Holiday Closure Notice: Monday, May 20, the RBC Patient and Family Learning Space, the Family Resource Centre, and the CAMH Library will be closed to the public. There will be no in-person or remote services.
Patient and Family Experience Week
Monday April 29 - Friday May 3rd. In person.
Join us for a week of in person and virtual events across CAMH to celebrate Patient and Family Experience Week. Full schedule can be viewed here.
Sunshine Gardens Greenhouse Tour & Composting Workshop
Thursday May 2nd. In person.
Head gardener, Dr. Javad Mozafari, will guide us through the Sunshine Gardens Greenhouse and teach us the basics of composting.
Register here.
Toronto Public Library & Parkdale Project Read & Employment Works! Pop Up
Tuesday May 7th, 2 to 4 pm. In person.
Kristy, a Librarian from Parkdale Library, Martha, from Parkdale Project Read, and John, from Employment Works! will be on-site to share information about free neighbourhood programs. Drop-in program.
Tell Stories and Build Community: Poetry, Music, Celebration
Wednesday, May 8, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. In Person.
Join a shared music making event featuring professional guest artists who share their lived-experience as Jewish performers and psychiatric service-users through meaningful song.
Supporting a Family Member with Schizophrenia: CAT for Families
Tuesday, May 14, 5 to 7 pm. Online.
This workshop teaches strategies and tools to help loved ones build independence to take care of themselves, their spaces, and participate in their communities.
Tell Stories and Build Community: Poetry, Music, Celebration
Wednesday, May 15, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. In Person.
Join a shared music making event featuring professional guest artists who share their lived-experience as Jewish performers and psychiatric service-users through meaningful song.
Rough Magic: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder
Thursday, May 16, 12 to 1:30 pm. Online.
Join writer Miranda Newman for the launch of her harrowing but ultimately uplifting memoir about living with Borderline Personality Disorder—one of the most stigmatized diagnoses in mental health.
The Beauty of Botanicals: Watercolour with Taryn Lee
Tuesday, May 21, 12 to 2 pm. In Person.
Artist and educator, Taryn Lee, will be teaching a 2 hour watercolour workshop to support creativity and mindfulness. All supplies will be provided and all are welcome!
Caregiver Coffee Chats: Sharing Our Realities 30 min Orientation Session
Wednesday, May 22, 12 to 12:30 pm. Online.
Are you looking for a space where you are valued for your perspective as a caregiver? Join to learn about this
6 week peer support event for caregivers of adults with neurodevelopmental disorders (including Autism).
Nurturing Mental Wellness in Older Adults: Accessing Resources & Support
Thursday May 23, 12 to 1 pm. In person.
This webinar explores resources for supporting the mental health and well-being of older adults. Learn about community-based workshops, multilingual information, and more!
Celebrate Spring! Art Workshops
Fridays, starting May 24, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. In person.
Artist and educator, Apanaki Temitayo, guides participants through an immersive and creative journey through the vibrant world of mixed-media and African textile art. All supplies will be provided and all are welcome!
Interactive Virtual Reality: How to Respond to an Opioid Overdose
Tuesday May 28, 4 - 6 pm. In person.
This interactive simulation workshop uses virtual reality headsets. The training walks participants through each step and teaches the skills you need to prevent an opioid overdose.
Register here.
What’s the Difference between Anxiety and an Anxiety Disorder?
Thursday May 30, 12 noon to 1 pm. Online.
This webinar will explain the differences between anxiety and distress related disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Register here.
Pet Therapy with Pelusa
Starting Tuesday, May 7th. Tuesdays from 2:15 - 3 pm. In person.
Pelusa is a former street dog from Mexico who now calls Toronto home. She believes that everyone is a friend she hasn’t met yet. All are welcome!
(Please email us to confirm in case of cancellations.) Drop-in program.
Yoga for Wellness & Recovery (Trauma-Informed Yoga)
Every Wednesday 4 to 5 pm. In person.
Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, movement, postures and mindfulness.
Register here for yoga sessions in May-June.
Thursday morning Tai Chi with Anne
Thursdays in April, 11 am. to 12 noon. In person.
Join this open level program to improve flexibility, coordination, balance and concentration. No experience is required, all are welcome!
Register here for sessions in May-June.