Registering for PFLS events
To register for any of our events that require registration, please visit our page on Eventbrite
Download the PFLS guide to using Webex for webinars and online events.
Jump to regularly offered PFLS events at the bottom of this list.
We are always available to answer questions or support with registration. People can get in touch with us at PFLS@camh.ca.
Journaling Workshop for Mental Health Service-Users and Caregivers
Tuesday, November 10th
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Online | Registration required.
Journaling allows us the freedom to explore and express our feelings without judgement.This workshop will provide a creative space to explore the many ways we can use journaling for better clarity and well being. Hosted in collaboration with CAMH Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre.
Responding to an Opioid Overdose Through Virtual Reality (VR)
Tuesday, November 10th and 17th
Friday, November 13th and 27th
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM | In-person | Registration required.
Drop in and learn life-saving opioid overdose response skills through an interactive virtual reality (VR) simulation. Walk away with your own naloxone kit! The full experience, including the VR simulation, takes approximately 30 minutes, but you are welcome to join and leave at any time.
Ask a Pharmacist: Medication info Group
Thursday, November 12th 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday November 25th 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | In person | Registration required.
Come to this group to help demystify the medications that you take or are considering taking. Ask all your burning questions during this one hour session facilitated by a CAMH pharmacist, we will explore different medications, including but not limited to, those that help treat depression, anxiety, psychosis and mania. We will discuss how these medications might help you in your journey and how to manage the side effects and/or stigma that may come along with them.
Canada Pension Plan-Disability (CPP-D) federal benefits: We're here to help!
Wednesday, November 18th
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Online | Registration required.
Join a Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) advocate from Disability Alliance Canada (DAC) to learn more about accessing
the federal CPP-D benefit. In this session, you will learn:
- Who qualifies
- How to make a strong application
- General tips and tricks to navigate working with Employment and Social Development Canada
The Mad Hatters Workshop: Where Imagination Goes to Your Head!
Tuesday, November 17th
Tuesday, December 15th
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM | In-person | Registration required.
In this 2 hour, in-person art workshop, step into the world of wild and fantastical hat ideas then turn them into wearable reality! We will transform an everyday material — paper, into an extraordinary wearable sculpture.
Disability Tax Credit: We're here to help!
Wednesday, October 14th
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Online | Registration required.
Disability Alliance Canada is here to help! Join Brooklynn Malec (she/her), Disability Advocate, for a webinar where you can
learn more about the DTC, associated benefits, and how you can receive free support in applying or contesting a denial.
Navigating the awkward employment questions
Thursday, October 15
1:30 to 3:30 pm. | Online | Registration required.
Bring your questions, experiences, and curiosity as we navigate important workplace conversations. All welcome — let’s explore what works, together. Hosted in collaboration with the Collaborative Learning College and CAMH’s Employment Works!
THE MAD HATTERS WORKSHOP with Taryn Lee: Where Imagination Goes to Your Head!
Tuesday, November 17th
12 to 2 pm. | In-person | Registration required.
In this 2 hour, in-person art workshop, step into the world of wild and fantastical hat ideas then turn them into wearable
reality! We will transform an everyday material — paper, into an extraordinary wearable sculpture.
Caregiver Coffee Chats: Sharing Our Realities
Tuesday October 27th
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM| Online (register)
Are you supporting someone (16+) with a neurodevelopmental disability and mental health challenges? Join our 6-week virtual
peer support group for open, guided conversations with other caregivers. No presentations. No advice or solution-focused strategies. Just space to reflect, share, and feel heard.
Practical Strategies for Everyday Living with Schizophrenia: CAT for Families
Tuesday, November 24th
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Online | Registration required.
Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) is a practical, evidence-based approach for families and caregivers of adults living with schizophrenia. In this interactive workshop you will gain strategies and tools to help your loved one build independence in taking care of themselves, their spaces, and participating in their communities.
Celebrating the Power of Language
Tuesday, November 24th
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Online and in-person | Registration required.
In celebration of the release of the Clear and Inclusive Writing Guidelines: The New CAMH Style, contributors to the guidelines are coming together to discuss the power of language. Attendees will experience a facilitated discussion, giving them a behind-the-scenes view of the guidelines’ development, with a strong focus on the need for patient and community engagement in inclusive writing. Register for either online or in-person option. Webinar begins at 1 p.m.
Mindfulness for All: Monthly Circle
Thursday November 26th (last Thursday of each month)
1 to 2:30 pm. | In-person | Drop in!
Join us for a neuro-affirming mindfulness drop in open to all levels, beginners to experienced. This program draws on mindfulness techniques from the Mindfulness for All 8 week program. The mindfulness tools were developed in research at the CAMH Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre. This is a chance practice some techniques and connect with others on the mindfulness path – exploring mindfulness in our own unique ways, together. Hosted with the Collaborative Learning College.
Supporting Someone thinking about Suicide: 988
Thursday, November 26th
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Online | Registration required.
When someone you care about is struggling with thoughts of suicide, it can be hard to know what to say or how to help. In this webinar, presenters from 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline will share practical ways to recognize warning signs, start an open and caring conversation, and connect someone to support. We’ll also talk about what happens when you call or text 988, and how to look after your own wellbeing as a support person. This session is open to family members, friends, and anyone supporting a loved one If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime, 24/7.
Regular and reoccurring events
Pet Therapy
Every Tuesday
10 to 11 am. | In-person | Drop in!
Drop in to meet our newest Pet Therapy dog, Cali! This program is possible thanks to CAMH’s Volunteer Resources.
Caregiver Corner
Every Wednesday in October
2 to 3 pm. | In-person | Registration required.
Caregiver Corner is a relaxed, welcoming space for families who are supporting loved ones with mental illness and addictions. It offers an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and exchange resources in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions are held in the Patient and Family Learning Space at 1025 Queen Street West. This group is intended for social connection and peer support. It is not a clinical service, and no medical or therapeutic advice will be provided. Hosted in collaboration with the Family Resource Centre.
Thursday morning Tai Chi with Anne
Every Thursday
11 am. to 12 noon | In person | Registration required.
Autumn Reflections: 10 Weeks with Apanaki Temitayo
Every Friday September 25 until November 27
1:30 to 3:30 pm. | In-person | Registration required.
Autumn Reflections is a 10-week mixed-media art series that invites participants to explore creativity through accessible art practices inspired by the changing season. Each workshop encourages creative exploration, mindfulness, and community in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Hosted with the Collaborative Learning College.
ESL for Mental Health and Wellness
New course session starts October 20 - every Tuesday from October 20 to December 8
1 pm to 3 pm. | In-person | Registration required.
Join us for an 8-week, trauma-informed, English as a Second Language (ESL) program designed for refugees and newcomers, who want to improve their English in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. Hosted in partnership with COSTI Immigrant Services. See the full-size poster or visit the Event Brite registration page for more information.
Wellness Through Words
Every other Tuesday September 22 until December 1
2 to 3 pm. | In-person | Drop-in.
Wellness Through Words is a small group drop-in program that meets every two weeks to improve your health literacy skills. Hosted in partnership with United for Literacy and in collaboration with the CAMH Mental Health Sciences Library.
Learn more at https://linktr.ee/pfls. Questions? pfls@camh.ca.
Registering for PFLS events
To register for any of our events that require registration, please visit our page on Eventbrite.
