Peer Support Groups
Open Peer Support Group:
This group runs every Thursday from 12:45 to 1:45 pm and is open to persons living with experience of mental illness who feel they may benefit from participating in a peer run and driven support group. Weekly discussion themes are determined by group participants and facilitated by trained peer support staff. Registration is required. Please call 905-522-1155 extension 39559.
Family Peer Support Group
Share your thoughts and experiences in an open, caring group atmosphere. This group is peer-led. A peer is someone who has lived experience supporting loved ones through mental health and/or addiction issues. Weekly discussion themes are determined by group participants and facilitated by trained peer support staff. Registration is required. Please call 905-522-1155 extension 35599.
Family members/friends only
Evening group runs every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 -7:00 pm.
Afternoon group runs every Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm.
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
*Group currently not being offered at this time*
DRA is based on the principles of the 12 Steps and the personal experience of men and women in dual recovery. The primary purpose of DRA is to help one another achieve dual recovery (mental illness and addiction), to prevent relapse and carry the message of recovery to others. For more information, please call 905-522-1155 extension 39559.
Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)
WRAP groups are offered several times a year for individuals with lived experience of mental illness and/or addiction who are interested in developing a personal self-management plan. This is an 8 week, evidence based, modularized group covering: Developing a Wellness Toolbox; Creating a Daily Maintenance Plan; Triggers & Early Warning Signs; and Crisis and Post Crisis Planning. WRAP groups are facilitated by trained and WRAP certified peer support staff. Self-referrals are welcome. Registration is necessary as groups fill up quickly.