Welcome to "It's A Vibe" – where unity meets electric energy! We are a dynamic, one-of-a-kind peer group exclusively designed for BIPOC women and femmes between the ages of 18 and 35. Step into our world bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m., where we amplify each other's voices, celebrate our unique talents and create a vibrant community. A space for creative self-expression and caring conversations

A support group for folks 55+ that seeks to create a safe environment where individuals can support each other in learning tools and skills to help with recovery from substances and/or problem gambling.

Are you part of the #LGBTQ2S+ community and seeking health and wellness services? Or maybe you've just heard the name 'MAX Ottawa' thrown about and you've been curious about who we are?

A four-week therapy workshop aimed at exploring your relationship dynamics, improving skills for communication, learning tools to de-escalate conflict, and deepen the connection in your romantic relationship.

A safe, supportive place, surrounded by adults with a mood disorder who 'get it'. A peer support group, for individuals 18+ years old with mood disorders. Please join us for a friendly, confidential discussion of mood disorder related topics and personal issues.

This is a 3 sessions group that will enhance caregivers' communication and connection with their children (ages 10 to 17) and between themselves. The group is a hands-on group where parents/caregivers will be learning from their experiences and practicing foundational tools.

A support group for folks 55+ who wish to moderate their alcohol intake. The group seeks to create a safe environment where individuals can support each other in managing their drinking, all the while providing educational material and practical tools for change.

Baby Love Parenting Program is a FREE attachment-based 4-week programs for parents/caregivers with babies up to 14 months old. We will explore the importance of attachment, how to help your baby feel secure as well as ways to help your baby (and you too) deal with stress. Registration for the program is ongoing. When you book a session, I will be in touch by email with further details.

The Zone is a supportive, counsellor-facilitated positive mental health drop-in program for youth 12-17 with a focus on social activities, skill-building, and connecting youth to resources in their community. We have therapeutic activities including art, sports, and games that focus on positive coping skills and facilitate healthy relationships. On-site counselling is available to all youth. Dinner served weekly. This program is a drop in program.

Queerios is a drop-in program for youth 12-17 who identify as LGBTQ+.It has a focus on social activities, positive mental health, skill-building, and connecting youth to resources in their community. On-site counselling is available to all youth. Activities include art, sports, and games, as well as dinner served weekly. This program is a drop-in program.

An educational workshop for Family, Friends and Caregivers who have a Loved One (LO) that struggles with substance use. This VIRTUAL workshop will offer an opportunity to increase understanding on addiction, behaviours related to use and how to provide support without losing oneself.

We provide resource information for survivors of acquired brain injury, as well as their family and caregivers.

The Virtual BIPOC Peer-Support Self-care Oasis group is a Peer Support Group for women and femme identifying as BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Colour) living with mental health challenges and looking for a place to share and discuss experiences, explore new tools together in a safe environment as a way of empowering and supporting each other. Come join a group of BIPOC individuals in a safe environment! BIPOC mental health matters! BIPOC matters! Take a 2-hour break from your busy schedule to nourish your self once per week! Your mental health matters! You matter! This group will be offered online via Zoom by CWCLN. Individuals will be able to join using the video and/or the phone functions. The facilitators are trained peer-supporters. Important: You are not required to be on camera during the group nor to share, except for the first few minutes so that we can confirm you are indeed part of the BIPOC community.

The ACB Mental Health Peer Support Group, offers FREE weekly virtual peer group programming to all African, Caribbean and Black community members aged 18+. This respectful and safe space offers ACB community members living with mental health challenges a space to foster hope, encouragement, and shared resources that can improve their health overall.

A 10 week skill based group on living after trauma. Participants will learn about the impact of trauma and build skills for healing and growth. Topics will include how to recognize thoughts and feelings, accept positive experiences and learn to live in the present.

A 3-part workshop series to learn about the way your experiences become a part of you. To understand the impact and how you can learn to work with your nervous system in everyday life.

Family Spiral is a 2-evening education program for family members, friends and support persons who are concerned about someone experiencing problematic substance use, behavioural addiction or a related mental health issue. Family Spiral is an introduction to Rideauwood’s family and parent counselling services. Participants learn about addiction and how it affects families, while connecting with others who are experiencing concerns and challenges similar to their own.

Acu-Detox auricular acupuncture is used to support mental health and substance use recovery. Disposable needles are inserted into five acupuncture points on the ears while participants sit silently in a circle for 30 minutes. This practice is intended to create a peaceful quiet space for healing. It is intended to be used as an adjunct to counseling, education, medical support and support groups. Some of the benefits may include: • Reduced cravings for substances • Fewer withdrawal symptoms • Increased calmness and improved sleep • Relief from stress and emotional trauma • Connection to inner quiet and strength Treatment is provided by a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. To learn more, visit https://acudetox.com/

Caregivers often experience many types of grief throughout the dementia journey: ongoing grief, anticipatory grief, complex grief, and end of life grief. In this peer support group, you will have the opportunity to meet others experiencing grief in dementia, share your story, gain, and give support, and learn more about the importance of grief in life. This group can help you process the complex feeling of grief with people on a similar journey.

This is a specialized peer Support Group for young caregivers. Topics discussed range from young caregiver issues such as the challenges of multiple responsibilities, such as paid employment, parenting and family relationships, to general caregiving for a person living with dementia.

Our caregiver peer support groups provide a safe environment to learn, share, express and help each other through mutual understanding and support. These groups are co-facilitated by an individual with lived experience with dementia, and a trained Dementia Society Care Coach. Experience a compassionate environment and receive up-to-date, accurate information.

Our caregiver peer support groups provide a safe environment to learn, share, express and help each other through mutual understanding and support. These groups are co-facilitated by an individual with lived experience with dementia, and a trained Dementia Society Care Coach. Experience a compassionate environment and receive up-to-date, accurate information

Monthly drop-in group for parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse children, youth and young adults. In partnership with CHEO. Parents and caregivers meet to support one another and share their experiences and knowledge as they raise their gender diverse children. Participants share information and resources.

This 8-week program aims to support participants by providing information on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The group is led by two facilitators and works to build on and develop coping skills which can improve Perinatal Depression and/or Anxiety such as mindfulness, assertive communication, and cognitive behavioural therapy based tools. This program is open to people who are expecting, have given birth, or have adopted and who are noting the signs and symptoms of depression or anxiety, rooted in the transition to parenthood. Participation is by self-referral. This program includes an information session for people who are supporting participants. The session aims to provide support and strategies to help the participants and their family through the challenges of Perinatal Depression and/or Anxiety.

A welcoming group for people 17+ in the early stages of gender transition to discuss gender, transition, and well-being. This is a closed group, meaning interested participants have to be added to our wait list for future sessions. Each group is 8 sessions in total. The next Session is TBD

Being close to someone who is struggling with addiction can be frustrating, painful and sometimes feel like a lonely journey. We want to offer support so that you do not lose yourself on this journey. These meetings will offer an opportunity to learn how you can develop skills to then help you cope and help your loved one choose recovery and most importantly, to meet with others who are walking/have walked similar journeys. Join us once, every week, or whenever you feel the need to connect.

Breaking Free Wellness is a sub-group of All People All Pathways. Each meeting focuses on a new strategy and action plan to recognize your substance use and its impacts, understanding and managing your cravings, and controlling your emotions when life becomes stressful.

All People, All Pathways ™ (APAP) is a peer support group for people looking to explore their relationship with substance use, free from stigma. APAP is a safe and inclusive space that supports all pathways to increased wellness. All are welcome to attend.

Our Parent Support Groups are confidential, no judgement, small groups of parents who meet to support each other, share valuable information, and connect with a community. These are hosted by two Family Peer Supporters who bring their own experience and wisdom, and knowledge of the services and resources.

SMART Recovery®is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self- empowering, secular and science-based, mutual-help support groups.

At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction. They find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by science-based and sensible 4-Point Program.

A free, bi-weekly discussion drop-in group with gender diverse facilitators for trans, non-binary and questioning youth ages 11-17. Meet people, have discussions, make art & have fun!