Free Mental Health and Addictions Workshops offered by the West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT) and Canadian Mental Health Association – Toronto (CMHA – Toronto)

There is a significant demand for mental health support among our communities. That’s why we are excited to partner with the Canadian Mental Health Association - Toronto Branch (CMHA – Toronto) to deliver free mental health workshops to anyone who needs them.

The workshops are designed to help you learn and develop skills to manage your mental health effectively. Facilitated by our talented team of Community Educators, we offer a safe and supportive space to help you gain a deeper understanding of mental health issues, build awareness around how mental health impacts you and give you the tools needed to improve your mental well-being.

These workshops are structured in four-part series and are offered throughout the year both online and in-person at locations across West Toronto. Each week, you will be provided with take-home learning to help you apply the lessons in your daily life, such as approaches on setting boundaries, healthy coping tactics, routine building and more. Following completion of all four workshops, you will receive a certificate from the WTOHT and CMHA – Toronto.

Our Current Offerings:

In-person workshops:

  • Food to be provided at no cost to attendees

  • Locations:

    • Access Alliance - AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane St, York)

Online workshops:

  • One series option for anyone aged 18+

  • Online classes will be held via Zoom. Zoom links will be provided once registration is complete.

Note: We have plans to expand our offerings to additional topics and groups.


What to bring?

  • Follow the masking policy of each venue

  • If you would like to take notes, bring a pen and notepad

 

Note: Tickets are required for the registration process. Due to limitations on the registration platform, you must get a ticket for each workshop in a series.

 

Learning Objectives:

Stress Management: Finding Balance in Life Series

Managing Stress

A workshop aimed at teaching effective techniques for coping with and reducing stress.

  • Understand common signs of stress

  • Identify signs and symptoms of stress in myself

  • Be mindful of ways to help with stress

  • Understand the importance of setting boundaries

Mindful Living

A workshop focused on developing mindfulness skills for greater awareness.

  • Understand the concept of mindfulness

  • Be aware of mindfulness in everyday life

Overcoming Burnout

A workshop addressing burnout and offering strategies for sustaining energy and passion.

  • Understand burnout

  • Identify signs and symptoms of burnout in myself

  • Be mindful of ways to help cope with burnout

  • Promote well-being in your life

Self-Care Matters

A workshop discussing self-care and practical skills to maintain physical and mental well-being.

  • Define the importance of self-care practice

  • Identify my self-care needs

  • Develop a toolkit of self-care strategies

  • Implement a self-care plan to maintain my wellness



Stay Strong: Cultivating Resilience Series

Each in-person session will be for a small group of participants and cover the following topics:

Navigating migration:

Designed to help support families in diverse communities during migration and the impacts on mental health.

  • Understand the impact of migration on mental health

  • Explore strategies for managing stress

  • Identify support resources

Compassionate care:

Aimed at preventing and managing compassion fatigue through skill building.

  • Understand the concept of compassion fatigue

  • Identify signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue in myself

  • Be mindful of ways to practice self-care

  • Develop a sustainable plan for self-care

Building a strong support network:

Aimed at creating a strong support system to provide a foundation to an individual

  • Develop an understanding of support networks

  • Identify support networks that will be beneficial for myself

  • Explore ways to increase our support networks

  • Reach out to resources to better myself