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Friday, May 5, 2023, is Red Dress Day, an annual National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. Red Dress Day grew out of the installation project REDress by Métis artist Jaime Black. Find out more in this artist talk with Jaime Black: The Ontario […]

The temporary location of the Krasman Centre’s Richmond Hill Peer Support Drop-In at the Wave Pool Facility (at 5 Hopkins St.), has been extended until July 31st, 2023. The hours of operation are seven days a week, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and on Wednesdays 12:30 pm – 4 pm. Individuals will have […]

Recovery:  A Journey of the Heart will explore the role our heart plays in our mental health. This weekly, workshop-style, interactive group allows peers the opportunity to discover new and exciting ways of looking at recovery.  This workshop will be full of enticing questions and will explore lesser-known concepts about the […]

Krasman Centre’s Richmond Hill Peer Support Drop-In Centre has temporarily relocated to The Wave Pool Facility at 5 Hopkins St. in Richmond Hill until April 2023, seven days a week, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. (except Wednesday, the drop-by opens at 12:30 pm). Starting Friday, February 3, 2023, visitors can access […]

January 6, 2023 It is with profound sadness that we at Krasman Centre share the news that our beloved colleague and friend, Theresa Claxton-Wali, has passed away.  Theresa was in the role of Peer Recovery Education and Advocacy Manager, with Krasman Centre, and an integral member of our Leadership Team. […]

The Newmarket Drop-by Program is back at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex! The Drop-by provides anyone experiencing homelessness a place to warm up, shower, eat and connect with a Peer Supporter. Program participants have access to: Peer support, system navigation, resources and referrals Phone, computer & Wi-fi Wellness items (limited quantities […]

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” – Vicki Harrison. Coping with Grief is a six-week peer support bereavement group for individuals who have lost a loved one […]

We are looking for committed people who want to make a difference in their community. In particular, we are looking for people who bring certain skills to the table and who represent the rich diversity of the areas we serve. For more information and details on how to apply, please […]

Inaadiziwin refers to a “Way of Life”. The Inaadiziwin Centre provides culturally appropriate peer support-based programs to vulnerable residents of Georgina Island First Nation. The centre employs trained Peer Supporters who are members of the Chippewas of Georgina Island who have direct lived experience and knowledge of the social, economic […]