood -10:30am - 12:30pm - The Whistle Stop Parking Lot

• Fergus - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Melville United Church pk’g lot, 300 St. Andrew St. W.

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hicksourant@sanguen.com for more information.

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

This workbook-based virtual group (The Mindful Self Compassion workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves.

A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Tuesdays - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 770 408 296#

Email staff facilitator Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca for the workbook and for more information or if you have questions.

Chronic Pain & Mental Peer Support - Chronic pain takes as much of a toll on our minds as it does on our bodies. Join us as we support each other, exploring and finding new ways of coping and even thriving with our pain.

• Tuesdays - 11:00 - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 413 000 364#

For more information on this group please follow the link cmhawwselfhelp.ca/events

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

Our peer support group provides a supportive environment for individuals struggling with urges to collect, save, and organize belongings. We aim to decrease stigma “hoarding” by fostering understanding and empathy. Participants come together to share experiences, offer support, and create a safe space for healing.

Please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to join and for connection details.

Tuesdays - 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Join us at Royal City Park (at the gazebo) for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation or if yo wish to just awalk and not talk, that is ok too! Weather permitting. * if it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Tuesdays - 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca

This all-inclusive peer support group is a safe and welcoming space for anyone impacted by substance use health, regardless of where you are on your journey. Whether you are actively using, exploring harm reduction, ‘in recovery,’ or simply seeking support, you belong here. Together, we challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and embrace a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. We focus on empowering individuals to reclaim their dignity and define their own paths to wellness. Through shared experiences, mutual understanding and support, we foster a sense of community and connection, reminding everyone: you are not alone. Join us as we redefine addiction on our own terms and build a foundation of respect, hope and empowerment for all.

About the facilitator: Tonya Evans is a Peer Specialist/Advocate with over 8 years working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use Health. Her lived expertise includes substance use, parenting and substance use, voluntary and involuntary treatment, detox centres, criminalized substance use, recovery with harm reduction, Opioid Agonist Therapy, grief & loss, houselessness, mental health (PTSD). She also has over 15 years’ experience in the Health & Fitness field where she worked as a Wellness Coach/Trainer.

Tuesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

OR

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 923 475 136#

Email staff facilitator email Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca for more information or if you have questions.

The Community Health Van will be

• in Arthur - Public Library Parking Lot, 110 Charles St. E. - 10:30am - 12:30pm

• in Harriston - Food Bank Parking Lot, 68 Elora St. S. - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hickscourant@sanguen.com for more information

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

A peer support led group where participants will talk on topics such as coming out to families, the transition process, ID change, all the way through to mental health issues that come up with transitioning. This group is open to all those who identify as trans and non-binary.

Wednesdays - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• For Virtual Link, contact Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

• In person in Cambridge - 9 Wellington St., Cambridge

• Staff facilitator email Kass, kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

• Wednesdays - 1:30 am – 3:30 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 617 321 551#

• Staff Facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 4:30 pm

In person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

Our Afro-Caribbean Black Mental Health Support Group is a space where we come together to acknowledge the unique tapestry of our shared experiences. Our souls, rich with melanin, understand the impact of cultural winds and societal storms on our mental well-being. In this safe and supportive community, we weave our stories into a vibrant quilt of resilience. We share coping secrets like ancestral whispers carried on the breeze. Our goal is mutual upliftment, and we rise hand in hand. We honour our Afrocentricity and recognize that our roots run deep, connecting us together as we strive towards healing, guided by the rhythm of our hearts.

• Wednesdays - 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

• To join the group please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to receive the Virtual Link connection details.

This group is for families and friends who have a missing person and those who have found their missing but wish to continue to support each other. Know that it’s the situation that is abnormal, not you. You will learn about living with uncertainty (Ambiguous Loss, Pauline Boss) and how to deal with triggers, roadblocks and changing needs. Self-care is an important aspect. There can be special events to remember our missing, based on group wishes. Through sharing our experiences, we can learn from each other in a safe space and feel connected instead of isolated.

For connection details, please email volunteer facilitator Maureen at missingpersons@cmhaww.com.

• Every other Wednesday - May 14 & 28 - 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• Staff facilitator Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca

Peer-led group discussions, where we explore and develop wellness tools and self-care strategies. We will use conversation, worksheets, group activities, and visual aids to help gain a stronger understanding of self-esteem and its’ importance in recovery.

• Thursdays - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number : 1-(833) 819-8075, PIN/ID: 786 254 358#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

This is an Enrolled Spark of Brilliance Group

Calling all Yarn lovers - beginners, pros and everyone in-between! The Crochet & Knit Club is an open, drop-in group where you can learn, practice and share your love for fiber arts. Not sure wher start? Don’t get tangled up- we’ll help you hook onto the basics in no time! Learn how to read patterns, pick the perfect hook and spin your way through yarn choices. Already working ona project? Bring it along to get in the loop with other crafters! Need knitting help? Just cast on and ask around for advice. Whether you’re a newbie or have been purling for years, this is your space to creat, relax and share your passion. We have limited supplies available, so please bring your own hooks, needles and yars. For beginners, we recommend starting with a 4-4.5 mm hook and a chunkier yarn for easier crafting.

80 Waterloo Ave, Guelph, SHPS Group room

To enroll in Spark of Brilliance, register for a workshop or be added to our monthly mailing list, email Marcey at mgray@cmhaww.ca. Spaces are available on a first come, First served bass and limited spaces are available for each workshop. Enrollment in Spark of Brilliance is required prior to registration. All supplies are provided at no cost to participants.

Join us at Royal City Park for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation. Or if you wish to just walk and not talk, that is ok too!

Weather permitting. If it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Thursdays - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator email Tonya at tevans@cmhaww.ca.

The Community Health Van will be in Guelph

• 4:00-5:00 pm - 387 Waterloo Ave: Visitor Parking

• 5:00-7:00 pm - RCM (Royal City Mission): Back Parking Lot

• 7:00-8:00 pm - 576 Woolwich St: North Parking Lot

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hicksourant@sanguen.com for more information.

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

Individuals who experience bipolar disorder are invited to participate in this group. Mood swings within bipolar can be mild, moderate, or severe and can be accompanied by changes in thinking and behaviour. This group provides non-judgmental and comfortable environment where the above can be discussed and explored.

• Thursdays - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 508 724 285#

• Staff contact email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

This group emphasizes practical skills and strategies for maintaining our recovery journey and enhancing our Wellness. The group is a collection of the skills learned in other groups and provides opportunities to put those skills into practice. The group’s content is led by the members of the group.

• Fridays - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 213 570 692#

• Staff facilitator email Colene at callen@cmhaww.ca.

This workbook-based virtual group (The Mindful Self Compassion workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves.

A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Tuesdays - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 770 408 296#

Email staff facilitator Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca for the workbook and for more information or if you have questions.

Chronic Pain & Mental Peer Support - Chronic pain takes as much of a toll on our minds as it does on our bodies. Join us as we support each other, exploring and finding new ways of coping and even thriving with our pain.

• Tuesdays - 11:00 - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 413 000 364#

For more information on this group please follow the link cmhawwselfhelp.ca/events

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

The Community Health Van will be in

Palmerston - 11:00am - 12:30pm - The Grove

Mount Forest - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - United Church parking lot, 175 Queen St. E.

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hickscourant@sanguen.com for more information

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

Welcome to “I’m the Angry One”, a compassionate peer group where we embrace and understand anger together. We’re here to explore anger, an emotion we all experience but can sometimes overwhelm us. Mismanaged anger can cause stress and harm relationships. In this group, you’ll find peers who share your experiences. A safe space where we uncover what fuels our anger. Share personal stories and coping methods, learn to express and manage anger in healthier ways and support each other on our journey towards improved anger management.

• NEW BI WEEKLY SCHEDULE; May 6 & 20, 2025 (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 164 053 634#

• Staff facilitator email Farah flahens@cmhaww.ca

Join us at Royal City Park (at the gazebo) for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation or if yo wish to just awalk and not talk, that is ok too! Weather permitting. * if it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Tuesdays - 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca

Our peer support group provides a supportive environment for individuals struggling with urges to collect, save, and organize belongings. We aim to decrease stigma “hoarding” by fostering understanding and empathy. Participants come together to share experiences, offer support, and create a safe space for healing.

Please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to join and for connection details.

Tuesdays - 3:00pm - 4:30pm

This all-inclusive peer support group is a safe and welcoming space for anyone impacted by substance use health, regardless of where you are on your journey. Whether you are actively using, exploring harm reduction, ‘in recovery,’ or simply seeking support, you belong here. Together, we challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and embrace a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. We focus on empowering individuals to reclaim their dignity and define their own paths to wellness. Through shared experiences, mutual understanding and support, we foster a sense of community and connection, reminding everyone: you are not alone. Join us as we redefine addiction on our own terms and build a foundation of respect, hope and empowerment for all.

About the facilitator: Tonya Evans is a Peer Specialist/Advocate with over 8 years working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use Health. Her lived expertise includes substance use, parenting and substance use, voluntary and involuntary treatment, detox centres, criminalized substance use, recovery with harm reduction, Opioid Agonist Therapy, grief & loss, houselessness, mental health (PTSD). She also has over 15 years’ experience in the Health & Fitness field where she worked as a Wellness Coach/Trainer.

Tuesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

OR

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 923 475 136#

Email staff facilitator email Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca for more information or if you have questions.

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

• First & Third Tuesday evenings - 7:00 - 8:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 949 992 347#

• Staff Facilitator email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca

The Community Health Van will be

• in Arthur - Public Library Parking Lot, 110 Charles St. E. - 10:30am - 12:30pm

• in Harriston - Food Bank Parking Lot, 68 Elora St. S. - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hickscourant@sanguen.com for more information

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

A peer support led group where participants will talk on topics such as coming out to families, the transition process, ID change, all the way through to mental health issues that come up with transitioning. This group is open to all those who identify as trans and non-binary.

Wednesdays - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• For Virtual Link, contact Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

• In person in Cambridge - 9 Wellington St., Cambridge

• Staff facilitator email Kass, kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

• Wednesdays - 1:30 am – 3:30 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 617 321 551#

• Staff Facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 4:30 pm

In person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

Our Afro-Caribbean Black Mental Health Support Group is a space where we come together to acknowledge the unique tapestry of our shared experiences. Our souls, rich with melanin, understand the impact of cultural winds and societal storms on our mental well-being. In this safe and supportive community, we weave our stories into a vibrant quilt of resilience. We share coping secrets like ancestral whispers carried on the breeze. Our goal is mutual upliftment, and we rise hand in hand. We honour our Afrocentricity and recognize that our roots run deep, connecting us together as we strive towards healing, guided by the rhythm of our hearts.

• Wednesdays - 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

• To join the group please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to receive the Virtual Link connection details.

Peer-led group discussions, where we explore and develop wellness tools and self-care strategies. We will use conversation, worksheets, group activities, and visual aids to help gain a stronger understanding of self-esteem and its’ importance in recovery.

• Thursdays - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number : 1-(833) 819-8075, PIN/ID: 786 254 358#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

Join us at Royal City Park for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation. Or if you wish to just walk and not talk, that is ok too!

Weather permitting. If it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Thursdays - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator email Tonya at tevans@cmhaww.ca.

Our group is dedicated to empowering individuals to establish and maintain healthy boundaries through assertive communication. We provide a supportive environment where participants can share experiences, learn practical skills, and gain confidence in expressing their needs and limits. Join us to build stronger relationships, enhance your self-respect, and support others on their journey to assertiveness.

• 2nd & 4th Thursday each Month

• May 8 & 22, 2025

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 222 596 520#

• Staff facilitator email: Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca.

The Community Health Van will be in Guelph

• 4:00-5:00 pm - 387 Waterloo Ave: Visitor Parking

• 5:00-7:00 pm - RCM (Royal City Mission): Back Parking Lot

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hicksourant@sanguen.com for more information.

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

Individuals who experience bipolar disorder are invited to participate in this group. Mood swings within bipolar can be mild, moderate, or severe and can be accompanied by changes in thinking and behaviour. This group provides non-judgmental and comfortable environment where the above can be discussed and explored.

• Thursdays - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 508 724 285#

• Staff contact email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

Wear comfortable clothing and join us as we explore gentle movement to improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, Qigong is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that sees the mind and body as interconnected - moving the body can improve all aspects of our health. All movements can be done standing or modified sitting in a chair and do not need any equipment.

Fridays - 9:30am -10:30 am

NO GROUP MAY 16, 2025

In-person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - Room G02/04

Staff facilitator Allison - apurdy@cmhaww.ca

This workbook-based group (The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves. A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Fridays - 10:30am - 11:45am

NO GROUP - MAY 16, 2025

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION ONLY - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator Allison’s email is apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

This group emphasizes practical skills and strategies for maintaining our recovery journey and enhancing our Wellness. The group is a collection of the skills learned in other groups and provides opportunities to put those skills into practice. The group’s content is led by the members of the group.

• Fridays - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 213 570 692#

• Staff facilitator email Colene at callen@cmhaww.ca.

An open discussion, harm reduction-focused, on substance use and addictions peer support group. We share how substance use affects our lives and how we may come together in mutual support and learning on our individual journeys towards improved wellness and quality of life. This group focuses on living well with or without changing our substance use and is facilitated by peers with lived experience. This group is an alternative to the 12-step model.

• BIWEEKLY - 2nd & 4th Friday in May

• May 9 & 23 - 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 298 076 099#

• Staff facilitator email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca.

This group will help provide hope for recovery, enhance motivation for support, and increased feelings of connectedness and belonging for those who experience eating disorders and body dysmorphia/challenges. All discussion will come from a trauma-informed lens.

Mondays - 12:30 - 1:30 pm

NO GROUP MONDAY, MAY 19 - VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 290 786 821#

Email staff facilitator Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca for the workbook and for more information or if you have questions.

This is an Enrolled Spark of Brilliance Group

Join us for a unique writing and art workshop inspired by The Answers Are Within You by Amber Rae. Using the book’s insights on self-discovery and personal growth, participants will explore themes of mind, body and soul through creative expression. Writers will have the option to write from a first-person perspective for a more intimate , personal experience or experiment with second or third person to develop fictional storylines. Whether you’re looking to reflect on your own journey or craft new narratives, this workshop offers a transformative space to explore your inner world. Participants may submit their writing and art from each workshop to be considered in a year end book project.

To enroll in Spark of Brilliance, register for a workshop or be added to our monthly mailing list, email Marcey at mgray@cmhaww.ca. Spaces are available on a first come, First served bass and limited spaces are available for each workshop. Enrollment in Spark of Brilliance is required prior to registration. All supplies are provided at no cost to participants.

Supporting the Supporter is a weekly peer support group for friends and family that support individuals who live with mental health challenges and/or substance use challenges. Peer led discussions about mental health, substance use health and how best to be supportive while considering personal boundaries, community resources and self-care.

• Mondays - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• May 5, 12, 26, 2025

• NO GROUP May 19 (Victoria Day)

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 971 491 960#

For more information on this group please follow the link cmhawwselfhelp.ca/events

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

The Community Health Van will be:

• Rockwood -10:30am - 12:30pm - The Whistle Stop Parking Lot

• Fergus - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Melville United Church pk’g lot, 300 St. Andrew St. W.

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hicksourant@sanguen.com for more information.

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

This workbook-based virtual group (The Mindful Self Compassion workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves.

A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Tuesdays - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 770 408 296#

Email staff facilitator Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca for the workbook and for more information or if you have questions.

Chronic Pain & Mental Peer Support - Chronic pain takes as much of a toll on our minds as it does on our bodies. Join us as we support each other, exploring and finding new ways of coping and even thriving with our pain.

• Tuesdays - 11:00 - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 413 000 364#

For more information on this group please follow the link cmhawwselfhelp.ca/events

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

Our peer support group provides a supportive environment for individuals struggling with urges to collect, save, and organize belongings. We aim to decrease stigma “hoarding” by fostering understanding and empathy. Participants come together to share experiences, offer support, and create a safe space for healing.

Please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to join and for connection details.

Tuesdays - 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Join us at Royal City Park (at the gazebo) for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation or if yo wish to just awalk and not talk, that is ok too! Weather permitting. * if it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Tuesdays - 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca

This all-inclusive peer support group is a safe and welcoming space for anyone impacted by substance use health, regardless of where you are on your journey. Whether you are actively using, exploring harm reduction, ‘in recovery,’ or simply seeking support, you belong here. Together, we challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and embrace a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. We focus on empowering individuals to reclaim their dignity and define their own paths to wellness. Through shared experiences, mutual understanding and support, we foster a sense of community and connection, reminding everyone: you are not alone. Join us as we redefine addiction on our own terms and build a foundation of respect, hope and empowerment for all.

About the facilitator: Tonya Evans is a Peer Specialist/Advocate with over 8 years working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use Health. Her lived expertise includes substance use, parenting and substance use, voluntary and involuntary treatment, detox centres, criminalized substance use, recovery with harm reduction, Opioid Agonist Therapy, grief & loss, houselessness, mental health (PTSD). She also has over 15 years’ experience in the Health & Fitness field where she worked as a Wellness Coach/Trainer.

Tuesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

OR

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 923 475 136#

Email staff facilitator email Tonya, tevans@cmhaww.ca for more information or if you have questions.

The Community Health Van will be

• in Arthur - Public Library Parking Lot, 110 Charles St. E. - 10:30am - 12:30pm

• in Harriston - Food Bank Parking Lot, 68 Elora St. S. - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hickscourant@sanguen.com for more information

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

• Wednesdays - 1:30 am – 3:30 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 617 321 551#

• Staff Facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

A peer support led group where participants will talk on topics such as coming out to families, the transition process, ID change, all the way through to mental health issues that come up with transitioning. This group is open to all those who identify as trans and non-binary.

Wednesdays - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• For Virtual Link, contact Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

• In person in Cambridge - 9 Wellington St., Cambridge

• Staff facilitator email Kass, kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

With a focus on coping, recovery, and fostering hope; a regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety, to hear peer stories, and as a result, to learn ways for living the life we want every day.

Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 4:30 pm

In person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca

Our Afro-Caribbean Black Mental Health Support Group is a space where we come together to acknowledge the unique tapestry of our shared experiences. Our souls, rich with melanin, understand the impact of cultural winds and societal storms on our mental well-being. In this safe and supportive community, we weave our stories into a vibrant quilt of resilience. We share coping secrets like ancestral whispers carried on the breeze. Our goal is mutual upliftment, and we rise hand in hand. We honour our Afrocentricity and recognize that our roots run deep, connecting us together as we strive towards healing, guided by the rhythm of our hearts.

• Wednesdays - 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

• To join the group please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca to receive the Virtual Link connection details.

This group is for families and friends who have a missing person and those who have found their missing but wish to continue to support each other. Know that it’s the situation that is abnormal, not you. You will learn about living with uncertainty (Ambiguous Loss, Pauline Boss) and how to deal with triggers, roadblocks and changing needs. Self-care is an important aspect. There can be special events to remember our missing, based on group wishes. Through sharing our experiences, we can learn from each other in a safe space and feel connected instead of isolated.

For connection details, please email volunteer facilitator Maureen at missingpersons@cmhaww.com.

• Every other Wednesday - May 14 & 28 - 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• Staff facilitator Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca

Peer-led group discussions, where we explore and develop wellness tools and self-care strategies. We will use conversation, worksheets, group activities, and visual aids to help gain a stronger understanding of self-esteem and its’ importance in recovery.

• Thursdays - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone use the toll free phone number : 1-(833) 819-8075, PIN/ID: 786 254 358#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

Join us at Royal City Park for Walk & Talk if you are bored of virtual groups! We will walk along the Speed River trail and connect with one another during conversation. Or if you wish to just walk and not talk, that is ok too!

Weather permitting. If it is raining or heavy snow/ice, it will be cancelled.

Thursdays - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Royal City Park (at the gazebo) - Guelph

Staff facilitator email Tonya at tevans@cmhaww.ca.

The Community Health Van will be in Guelph

• 4:00-5:00 pm - 387 Waterloo Ave: Visitor Parking

• 5:00-7:00 pm - RCM (Royal City Mission): Back Parking Lot

• 7:00-8:00 pm - 576 Woolwich St: North Parking Lot

The Guelph/Wellington Community Health Van is a Mobile Outreach Health and Harm Reduction Service. The van makes stops in Guelph and Rural Wellington providing harm reduction supplies, food & hygiene products, first aid supplies and occasionally clothing/camping gear.

Contact a.hicksourant@sanguen.com for more information.

Stay safe, carry naloxone and support one another.

Individuals who experience bipolar disorder are invited to participate in this group. Mood swings within bipolar can be mild, moderate, or severe and can be accompanied by changes in thinking and behaviour. This group provides non-judgmental and comfortable environment where the above can be discussed and explored.

• Thursdays - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

Click here to join the meeting

• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 508 724 285#

• Staff contact email Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

Wear comfortable clothing and join us as we explore gentle movement to improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, Qigong is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that sees the mind and body as interconnected - moving the body can improve all aspects of our health. All movements can be done standing or modified sitting in a chair and do not need any equipment.

Fridays - 9:30am -10:30 am

NO GROUP MAY 16, 2025

In-person participation only at - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - Room G02/04

Staff facilitator Allison - apurdy@cmhaww.ca

This workbook-based group (The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook, by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer) gives opportunities for activities and discussions on how to be kinder to ourselves. A digital copy of the workbook is provided by email.

Fridays - 10:30am - 11:45am

NO GROUP - MAY 16, 2025

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION ONLY - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

Staff facilitator Allison’s email is apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

This group emphasizes practical skills and strategies for maintaining our recovery journey and enhancing our Wellness. The group is a collection of the skills learned in other groups and provides opportunities to put those skills into practice. The group’s content is led by the members of the group.

• Fridays - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• To join by video: click on the phrase “Click here to join the meeting,” below.

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• To join by telephone using the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, ID: 213 570 692#

• Staff facilitator email Colene at callen@cmhaww.ca.