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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

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

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Concurrent Disorders Groups

Recovery Discussion

Mondays

10 -11:30am

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*No Referral Required

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  • 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/67835598030?pwd=eUJNdE1lZldCMStBWkhBSlZoMUdXQT09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 678 3559 8030, Password: CDGROUPS

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Moving Forward Skillfully 

Mondays

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.

  • 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

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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/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

  •  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

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Drop-In Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) 

Wednesdays

11am - 12pm

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.

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Drop-In Acceptance and Commitment 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/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

  •  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 Group

Fridays

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

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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

Virtual YOGA

Friday, March 10th 

1:30pm - 2:30pm

*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 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 1:15pm

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https://stjosham.zoom.us/j/61896193816?pwd=bTRpNzFScXJHS2xHdkgzakNPRW5wdz09

or call-in at: +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 618 9619 3816,

 Password: 154317

Virtual ART JOURNALING

Friday, March 17th

1:30pm - 2:30pm

*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.

  • FREE Art Kits available - please call 905-522-1155 x35045 to arrange pick up

  • Log in at 1:15pm

https://stjosham.zoom.us/j/61896193816?pwd=bTRpNzFScXJHS2xHdkgzakNPRW5wdz09

or call-in at: +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 618 9619 3816,

 Password: 154317

Virtual WRITE IT OUT

Friday, March 24th

1:30 - 2:30pm

*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

  • This bi-monthly drop-in group will introduce two positive writing techniques

  • Writing can be therapeutic by promoting self-awareness and self-expression 

  • Log in at 1:15pm

 

https://stjosham.zoom.us/j/61896193816?pwd=bTRpNzFScXJHS2xHdkgzakNPRW5wdz09

or call-in at +1 438 809 7799, Meeting ID: 618 9619 3816,

Password: 154317

Community Psychiatry Groups

Drop-In Stress Management

Fridays

10:30 - 11:45am

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*No Referral Required

  • 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. 

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