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Limited resources have forced us to close down operations effective July 31. Click here to read the announcement email. We are actively working at finding new funding to once again open a centre.
Special Events

Sat July 10  7 pm Support group based on talk “Healing The Shame That Binds You” by John Bradshaw.
Sat July 10  8-4pm Weekly Garage Sale.
 
Mon July 19  Noon Rachel Warford, Third year Psychology student leading afternoon groups.
Mon July 19  7 pm Support group, Emotions Anonymous (12 Step Program)
 
Tues July 20  Noon Kate Condon, Third year Psychology student leading afternoon groups.
Tues July 20  6 pm Debra Wilson, President of Mood Disorders Niagara, will be leading a support group.
Tues July 20  7 pm Julie Corrick will be speaking on child sexual abuse, from her own personal experience.
 
Wed July 21  2 pm Angela Browne will lead an ODSP DISCUSSION GROUP.
 
Thur July 22  3 pm Tina Embrey providing Employment and Education Support. Appt’s preferred.
Thur July 22  7 pm Tina Embrey leading group on the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.                                                          
 
Friday July 23  7 pm Movie Night - TBA 
 
Sat July 24  7 pm Support group based on talk “Healing The Shame That Binds You” by John Bradshaw.
Sat July 24  8-4pm Weekly Garage Sale.
 
Mon July 26  7 pm Support group, Emotions Anonymous (12 Step Program)
 
Tues July 27  7 pm Lisa Dent, 23, will talk on, "It's Not What Happens, It's What You Do About It". (Coping with trauma)
 
     

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Support Group Schedule
 
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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12:00 pm  Happiness is Choice 
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How To Stop Worrying2  I'm Ok-You're Ok  3 How To Win Friends 4    
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2:00 pm  Lucienda Bassett
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6:00 pm        Laughter Yoga with
 Chantal Rouleau
 2nd Thursday of mth
     
         
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7:00 pm

Pilates Workout
$12.00

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Support Group Topics
 

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2 - Wednesday's 12:00 noon Reading group from Dale Carnegie's book, "How To Stop Worrying and Start Living".
 

3 - Thursday's 12:00 noon Reading group from Dr. Thomas A. Harris' book I'm OK - You're Ok. This book will tell you why people respond the way they do.
 

4 - Friday's 12:00 noon  Reading group from Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends And Influence People". This book will teach you better ways to communicate with all kinds of people.
 

5 - Monday's 12:00 noon  Reading group from Happiness is a Choice by Barry Neil Kaufman.
 

6 - Tuesday's 12:00 noon  Reading group from Richard Carlson's book "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..." A great handbook to conquer anxiety.
 

7 - Weekdays at 2 pm - Lucienda Bassett audio's on recovering from anxiety.
 


Past Speakers

Julie Corrick - Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse. (Video-Taped)  Part 1   Part 2   Part 3
Tina Embrey - Recovery from Bi-polar Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder. (Video-Taped) Part 1  Part 2  Part 3  Part 4  Part 5
Catherine Bradley - Homeopathic Practitioner www.bradleyheilkunst.com (Video-taped)
Debra Wilson - Living with Bi-Polar Depression. (Video-taped)
Debbie Janzen - Living with Borderline Personality Disorder. (Video-taped)
Barry Shainbaum - Recovery from Bi-Polar Depression. www.barryshainbaum.com (Video-taped)
Dave Jehan - recovery from anxiety.
Tanisha Burian - teenager with multiple mental health conditions.
Gerry McCall - McCall Counselling Services - 905-984-3005
Michelle Morgan - Recovery from Drug addiction and sexual/physical abuse. (Video-taped)
Katie Unger - Outreach counsellor at Gillian's Place women's shelter.
Judy Chaffe - counsellor at Personal Counselling Services 905-934-0194.
Lori D'Ascenzo - of Enlightened Feelings
Dave Carmichael & Hilton Tobin - TAMI team members (Talking About Mental Illness in high schools) (Video-taped)
Jan Hovdebo - Spoke on her recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction and bi-polar depression. (Video-taped)
Sarah Cannon - Executive Director of Parents for Children's Mental Health www.pcmh.ca spoke on suicide. (Video-taped)

Wendy Matthews of www.happybeingme.com  shared her story regarding Bi-polar Depression and Schizoaffective disorder.
(Video-taped)

Cathy Davis - Survivor of alcoholism in the home.
Wendy Palermo - MOMS Post Partum Depression Support Group
John Senske - Recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction and bi-polar depression. (Video-taped)
Angela Browne - From survivor to thriver!
Murray Watson - Inspirational author & speaker www.speakingtoinspire.com spoke on his recovery from depression. (Video-taped)
Sarah Cannon - Executive Director of Parents for Children's Mental Health www.pcmh.ca spoke on children with mental health issues.
Hilton Tobin - TAMI team member (Talking About Mental Illness in high schools)
Lisa Ellis - Boost Your Skills motivational speaker www.boostyourskills.ca.
 


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