Jan/Feb 2025 Upcoming Courses Indoor Plant Care Learn about plant care by doing it: watering, repotting, pest control, and growing new plants from seeds and propagation. We will work with a different group of plants each week, including cacti, succulents, tropicals, herbs, and more. This is a beginner course hosted in partnership with Friends of Allan Gardens. Fridays |Jan 24th–Feb 28th| 12:00pm-2:00pm | Allen Gardens-160 Gerrard St E | Open Understanding Grief from Substance Use Related Loss This course explores the intersections between grief and drug related deaths. Within the context of the opioid epidemic and other tainted drug supplies, Canada continues to experience substantial human loss. We will discuss how grief can be a tool to tie us together and begin to collectively respond to some of the systemic issues that are leaving individuals vulnerable to drug-related deaths in the community. Thursdays | Feb 6th–Feb 20th| 10:00am-12:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Work Well: Pursuing Employment Goals in 2025 This workshop provides guidance for anyone looking to achieve their employment goals in 2025. Explore how to set meaningful goals, discover where to begin, and learn about the support available through CAMH Employment Works and other employment resources. Offered in collaboration with the RBC Patient & Family Learning Space and CAMH Employment Works, this session is designed to empower you with the tools and insights needed to take your next career step. Wednesday | February 19th| 11:30am-1:00pm EST | Virtual | Open 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 | Jan 9th–Mar 13th| 5:30pm-8:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Peer Support Drop-In Group (Winter) 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 | Jan 7th–Mar 25th| 12:00pm-1:30pm EST |Virtual| Open Writing Drop-In Group (Winter) 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| Jan 13th-Mar 31st| 1:00pm-2:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Music Appreciation Group (Winter) Hosted by Mobile Arts Programming, this group provides a platform for discussion about all things music. Additionally, there is an option to explore music creation using a web-based program. Wednesdays | Jan 8th–April 16th| 1:00pm-2:00pm EST | Virtual | Open Exploring Mental Health & Grief Through Writing This four week facilitatedwriting groupdesigned 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 identity, resilience, gratitude, and loss. Tuesdays | Jan 7th–Feb 11th| 2:00pm-3:30pm EST | Virtual| Closed Zine-Making This in-person group will provide individuals of any experience level a chance to learn about the history of independent, do-it-yourself style zine-making. Over the course of seven weeks, participants will review a variety of examples and have the opportunity to create their own work. Thursdays | Jan 9th–Feb 20th| 3:00pm-4:30pm EST | 1025 Queen St. West | Open Peer Support Core Competencies Training Designed by the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support, this 30 hour training consists of 15 interactive sessions to support your understanding and knowledge of peer support values and best practices. Wednesdays |Jan 8th–Mar 26th| 1:00pm-3:00pm EST | Virtual| Closed Rewriting Our Stories This transformative course, inspired by the principles of narrative therapy, invites participants to explore and reshape the stories that inform their sense of self. Through guided exercises and reflective practices, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how they view their personal stories and how these stories influence their identity. Tuesdays| Jan 21st–Feb 25th| 12:00pm-1:30pm EST | Virtual | Closed Pet Therapy Join a friendly and adorable dog named Pelusafor this drop-in program offered in collaboration with the Patient & Family Learning Space (PFLS). Tuesdays| 10:30am-11:30am | PFLS-1025 Queen St. West | No registration is required Jan/Feb 2025 If you or someone you know are interested in learning more aboutthe Collaborative Learning College, please visit clc.camh.ca. Phone: 365-275-7135| Email: clc@camh.ca Open These courses are currently accepting registration. Waitlist These courses are full. Register to be notified if a space becomes available before the course begins. Closed These courses are no longer accepting new registrations.