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 discussions will come from a trauma-informed lens.

Mondays - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Click here to join the group virtually

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

Email staff facilitator email Kass, kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca 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 FAITH RINGGOLD.

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

• June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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 use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 971 491 960#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@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.

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 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.

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 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

• June 3 & 17, 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: 949 992 347#

• Staff Facilitator email Tonya at tevans@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 - 10:00pm - 11:30pm

Click here to join the group virtually

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

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

The Law Van increases access to justice in rural areas by bringing legal clinic services to communities in Wellington County and northern Halton Region. The Law Van offers a low barrier, friendly environment for individuals to get legal advice and helpful referrals. 

The Law Van will be:

• in Mount Forest - Parking Lot Behind TD Bank - 10:00am - 12:30pm

• in Palmerston - Foodland Lot - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Brought to you by The Legal Clinic of Guelph & Wellington County.

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 pm – 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 Meghan at mshuebrook@cmhaww.ca

This group provides a space to meet weekly to offer hope, validation, shared experience and skills for those living with borderline personality disorder. This group is fully peer support.

Wednesdays - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 979 561 457#

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

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

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.

The Law Van increases access to justice in rural areas by bringing legal clinic services to communities in Wellington County and northern Halton Region. The Law Van offers a low barrier, friendly environment for individuals to get legal advice and helpful referrals. 

The Law Van will be:

• in Guelph - with GW Community Health Van - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Brought to you by The Legal Clinic of Guelph & Wellington County.

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

In-person participation only at -

• June - August, during nice weather: Exhibition Park (near corner of London Rd & Kathleen St.)

• If raining - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - Room G02/04

• if raining on June 27, will be cancelled

Staff facilitator Allison - 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 discussions will come from a trauma-informed lens.

Mondays - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Click here to join the group virtually

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

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

This is an Enrolled Spark of Brilliance Group

During this monthly workshop, 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

• June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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 use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 971 491 960#

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.

The Law Van increases access to justice in rural areas by bringing legal clinic services to communities in Wellington County and northern Halton Region. The Law Van offers a low barrier, friendly environment for individuals to get legal advice and helpful referrals. 

The Law Van will be:

• in Fergus - CW Foodbank - 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Brought to you by The Legal Clinic of Guelph & Wellington County.

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 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.

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 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

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 - 10:00pm - 11:30pm

Click here to join the group virtually

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

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

The Law Van increases access to justice in rural areas by bringing legal clinic services to communities in Wellington County and northern Halton Region. The Law Van offers a low barrier, friendly environment for individuals to get legal advice and helpful referrals. 

The Law Van will be:

• in Arthur - Public Library Parking Lot, 110 Charles St. E. - 10:00am - 12:30pm

• in Harriston - Mill St. Municipal lot (behind the Foodbank) - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Brought to you by The Legal Clinic of Guelph & Wellington County.

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 pm – 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 Meghan at mshuebrook@cmhaww.ca

This group provides a space to meet weekly to offer hope, validation, shared experience and skills for those living with borderline personality disorder. This group is fully peer support.

Wednesdays - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Click here to join the group virtually

Or join by phone: 1-833-819-8075, PIN/ID: 979 561 457#

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

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@rogers.com.

• BIWEEKLY - June 11 & 25 - 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.

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

In-person participation only at -

• June - August, during nice weather: Exhibition Park (near corner of London Rd & Kathleen St.)

• If raining - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - Room G02/04

• if raining on June 27, will be cancelled

Staff facilitator Allison - 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 discussions will come from a trauma-informed lens.

Mondays - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Click here to join the group virtually

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

Email staff facilitator email Kass, kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca 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

• June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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 use the toll free phone number and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 971 491 960#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@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.

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.

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.