September/ October 2025 Eco-Arts & Indigenous Medicine Wheel Closing Circle This session invites participants to engage with the Indigenous Traditional Medicine Wheel, exploring its connection to the Four Elements. Through eco-arts activities, participants will experience art as a pathway for healing and transformation, using creativity to reflect, connect, and celebrate. This is the final session in a series offered in partnership with West NeighbourhoodHouse. All are welcome. Thursday September 25th| 3:30pm-5:00pm | Dunn Indigenous Garden-255 Dunn Ave. | 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 | September 25th–December 11th| 5:30pm-8:00pm| Virtual | Open Self-Exploration through Creativity This group aims to guide participants through exploring themselves creatively (no artistic experience needed) in a safe and supportive environment -in the comfort of your own home. There will be an entirely optional opportunity to share your work and discuss your creations. This course is designed to help participants identify and connect with important aspects of themselves for a deeper understanding of their motivations, values and complexities. Tuesdays | October 7th-21st | 2:00pm-3:30pm EDT | Virtual | Open Breaking into Tech! This bi-weekly 3 part series of workshops, hosted by Tech-Xpert.org, is designed for youth 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 Upcoming Courses Hitting Refresh on Employment: A Workshop for the Work Curious Not sure if you’re ready to job hunt yet? That’s perfectly fine. This light, introductory workshop in partnership with CAMH Employment Works offers a gentle re-entry into thinking about work. Together, we’ll take a curious look at today’s job market, explore small steps you might want to take, and share ideas with others who understand the ups and downs of getting back out there. Wednesday October 8th | 11:30am-1:00pm| 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 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. Through guided writing exercises and in- class prompts, participants will develop their own short stories, experimenting with different styles and genres. Fridays | October 10th – November 21st | 1:00pm-2:00pm EDT |Virtual| Open BIPOC Conversation & Arts Collective This group aims to create a space for racialized folks with mental health lived experience where we can freely speak about the issues that make our experience with mental health unique because of our racial identity. Through facilitated dialogue using a range of activities, participants will learn useful 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 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 – November 18th | 3:00pm-4:00pm EDT | Virtual | Open Eco-Arts & Indigenous Medicine Wheel Closing Circle This session invites participants to engage with the Indigenous Traditional Medicine Wheel, exploring its connection to the Four Elements. Through eco-arts activities, participants will experience art as a pathway for healing and transformation, using creativity to reflect, connect, and celebrate. This event is a collaboration with West Neighbourhood House. All are welcome. Thursday September 25th| 3:30pm-5:00pm | Dunn Indigenous Garden- 255 Dunn Ave. | Open September/ October 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 Container Indoor Gardens This workshop introduces participants to the absolute basics of growing herbs indoors or in containers on a balcony. Learn about lighting, soil, and watering techniques to grow popular herbs such as basil, chives and parsley. Perfect for beginners, no green thumb required. Leave with the confidence and ability to grow fresh herbs in your window-sill year round. This workshop is offered in partnership with West Neighbourhood House. Thursday September 18th | 3:30pm-5:00pm EDT | Virtual| Open 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 Music Appreciation Drop-In Group (Fall) 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 Peer Support Core Competencies Training Designed by the Centre for Innovation & Peer Support, this training consists of 15 interactive training modules, each two hours in length that will support your understanding of peer support core competencies and best practices. Mondays & Thursdays | August 18th - October 10th | 10:00am-12:00pm EDT | Virtual | Closed Writing Drop-In Group (Fall) 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 Peer Support Drop-In Group (Fall) 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 September/ October 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.