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 Virtual Groups

Please log on 10-15 minutes before group start time,

they will be locked at the start time posted.

Exceptions: DBT, Family Night, Recreational Groups​​

(5 minute grace period)

Attention

There will be no groups running on

December 24th / December 25th

due to the holiday break

&

No groups running on

December 31st / January 1st

due to the New Years holiday.

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Have a safe and warm holiday everyone, see you in the New Year!

- CPC Staff 🎄☃️❄️

​​​Keep scrolling to check out our monthly virtual drop-in building resiliency groups!​​​​

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​Concurrent Disorder Groups

Mindfulness for Recovery

~ in-person group ~

Mondays​​​​​

10:30am-11:30am

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*You must be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic (CPC) or Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton  

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  •  An 8 week drop-in group to help individuals meet the day-to-day challenges of recovery from addiction

  • Explore skills focusing on staying present, gaining awareness/control of thoughts, and disengaging with triggers, being mindful in challenging situations, acceptance, viewing thoughts as thoughts and more

  • Please reach out to your clinician/ community support worker at the Community Psychiatry Clinic or Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinic to learn more

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If you have any additional questions on the referral process please feel free to call us at (905)-522-1155 ext.39124

Moving Forward Skillfully

Mondays

1:30pm - 2:30pm​​​​

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*No Referral Required 

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  •  A weekly drop-in class with 6 different skills-based modules.

  • Start any week.

  • Learn skills from DBT including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.

  • Log in several minutes before start time.​​

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/68902926592?pwd=VC9vNGc0enJ1NHRXaWV0UGxTZzBHUT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 689 0292 6592, Password: CDGROUPS

 

SMART Recovery 

Tuesdays​

1:30pm - 3:00pm​

 

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*No Referral Required 

  •  A drop-in self-help group for recovery from any types of addictive behaviour.

  • Groups are held by a clinician with lived experience.

  • Limit of 15 participants per group.

  • Log in several minutes before start time.​​

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/68016265475?pwd=RmtPUDFrQ3JXNEk0bU1ZLzExMmEyQT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 680 1626 5475, Password: CDGROUPS

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Steps to Recovery 

Wednesdays

1:30pm - 2:30pm

There will be no group until​

Wed., January 7th

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*No Referral Required  

  •  A drop-in self-help group with 6 modules to increase motivation to reduce substance use.

  • Log in several minutes before start time.

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​https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/61651488194?pwd=RWtQeDl2QVlBQ2d4UmJkVW9kV3ZxUT09 

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 616 5148 8194, Password: CDGROUPS

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Drop-In Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) 

Wednesdays

or

Thursdays

There will be no Drop-in DBT

group until​

Wed., January 7th & Thurs., January 8th

respectively.

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*No Referral Required  

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  •  A weekly drop-in group with 8 different modules - start any week

  • This group is designed to provide a brief sampling of DBT skills - not a formal DBT group

  • Focuses on the skills of: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness

  • Log in several minutes before start time.​

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Contact dropindbt@stjosham.on.ca to refer and for information. Meeting URLs are sent via email upon referral and selection of date/time.

 

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Drop-In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Thursdays

1:30pm - 3:00pm

There will be no group until​

Thurs., January 8th

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*No Referral Required 

  •  A weekly drop-in group with 5 different modules - start any week

  • Available to all clients in the Community Psychiatry Clinic with any mental health diagnoses.

  • Topics from ACT therapy include: mindfulness, clarifying values, committed action, fusion vs. defusion, control vs. willingness, acceptance as an alternative, and action planning.

  • Log in several minutes before start time.​​

 

https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/66105446486?pwd=SnJYTlRPZTBVU2Yzc3F6UG9pM1U4UT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 661 0544 6486, Password: CDGROUPS

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Family Night

Last Wednesday of  Each Month​

6:30pm - 8:30pm​​​​​

Group currently

on hold

until further notice.

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*No Referral Required 

  •  A group for family members and loved ones of those with substance use, mental health or concurrent disorders. 

  • Contains 4 modules on supporting loved ones, creating boundaries and self-care.

  • Please note this group is intended for the family/loved ones, rather than clients​

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/63253875410?pwd=YU5XNk9rdTF4dTV3MTBGeXZmRE44QT09

or call in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 632 5387 5410, Password: 781168

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Building Resiliency Groups

Virtual PEER SUPPORT 

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Fridays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm​

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*You must be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

  • A weekly drop-in group for mutual support

  • Discuss recovery goals, challenges, and healthy coping strategies

  • Facilitated by a peer support worker with lived experience of mental health issues

  • Limit of 10 participants per group

  • Login at 10:50am

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/61815727532?

pwd=wrWsy7FpSgE1XDeRgb1outZWVTcN6j.1

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 618 1572 7532,

Password: 019102

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Virtual YOGA 

 

New Years dates are coming soon!

1:30pm - 2:30pm

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*You must be attending other groups listed on this page or be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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  • A monthly drop-in group which provides an opportunity for mindful movement 

  • You will be guided through a mindfulness practice, followed by 30 minutes of gentle seated & standing stretches and yoga-based movements; end with a short breathing practice

  • Log in at 1:25pm

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/68265563267?pwd=c2tlNmpGRkllcHRzRjBXVitNUXpLUT09

or call-in at: +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 682 6556 3267,

 Password: 986992

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Virtual ART 

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New Years dates are coming soon!

1:30pm - 2:30pm

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*You must be attending other groups listed on this page or be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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  • The focus of this group is to make time for creativity and self-expression through art

  • Engaging in creative activities can have a positive impact on health and well-being

  • An art prompt will be provided at the beginning of group. Use any art materials you have at home

  • Log in at 1:25pm

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/68265563267?pwd=c2tlNmpGRkllcHRzRjBXVitNUXpLUT09

or call-in at: +1 438 809 7799 , Meeting ID: 682 6556 3267,

 Password: 986992​

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Young Adult Substance Use Program (YA-SUP) Groups

Mindfulness and Substance Use

Thursdays

10:30am - 11:30am

There will be no group until

Thurs., January 8th

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*No Referral Required 

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  •  Open to all Young adult substance use program (YA-SUP) clients - current and past OR anyone ages 17-25 looking to work on substance use goals.

  • ​Join us to build a lifestyle that increases your present moment awareness and supports your mindfulness practice and recovery. 

  • Attend our group by December 17th for a chance to win prizes (For more information click here)

  • sign-on and agree to code of conduct in chat by 10:35 AM

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/66791871982?

pwd=E8kZAvrbBgETsE4LrKzChiTRajZt8m.1

 Meeting ID: 667 9187 1982, Password: 442204

 

Mind-Drug-Body Connection

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Group is on hold indefinitely.

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  •  Open to all Young adult substance use program (YA-SUP) clients - current and past OR anyone ages 17-25 looking to work on substance use goals.

  • Group focused on Cognitive (CBT) and Dialectical (DBT) Behavioural Therapy skills exploring thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and somatic/physical symptoms related to substance use.​​

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Pot-tent Wellness

 

Group is on hold indefinitely.

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  •  Open to all Young adult substance use program (YA-SUP) clients - current and past OR anyone ages 17-25 looking to work on substance use goals.

  • Learn about Cannabis and the brain as well as things you can do to improve health, sleep, and wellness.

Contact Information:

Capacity Building Team: 905-522-1155 Ext. 39343; Fax: 905-381-5620

Community Psychiatry Clinic: 905-522-1155 Ext. 36040

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton – West 5th 

100 West 5th Street

Hamilton, ON

L8N 3K7

© 2021 by SJHH Concurrent Disorders Capacity Building Team

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