Krasman Centre

Who Am I? – Spring Cycle Virtual Workshop
2024-04-03 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Do you feel lost, unsure of yourself? Are you navigating life without a map? Are you ready to self-reflect and rediscover yourself? If so, we invite you to register for the Who Am I? virtual workshop.

A group for those who wish to understand, accept and embrace their uniqueness.
This is an opportunity to examine ourselves with a non-judgmental heart and open mind. Let’s find peace with who we are, where we are and what we are.
Since self-exploration and acceptance will be fostered, we recommend participants be curious and open to self-examination by leaving their video feed on (if technology permits) and being comfortable with light mirror work and self-reflective journaling.
Please note that this is a closed group which starts the first Wednesday in March 2024. To get the most out of this group, participants should be prepared to attend all 5 sessions.
Dates: Wednesday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom or phone
Contact Info: Sara Nicklin
Phone: (647) 642-7251 Email: s.nicklin@krasmancentre.com

LINK TO REGISTER

Who Am I? – Spring Cycle Virtual Workshop
2024-04-03 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-04-10 14:30 - 16:00
Do you feel lost, unsure of yourself? Are you navigating life without a map? Are you ready to self-reflect and rediscover yourself? If so, we invite you to register for the Who Am I? virtual workshop.

A group for those who wish to understand, accept and embrace their uniqueness.
This is an opportunity to examine ourselves with a non-judgmental heart and open mind. Let’s find peace with who we are, where we are and what we are.
Since self-exploration and acceptance will be fostered, we recommend participants be curious and open to self-examination by leaving their video feed on (if technology permits) and being comfortable with light mirror work and self-reflective journaling.
Please note that this is a closed group which starts the first Wednesday in March 2024. To get the most out of this group, participants should be prepared to attend all 5 sessions.
Dates: Wednesday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3 (Due to unforeseen circumstances the March 27th date was reschedule to April 10, 2024)
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom or phone
Contact Info: Sara Nicklin
Phone: (647) 642-7251 Email: s.nicklin@krasmancentre.com

LINK TO REGISTER

Lived Experience Family Group Workshop
2024-04-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-01 19:00 - 21:00
RUNNING EVERY 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH VIA ZOOM
This group comprises of Krasman Centre peer supporters sharing their personal experiences and challenges. We discuss our journeys of mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, stigma, struggles, successes and MORE.
Sharing lived experience is one of the best ways to promote empowerment and combat stigma!
Helping others is a powerful way for people to support themselves and assists in community-building and the crucial relationship- building elements. When we share our experiences, it improves well- being and fosters diversity, inclusion, and understanding.
Schedule of Speakers and topics:
March 20, 2024 – Boundaries by Sara Nicklin
April 3, 2024 – My Lived Experience by Brendan Burlton
April 17, 2024 – Silent Crisis by Murat Guler
May 1, 2024 – People-Pleaser by Connie Reck
May 15, 2024 – Talking to your teens by Traivs Keeler
June 5, 2024 – Addictions by Wren Braaten
June 19, 2024 – Mental Health “Mom-ager” by Charlotte Armstrong (Co-creator Robyn Priest Live Your Truth)
July 3, 2024 – My Lived Experience by Corrina Melles-Orrego
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For more information or to register via phone Contact: Connie Reck – Family Peer Support – (416) 230 – 3639
OR Email: familysupport@krasmancentre.com

The Meeting Spot Support Group
2024-04-04 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-29 11:00 - 12:30 and 2 more dates
The Meeting Spot is a virtual peer support group drop-in that fosters connectivity, social interactions, and community engagement among people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges.
Here, we strive to maintain a welcoming environment where you will find support and understanding from others who share similar experiences. Join a community that inspires courage, hope, and self-determination.
The Meeting Spot runs every Monday and Thursday virtually via Zoom. You can also dial in by phone. Sign up to receive the Zoom login information. You can Register Online or call (416) 303-2629. For more information, please email groups@krasmancentre.com.

Get Creative
2024-04-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:30
Connect online via Zoom or telephone – Please click the following link to register online:
Online registration
For more information or to register over the phone please contact Andrea at a.gooding@krasmancentre.com or call 416-303-2629.
Closed captioning available

Lived Experience Advocates for Mental Health and Addictions (LEAMHA)
2024-04-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
The Lived Experience Advocates for Mental Health and Addictions (LEAMHA) will advocate for the needs and voice of people and communities served by the York Region and North Toronto Ontario Health Teams with regard to mental health and addictions and will facilitate communication and reports to its membership on how the Ontario Health Team addresses and/or acts upon members concerns and suggestions. If you are a person with lived experience of mental health and/or addictions, we welcome your participation.

This meeting is held monthly, to discuss systemic issues of importance to people with lived experience and develop an action plan on how to address this with the Ontario Health Teams

View the 2024 LEAMHA Schedule
Interested in joining LEAMHA? Register Online
For further information, please contact Dylan de la Rivière.
Phone: (647) 717- 4035 | Email: d.delariviere@krasmancentre.com

Tough Stuff – An All Inclusive Addictions Support Group
2024-04-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-23 17:00 - 18:30
Tough Stuff – An All Inclusive Addictions Support Group supporting peers with the challenges of substance use, food, and behaviours. If you would like to attend a Tough Stuff virtual group, please join by 5:15 p.m. that day. The first 15 people to attend each session will be admitted to the group. This is to keep each session more intimate for sharing. This will be managed by admitting on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be notified in the waiting room if the group for that session is full.
We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 5 PM to 6:30 PM virtually via Zoom.
This is a group for open and honest discussions about what drives us to do what we do! This is a safe space to meet with others with lived experience, who know how you feel!
The Krasman Centre operates from a harm reduction perspective, we are here to support you with any goals you may have.
Register online: https://forms.office.com/r/QYh0yKvF6w
For more information or to register please email groups@krasmancentre.com

Family Support Group
2024-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-30 19:00 - 21:00
FREE

The Family Support Group is a safe and non-judgmental space for family members, caregivers, and friends supporting loved ones with mental health and/or addiction challenges.
We believe people can and do recover and that families play a major supportive role in the process.
As part of the Family Support Group, you can:

Find information and referrals
Share your struggles
Connect with other peers with similar experiences
Learn from other’s experiences and successes

Our weekly group meeting takes place every Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. online via Zoom.
We warmly welcome you to join us for this interactive session and connect with like-minded individuals. It’s a great opportunity to share your experiences, gain insights, and learn something new. We look forward to seeing you there!
Click here to register online for the Family Support Group or send an email to familysupport@krasmancentre.com.

Exploring Emotions & Behaviours
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:30
FREE

Negative Self-Talk:

Do you find that your inner critic is controlling your life?
Do you have ruminating thoughts you can’t control?
Are you experiencing feelings you can’t identify?

Guess what, you are not alone.

This virtual group will challenge negative emotions and share coping strategies to promote our own personal wellness. Peers will be asked to share a troubling experience (personal or not) and the group will work together to come up with solutions that enable you to feel in control of the situation.
Click here to register online or send an email to a.gooding@krasmancentre.com

Coping with Grief
2024-05-01 14:00 - 16:00
Coping with Grief is a six-week bereavement peer support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to help cope with their grief. This group will hold space and support individuals in their healing journey. Participants will discuss how losing a loved one affected them and support each other through sharing stories and ideas.
Please note that this is a closed group which runs every Wednesday afternoon for six weeks beginning May 1, 2024. Pre-registration is required.
Dates: Wednesday, May 1st to Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom or phone
To register please click the following link:
Please click this link to register
For more information or to register by phone, please contact Cathleen Marengeur at (416) 562-8824 or email c.marengeur@krasmancentre.com.

Exploring Emotions & Behaviours
2024-05-07 13:00 - 14:30
FREE

Negative Self-Talk:

Do you find that your inner critic is controlling your life?
Do you have ruminating thoughts you can’t control?
Are you experiencing feelings you can’t identify?

Guess what, you are not alone.

This virtual group will challenge negative emotions and share coping strategies to promote our own personal wellness. Peers will be asked to share a troubling experience (personal or not) and the group will work together to come up with solutions that enable you to feel in control of the situation.
Click here to register online or send an email to groups@krasmancentre.com
