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

How to Use Zoom

Check out our monthly virtual drop-in building resiliency groups!

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

*You must be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic or East Region Mental Health Services at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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 East Region Mental Health to learn more

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

*No Referral Required

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.

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

*No Referral Required

A drop-in self-help group for recovery from any types of addictive behaviour.
Groups are held by a clinician and a volunteer with lived experience.
Limit of 10 participants per group.
Log in several minutes before start time.

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

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

Steps to Recovery

Wednesdays

1:30 - 2:30pm

*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.

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

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

Drop-In Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Wednesdays

11am - 12pm

1pm - 2pm

Thursdays

11am - 12pm

*No Referral Required

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.

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

Drop-In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Thursdays

1:30 - 3:00pm

*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

Family Night

Last Wednesday of Each Month

6:30pm - 8:30pm

*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

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

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

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
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

https://stjosham.zoom.us/j/65146959053?pwd=c0VQd1lDazFodHpzS1ZTaW1waXhIdz09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 651 4695 9053,

Password: 664071

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

A monthly drop-in group
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 the group. Use any art materials you have at home.
Log in at 11:15am

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

or call-in at: +1 647 558 0588 , Meeting ID: 682 6556 3267,

Password: 986992

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

A weekly drop-in group with 6 different modules - start any week
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
If you experience any technical difficulties or have additional questions, please call administrative assistant at ext. 39780
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.