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)

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

Concurrent Disorders Groups

Mindfulness for Recovery

~ in-person group ~

Mondays

10:30am-11:30am

*You must be a client of the Community Psychiatry Clinic (CPC) or Rapid Access to Addicition Medicine (RAAM) Clinic 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 Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinic to learn more

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

*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

1:30pm - 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 with lived experience.
Limit of 15 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

1:30pm - 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

1:30pm - 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

Fridays

11am - 12pm

*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

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

pwd=wrWsy7FpSgE1XDeRgb1outZWVTcN6j.1

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

Password: 019102

Virtual YOGA

Friday, November 7th

1:30pm - 2:30pm

*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

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

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

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

Password: 986992

Virtual ART

Friday, November 14th

1:30pm - 2:30pm

*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

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

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

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

Password: 986992

Young Adult Substance Use Program (YA-SUP) Groups

Mind-Drug-Body Connection

~ in-person group ~

Mondays

3:00pm - 4:00pm

*No Referral Required

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.
Attend our group for a chance to win prizes (For more information click here)
Register at reception by 3:00 PM @ West 5th Campus, Concurrent Disorders Outpatient Clinic

Pot-tent Wellness

Wednesdays

5:00pm - 6:00pm

*No Referral Required

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.
Attend our group for a chance to win prizes (For more information click here)
Sign-on and agree to code of conduct in chat by 5:05 PM

https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/63968486331?

pwd=lT4KtfJapKKpcaExGbaUNrlPEH144R.1

Meeting ID: 639 6848 6331, Password: 115267

Mindfulness and Substance Use

Thursdays

10:30am - 11:30am

*No Referral Required

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 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