December 2025 Upcoming Courses Exploring Holiday Traditions Around The World Discover the magic of global December traditions in our 4-week creative writing course. Explore holiday themed narratives from Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, to Omisoka, Las Posadas and Pancha Ganapati. Each session will dive into different cultural traditions through short stories, poems, group discussions, guided prompts and writing exercises. Perfect for writers of all levels. Join us to spark your creativity this holiday season! Mondays | December 8th–29th| 1:00pm-2:00pmEST| Virtual | Open Workarounds: Alternative Routes to Employment Hosted in collaboration with the Patient & Family Learning Space and Employment Works!, this workshop explores practical, non-linear pathways into the workforce. This session highlights creative strategies, skill-building opportunities, and lesser-known entry points that can help participants move toward meaningful and sustainable work. Wednesday December 10th| 11:30am-1:00pmEST| Virtual| Open Winter Poetry Workshop & Open Mic This one-off workshop introduces key poetic elements—like line breaks, figurative language, and musicality—through short examples and guided discussion. Participants will then have the chance to experiment with these techniques in their own writing. We’ll end with an optional open-mic where participants can share something they wrote, an existing original poem, or a favouritepiece by another writer (under three minutes). All experience levels are welcome. Friday December 19th|12:00pm-2:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Mindfulness for All Drop-In Group Hosted in collaboration with the Patient & Family Learning Space, this series will offer an opportunity to learnmindfulness in ways that can be individualized. This program will be a chance to learn and practice adapted mindfulness tools in an inclusive and neurodiversity- affirming setting that is open to all. Mondays | November 10th-December 15th| 2:00pm-3:00pm| 1025 Queen St. W | Open BIWOC Hibiscus Healing Drop-In Group 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 discussions. Thursdays | September 25th – December 11th | 5:30pm-8:00pm 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 | October 7th – December 23rd | 12:00pm-1:30pm 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. Thursdays | October 2nd – December 18th| 10:30am-12pm EST | Virtual | Open Navigating Pet Loss This course offers a compassionate space to reflect on the deep bonds we share with our animal companions and explore the many emotions that accompany loss. Tuesdays | November 4th - December 9th | 5:00pm- 6:30pm EST | Virtual | Closed Autistic-Led Peer Support Drop-In Group This group is for individuals with autism to engage in mutual support and casual conversation, led by Autistic individuals. No diagnosis is required. Anyone who identifies as autistic is welcome. Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays | September 9th – December 2nd| 3:00pm-4:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Exploring Mental Health & Grief Through Writing This six-week facilitated writing group is designed for people navigating grief related to their experiences with mental illness. Participants will work in a supportive group environment to write and share their experiences around illness and identity, grief, loss, resilience and gratitude. Wednesdays | November 5th - December 10th | 12:00pm-1:30pm EST | Virtual| Closed Looking & Seeing Drawing This course that is all about taking non judgmental, intentional moments to observe and ground through unique drawing exercises. The focus will be play and process instead of trying to make the final art look “right” or “perfect”. Tuesdays | November 18th - December 9th | 12:00pm-2:30pm | 1025 Queen St. W| Closed December 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 Ongoing Registration 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.