Recovery Discussion (formerly PAWS)

Mondays

10 -11:30am

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*No Referral Required

• Discussion-based drop-in group.

• What information would be most helpful to you today? Are there resources that you need?

• This is a drop-in recovery focused discussion group. We can review coping skills, harm reduction and relapse prevention strategies or even problem solve a situation you are experiencing related to the recovery.​

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/65259003548?pwd=ckc4WXNBZDVHUm5wNGhXR0UwVmgrUT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 652 5900 3548, Password: 384151

Moving Forward Skillfully

Mondays

1:30 - 2:30pm

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*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.​

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/65259003548?pwd=ckc4WXNBZDVHUm5wNGhXR0UwVmgrUT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 652 5900 3548, Password: 384151

SMART Recovery

Tuesdays

1:30 - 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 and a volunteer with lived experience.

• Limit of 10 participants per group.

• Log in several minutes before start time.​

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/65259003548?pwd=ckc4WXNBZDVHUm5wNGhXR0UwVmgrUT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 652 5900 3548, Password: 384151

Steps to Recovery

Wednesdays

1:30 - 2:30pm

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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/65259003548?pwd=ckc4WXNBZDVHUm5wNGhXR0UwVmgrUT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 652 5900 3548, Password: 384151

Drop-In Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Wednesdays

11am -12:00pm

1- 2pm

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Thursdays 

11am -12pm

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*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.​

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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.

Drop-In Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)

Thursdays

1:30 - 3:00pm

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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.​

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https://stjoes.zoom.us/j/65259003548?pwd=ckc4WXNBZDVHUm5wNGhXR0UwVmgrUT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 652 5900 3548, Password: 384151

Drop-In Stress Management

Fridays 

10:30 -11:30am

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• A weekly drop-in group with 6 different modules - start any week

• Modules cover the following topics: body scan, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, problem solving and mindfulness meditation, music listening and music selection, time management and organization and guided imagery

• Exclusion criteria: active psychosis, active substance use, dissociative states, emotional dysregulation, active suicidal thoughts

• 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. 

Family Night

Last Wednesday of Each Month 

6:30 - 8:30pm

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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://stjosham.zoom.us/j/62057513423?pwd=cHozK0xQQTNYbyswR1RyK0RaUnRMZz09

or call in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 620 5751 3423, Password: 781168