April/May 2025 Upcoming Courses BIWOC Hibiscus Healing Circle This group provides a dedicated space for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour(BIWOC) with lived or living experiences of mental health and/or substance use challenges to engage in creative writing, share and learn coping strategies, and find healing as a collective. The group will also include a variety of other healing practices, including meditation, breath work, dancing, and inclusive discussions. Thursdays | May 1st–July 17th| 5:30pm-8:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Meditation & Mindfulness In this course, you'll be introduced to a variety of accessible meditation techniques, including breathing meditation, body scans, and lovingkindness meditation, along with mindfulness practices such as mindful eating. Through guided practice and reflection, you’ll learn how to cultivate a sense of calm, improve your focus, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and intention. Tuesdays |May 4th–June 10th| 2:00pm-3:00pm EST | 1025 Queen St. West | Open Navigating Migration Challenges This workshop is designed to help migrants and newcomers navigate the psychological, emotional, and social challenges of migration with confidence and resilience. Mondays | May 5th–June 9th| 6:00pm-8:00pm EST | Virtual| Open Harm Reduction 101 This 2-part workshop series explores harm reduction as a comprehensive philosophy and value system grounded in dignity, compassion, and social justice. Participants will be introduced to the core principles of harm reduction and invited to consider how these principles apply across a range of contexts— beyond individual drug use—to areas such as mental health, housing, community care, and policy development. These workshops aim to broaden participants’ understanding of harm reduction as a relational, systemic, and person-centered approach that challenges stigma and supports people in the complexity of their lives. Tuesdays | May 27th–June 3rd| 12:30pm-2:00pm EST | Virtual | Open BIPOC Book Club Open to all experience levels, the BIPOC Book Club is a space for BIPOC individuals to explore systemic barriers and healing strategies through nonfiction works. This session will focus on Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness by Pooja Lakshmin, with group readings, discussions, and guided writing exercises—no book purchase required. Fridays | April 4th –May 23rd| 1:00pm-2:30pm EST | Virtual | Open Goal Setting & Self-Care in the Employment Search This course helps individuals manage self-doubt, set meaningful goals, and approach the job search with confidence. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, students will challenge their inner critic, identify strengths, navigate barriers, and integrate self-care. The course also introduces the DEBORAH goal-setting model, a holistic framework for aligning personal and employment aspirations. Wednesdays | April 23rd –May 7th | 1:00pm-2:30pm EST | Virtual| Open Peer Support Drop-In Group Join us for an interactive peer-led drop-in group. We strive to create a space that is empathetic and compassionate where folks can feel heard, validated, and supported. Tuesdays | April 1st –June 24th | 12:00pm-1:30pm EST |Virtual| Open Self-Exploration Through Creativity This 4-week course offers a journey into self-exploration through art and creativity. Participants will use different forms of artistic expression each week to explore topics such as coping skills, values, and self-identity in a safe and supportive environment from the comfort of their own homes. No prior artistic experience is required, and there will be an optional opportunity to share and discuss your creations. Thursdays | April 24th –May 15th | 2:00pm-3:30pm EST | Virtual | Open Let’s Talk Interviews: Building Confidence and Sharing Your Story Hosted by Employment Works! This workshop focuses on interview preparation with an emphasis on self-advocacy, practicing answers, and navigating how/if to disclose lived experience in a strengths-based way. Wednesday May 14th| 11:30am-1:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Music Appreciation Drop-In Group Hosted by Mobile Arts Programming, this drop-in group provides a platform for discussion about all things music. Additionally, there is an option to explore digital music creation. Thursdays | April 3rd –June 26th| 10:30am-12:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Video Games, Culture & Mental Health In a few decades, video games have transformed into a culturally significant and economically powerful industry with billions of participants. This five-week course will examine their history, cultural impacts, and future innovations in technology and storytelling. Students will explore how video games captivate audiences, their potential effects on mental health, and ways to engage in their creation. Wednesdays | April 23rd –May 21st| 4:00pm-6:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Better Communication This 4-week course helps participants identify communication styles, resolve conflicts, and develop practical skills for healthy communication. Each week covers a different topic, encouraging open discussion and personal sharing, with opportunities to practice skills and engage in a question-and-answer period. Thursdays | April 24th –May 15th| 11:00am-1:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Eco-Grief This 6-week facilitated writing group is designed for people coping with grief, anxiety, and/or hopelessness as it relates to the destruction of our precious earth and the climate crisis. Mondays | April 28th-June 9th| 2:00pm-3:30pm | Virtual | Open Writing Drop-In Group Hosted by InkWellWorkshops, this writing drop-in group provides a dedicated space for writers of all experience levels to share work, ask questions and receive feedback. Mondays| April 7th –June 30th| 1:00pm-2:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Dealing with Stress Join this interactive session to explore how stress can be both beneficial and challenging, recognize the impact of overwhelming situations, and gain a deeper understanding of your own stress tolerance. These workshops are hosted at Toronto Public Libraries across Toronto. Monday May 12th| 2:30pm-4:00pm EST | High Park Library–228 Roncesvalles Ave.| Open Friday May 23rd| 1:30pm-2:30pm | SilverthornLibrary 1748 St. Clair Ave West | Open April/May 2025 If you or someone you know are interested in learning more aboutthe Collaborative Learning College, please visit clc.camh.ca. Phone: 416 524-2137 | Email: clc@camh.ca OngoingRegistration These courses you can register for at any time. Registrations are accepted on a continuous basis Pre-Registration/Closed Courses which require you to sign up before the start date. If the course has already begun, it will be listed as "closed.” Waitlist This course is full. Register to be notified of open spaces.