PFLS closed Monday, October 14
RBC Patient and Family Learning Space, the Family Resource Centre, and the CAMH Library will be closed on Monday, October 14. There will be no in-person or remote services or activities.
Registering for PFLS events
To register for any of our events that require registration, please visit our page on Eventbrite.
Wellness Through Words
Tuesday October 8th
Tuesday October 22nd
2 pm to 3 pm | In Person | Drop in
All are welcome to join this small group drop-in program run by Gideon (he/him) from United for Literacy to strengthen reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Community Services Pop Up
Tuesday October 8th
2 pm to 4 pm | In Person | Drop in
Drop in to learn about the Toronto Community Crisis Service, Toronto Public Library, Parkdale Project Read, the Collaborative Learning College, and Employment Works! The Nicotine Dependence Clinic and the CAMH Pharmacy will give away free kits for people who want to quit smoking.
Interactive Virtual Reality: How to Respond to an Opioid Overdose
Tuesday October 15th
4 pm to 6P pm | In Person | Registration required
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.
Urban Sketchers: Art Workshop with Taryn Lee
Tuesday October 22nd
12 pm to 2 pm | In Person | Registration required
Taryn Lee is a neurodivergent artist and educator with lived experience. Taryn's urban sketching session will help you learn something new, connect with others, and explore your own creative process.
Making it Work: Pursuing Employment When Receiving ODSP or OW
Wednesday October 23rd
12 pm to 1 pm | Online | Registration required
Other sessions: September 25, October 23, November 20. Online.
- I Hate Resumes and Cover Letters: Some Strategies that Work - September 25
- Making it Work: Pursuing employment when receiving ODSP or Ontario Works - October 23
- Right On! Navigating Workplace Accommodations and Your Rights as an Employee - November 20
This second web event will help you learn how working will impact your benefits, the employee Start-Up Benefit,the Monthly Working Benefit and Ontario Works Supports and Programs. All are welcome to join this open and interactive workshop.
Service Canada Info Session: Special Employment Insurance Benefits
October 24th, 12-1pm. Online.
In partnership with CAMH's Social Determinants of Health Service, this session will provide information about Service Canada programs and services focusing on Special Employment Insurance Benefits. A Question and Answer portion will follow the presentation.
Demystifying the CAMH Emergency Department
October 30th, 12-1pm. Online.
Whether you're seeking clarity on what to expect for yourself or looking to better support a loved one at CAMH or other emergency departments, this webinar will provide you with helpful knowledge and an opportunity to ask questions.
Regular events
Registration required
Yoga for Wellness & Recovery (Trauma-Informed Yoga)
Every Wednesday 2 to 3 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.
Thursday morning Tai Chi with Anne
Thursdays in July, 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!
Registering for PFLS events
To register for any of our events that require registration, please visit our page on Eventbrite.