
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
Check out our monthly virtual drop-in building resiliency groups!
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ATTENTION !
Please note there will be no
groups running on
Monday October 9th
due to the long weekend
Concurrent Disorders Groups
NEW! Mindfulness Skills for Recovery
Mondays
No group on
October 9th
10:30am - 11:30am
*In-person group*
*Referral by clinician only
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*You must be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic or East Region Mental Health Services 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.
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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
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Please reach out to your clinician/ community support worker at the Community Psychiatry Clinic or East Region Mental Health to learn more
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First group date is set to begin on Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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
No group on
October 9th
1:30 - 2:30pm​
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*No Referral Required
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A weekly drop-in class with 6 different skills-based modules.
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Start any week.
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Learn skills from DBT including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
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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
1:30 - 3:00pm
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*No Referral Required
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A drop-in self-help group for recovery from any types of addictive behaviour.
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Groups are held by a clinician and a volunteer with lived experience.
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Limit of 10 participants per group.
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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
1:30 - 2:30pm
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*No Referral Required
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A drop-in self-help group with 6 modules to increase motivation to reduce substance use.
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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
11am - 12pm
or
1pm - 2pm
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Thursdays
11am - 12pm
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*No Referral Required
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A weekly drop-in group with 8 different modules - start any week
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This group is designed to provide a brief sampling of DBT skills - not a formal DBT group
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Focuses on the skills of: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
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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
1:30 - 3:00pm
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*No Referral Required
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A weekly drop-in group with 5 different modules - start any week
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Available to all clients in the Community Psychiatry Clinic with any mental health diagnoses.
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Topics from ACT therapy include: mindfulness, clarifying values, committed action, fusion vs. defusion, control vs. willingness, acceptance as an alternative, and action planning.
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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
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*No Referral Required
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A group for family members and loved ones of those with substance use, mental health or concurrent disorders.
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Contains 4 modules on supporting loved ones, creating boundaries and self-care.
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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 Group
Every Friday
11am - 12pm
*You must be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic or East Region Mental Health Services at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
- A weekly drop-in group for mutual support
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Discuss recovery goals, challenges, and healthy coping strategies
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Facilitated by a peer support worker with lived experience of mental health issues
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Limit of 10 participants per group
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Login at 10:50am
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https://stjosham.zoom.us/j/65146959053?pwd=c0VQd1lDazFodHpzS1ZTaW1waXhIdz09
or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 651 4695 9053,
Password: 664071
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Virtual ART JOURNALING
Thursday,
September 14th
11:30am - 12:30pm
*You must be attending other groups listed on this page or be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic or East Region Mental Health Services at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
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A monthly drop-in group
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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
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An art prompt will be provided at the beginning of the group. Use any art materials you have at home.
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Log in at 11:15am
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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/68265563267?pwd=c2tlNmpGRkllcHRzRjBXVitNUXpLUT09
or call-in at: +1 647 558 0588 , Meeting ID: 682 6556 3267,
Password: 986992
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Community Psychiatry Groups
Drop-In Stress Management -- On Hold
Fridays
10:30 - 11:45am
ATTENTION!
Please note
this group is on hold until further notice.
*No Referral Required
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A weekly drop-in group with 6 different modules - start any week
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Modules cover the following topics: progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, problem solving and mindfulness, music listening and music selection, time management and organization and guided imagery
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If you experience any technical difficulties or have additional questions, please call administrative assistant at ext. 39780
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Log in several minutes before start time.​
Contact dropinstressmanagement@stjoes.ca for referral and meeting link. Please include full name, date of birth, and email address.
COAST 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE (905-972-8338)