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.
Navigating Postsecondary Accommodations: Practical Tools for Self-Advocacy
Wednesday, October 7th
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Online | Registration required.
Navigating the post-secondary accommodation process can be challenging, especially for students who are new to the process or unsure of what support may be available to them. Join Dr. Navi Dhanota, author of the BIPOC Student Guide to Accommodations, for a practical workshop on disability and self-advocacy.
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!
Journaling Workshop for Mental Health Service-Users and Caregivers
Tuesday, October 20
10 to 11 am. | Online | Registration required.
Journaling can be an important tool for improving emotional and psychological wellbeing. Journaling allows us the freedom to explore and express our feelings without judgement. This is important for service-users and caregivers, who often face guilt and other complicated feelings throughout our journey. 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.
THE MAD HATTERS WORKSHOP: Where Imagination Goes to Your Head!
Tuesday, October 20
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!
Forensic Mental Health 101: Understanding the Basics
Wednesday October 21st
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Online | Registration required.
This introductory webinar provides an accessible overview of Ontario's forensic mental health system, including how
individuals may enter the system, key concepts such as Fitness to Stand Trial and Not Criminally Responsible (NCR), the role of
the Ontario Review Board, and how treatment, risk management and community reintegration work together in forensic care.
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.
Harm Reduction is for Everyone: Community Services Fair and Open House
Tuesday October 27th
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | In-person | Drop in!
Join us for an afternoon of harm reduction education, free BTNX drug testing strips, naloxone kits, giveaways and more!
Mindfulness for All: Monthly Circle
Thursday October 29th (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.
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.
