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.

• NOW BIWEEKLY

• Fridays - March 14 & 28 - 3:00 pm – 4:00 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: 298 076 099#

• Staff facilitator email Farah at flahens@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

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION ONLY - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - room G02/04

Staff facilitator Allison’s email is 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

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

Staff facilitator Allison - apurdy@cmhaww.ca

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-judgemental 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.

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• 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.

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.

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.

• Every other Wednesday - March 13 & 27, 2025

• 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: 222 596 520#

• Staff facilitator email: Farah at flahens@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)

Staff facilitator email Tonya at tevans@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 and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 786 254 358#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@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.

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 virtual 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

• Staff facilitator email Kass, kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

This is a group for people who identify as living with a permanent condition which in some way causes them to experience significant limitations to their physical, sensory, cognitive or mental functioning. A disability may be visible or non-visible and questions about participants disabilities will not be asked. In this group people are able to self-identify and share as much or as little about their personal experience of living with a disability as they like. Some themes that will be explored in this open conversation peer support group might include: Experiencing stigma and discrimination, barriers to education and employment, ableism, change in self-identity, effects of disability on mental health, relying on others for assistance and support and other related topics. We’ll also discuss adapting to challenges and moments of success and hope.

Wednesdays - 1:30 am – 2:30 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: 549 867 027#

• Staff facilitator email Richard at rbelcher@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.

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. staff facilitator

Tuesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

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.

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.

To join the group, please email Farah at flahens@cmhaww.ca for connection details.

Tuesdays - 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Drop into our Guelph location to enjoy an afternoon of social connection and casual board gaming with peers!

Tuesdays - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph

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; March 11, & 25, 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

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.

• Tuesdays - 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm - NEW TIME

• IN PERSON - Mount Forest CMHA office - 392 Main Street N, Mount Forest (group room across hallway from CMHA reception)

• Staff facilitator email and Allison at apurdy@cmhaww.ca.

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.

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

• 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 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 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

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION ONLY - 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph - room G02/04

Staff facilitator Allison’s email is 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

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

Staff facilitator Allison - apurdy@cmhaww.ca

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-judgemental 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.

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.

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)

Staff facilitator email Tonya at tevans@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 and ID number: 1-(833) 819-8075, Phone Conference ID: 786 254 358#

Staff facilitator email Kass at kdivenanzo@cmhaww.ca

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 - March 5 & 19 - 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• Staff facilitator Farah at flahens@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.