October/ November 2025 Upcoming Courses 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 inclusive discussions. Thursdays | September 25th–December 11th| 5:30pm-8:00pm| Virtual | Open Navigating Pet Loss This workshop series offers a safe, compassionate space to reflect on the deep bonds we share with our animal companions. Creative activities will be offered as gentle prompts to support expression. Together, we will acknowledge and validate the many emotions that accompany loss, recognizing that each grief journey is unique and meaningful. Through reflection, connection, and supportive practices, we will explore ways to carry forward love and memories while finding comfort in the healing process. Tuesdays | November 4th -December 9th| 5:00pm-6:30pm | Virtual| Open Music for Film & Video Games Music is often a big part of the impact of a film or video game (or other media), even though we may not always pay attention to it. This course explores how music works in movies and video games. We’ll look at why films and video games have music, how these scores are made, and introduce scenes from both well-known and obscure films and games to discover how music makes them affect us emotionally. Students will have opportunities to share their own favouritefilm and video game scenes and their scores, and think about how music helps make them more compelling. Thursdays | November 6th-27th | 4:00pm-6:00pm EDT | Virtual | Open Breaking into Tech! This bi-weekly 3 part series of workshops, hosted by Tech-Xpert.org, is designed for those interested in exploring the possibilities of the tech industry. Each session will introduce participants to different aspects of technology, from industry growth and career paths to practical skills like resume building, job hunting, and interview preparation. This workshop provides guidance, resources, and real-world insights to help you take the first steps toward a career in technology. Wednesdays | October 15th, 29thand November 12th|1:00pm-2:00pm EDT | Virtual | Open Mindfulness for All Drop-In Group Hosted in collaboration with the Patient & Family Learning Space, this series will offer an opportunity to learn mindfulness 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 | No registration required BIPOC Conversation & Arts Collective This group aims to create a space for racialized individuals with mental health lived experience to freely speak about the issues that make our experience with mental health unique because of our racial identity. Through facilitated dialogue and activities, participants will learn emotional regulation techniques (mindfulness, grounding, etc.), develop self-compassionate self-talk, and explore their individual cultural identities and how (re)connecting with those identities can aid in their healing. Wednesdays | September 10th- November 19th | 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT | Virtual | Open Speak Easy: Finding Your Voice at Work & Beyond Hosted in collaboration with the Patient & Family Learning Space and Employment Works! join us for an interactive session on building confidence and communication skills in the workplace and beyond. Thursday November 20th| 1:30pm-3:00pm| Virtual | Open Short Fiction Writing This course will deep dive into the craft of short story writing, exploring a variety of structures, genres, and techniques. Each week will focus on a different type of short story, giving participants the opportunity to analyze, discuss, and write their own stories in a supportive environment. Fridays | October 10th – November 21st | 1:00pm- 2:00pm EDT |Virtual| Open Writing Drop-In Group Hosted by InkWell Workshops, this writing drop-in group provides a dedicated space for writers of all experience levels to share work, ask questions and receive feedback. Mondays| October 6th – November 17th| 1:00pm- 2:00pm EDT | Virtual | Open 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| 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 EDT | Virtual | Open October/ November 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. Upcoming Courses 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 | Virtual| Waitlist Fall into Form Join us this fall for a soulful, hands-on creative journey of reflection and renewal. Each week, artist and facilitator Apanaki Temitayo will introduce a new art medium, encouraging playful discovery and mindful making. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned creator, these workshops offer space to express, heal, and reflect. Fridays| September 12th – November 14th | 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT | Virtual | Closed WRAP for Families WRAP for Families provides strength-based support for family members of people with a mood disorders. The program will help family members to develop and practice self-care strategies, learn the key concepts of mental health recovery, and be introduced to the concept of peer support. Family members will learn to exemplify recovery principles and in turn be of greater support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Tuesdays | September 16th – October 21st | 4:30pm-7:30pm| 1025 Queen St. W. | 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 in this group. Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays | September 9th – December 2nd| 3:00pm-4:00pm EDT | 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 20th | 12:00pm-1:30pm EDT |Virtual| Open Writing True Stories In this six-part workshop, we'll explore a series of nonfiction works. Each week we'll look at a form of nonfiction writing and reflect on some of the central themes and narrative techniques. We'll consider the elements of storytelling including voice, character, setting and tone. Additionally, we'll discuss the nonfiction works themselves and what stood out to us, but also consider from a grander scope the ethics of nonfiction storytelling, connection to real- world issues, and getting the facts right. Wednesdays | September 17th – October 22nd| 12:00pm-1:15pm EDT | Virtual | Open October/ November 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.