The Meeting Spot
2022-04-07 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-04-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-04-21 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-04-28 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto)
Have you lost all social and emotional connections to others due to health issues or challenges? Has the pandemic made you feel isolated? You are not alone.
The Meeting Spot is a peer-led virtual support group for individuals touched by 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. The Meeting Spot is an inclusive and non-judgmental space to share stories of hope, strength, determination and personal experiences while connecting with others.
Please be advised registration is required. All virtual groups are accessible via Zoom video or dial-in by phone. The Zoom link to join the group will be sent to participants upon registration.
If you are interested in attending, please register using the online registration link, by phone: (416) 303-2629 or by email at groups@krasmancentre.com.

The Meeting Spot - GAME DAY
2022-04-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-15 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-29 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
Have you lost all social and emotional connections to others due to health issues or challenges? Has the pandemic made you feel isolated? You are not alone.
The Meeting Spot is a peer-led virtual support group for individuals touched by 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. The Meeting Spot is an inclusive and non-judgmental space to share stories of hope, strength, determination and personal experiences while connecting with others.
Please be advised registration is required. All virtual groups are accessible via Zoom video or dial-in by phone. The Zoom link to join the group will be sent to participants upon registration.
If you are interested in attending, please register using the online registration link, by phone: at (416) 303-2629 or by email at groups@krasmancentre.com.

Tough Stuff - An All-Inclusive Addictions Group
2022-04-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Krasman Centre invites you to an all-inclusive addictions virtual group, supporting peers with the challenges of substance use, food, and behaviours.
NEW: Tough Stuff is updating its format to increase the group’s focus and the healing environment. It will be a 6-session group, with a certification of your attendance at the end.
Tough Stuff runs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month | 5 PM – 6:30 PM
There will be increased structure by the facilitators, and the opportunity for deeper sharing and personal exploration. We understand that healing from our substance and behavioural challenges requires the opportunity to grow and learn from one another.
The topics for the 6 sessions are:

Self-Compassion
Strength in Vulnerability
Forgiveness
Inner Child
Mindfulness and Meditation
Connection & Community

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.
Please note registration for this cycle (October to December) is now closed. We will begin our next group on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Please register using the online registration form if you are interested in participating in the next group. You will be contacted when the group begins.
For more information, please email w.braaten@krasmancentre.com.

Exploring Emotions & Behaviours
2022-04-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-05-03 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
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 the individual to feel in control of the situation.
Join us every Tuesday from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm.
Click here to register online or send an email to a.gooding@krasmancentre.com

The Meeting Spot
2022-04-12 14:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-19 14:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-26 14:30 - 16:00, 2022-05-03 14:30 - 16:00 UTC

The Meeting Spot
2022-04-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-04-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Have you lost all social and emotional connections to others due to health issues or challenges? Has the pandemic made you feel isolated? You are not alone.
The Meeting Spot is a peer-led virtual support group for individuals touched by 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. The Meeting Spot is an inclusive and non-judgmental space to share stories of hope, strength, determination and personal experiences while connecting with others.
Please be advised registration is required. All virtual groups are accessible via Zoom video or dial-in by phone. The Zoom link to join the group will be sent to participants upon registration.
If you are interested in attending, please register using the online registration link by phone: at (416) 303-2629 or by email at groups@krasmancentre.com.

CRA: General Tax Awareness
2022-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Learn about why we pay taxes; how to get benefits and credits; how to do your taxes; authorizing a representative; My Account; digital Services available, uncashed cheques; and how to make a payment and what to do if you can’t make a payment.
This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom.
To register please call (416) 303-2629 or send an email to Andrea Gooding at a.gooding@krasmancentre.com
Click HERE to register online!

Wellbeing Support Group
2022-04-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-04-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
The Wellbeing Support Group is a safe space for participants to share with and receive support from other members of the community. Modelled after an in-person sharing circle, each participant will have the opportunity to de-stress by sharing any troubles they may be having, followed by the opportunity to receive support from other group members if they choose.
For information & registration please contact Andrea Gooding by phone at
416-303-2629 or send an email to groups@krasmancentre.com
Click here to register online.

CRA: Understanding DTC, CCC, & Medical Expenses
2022-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
This presentation provide an overview of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Canada Caregiving Credit (CCC) and medical Expenses. Learn how to complete a Disability Tax Credit application, the eligibility requirements and how much you can claim when doing your taxes. Plus other programs available once you qualify for DTC. Who can claim CCC or medical expenses, eligibility requirements and how much you can claim.
This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom.
To register please call (416) 303-2629 or send an email to Andrea Gooding at a.gooding@krasmancentre.com
Click HERE to register online!

Modest Income & Scam Prevention
2022-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
This presentation provides an overview of all the benefits and credits available to low to modest income individuals such as Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit, Disability Tax Credit, Child Disability Benefit, Climate Action Incentive, Canada Worker’s Benefit and unique to Ontario refundable and non-refundable credits. Also, learn about fraud protection, what to expect when CRA contacts you, how to protect yourself from scams.
This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom.
To register please call (416) 303-2629 or send an email to Andrea Gooding at a.gooding@krasmancentre.com
Click HERE to register online!

CRA: Covid-19 Tax Benefits
2022-04-27 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Learn all the benefits available during Covid-19, working from home credit and Ontario specific benefits
This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom.
To register please call (416) 303-2629 or send an email to Andrea Gooding at a.gooding@krasmancentre.com
Click HERE to register online!

CRA: Teaching Taxes
2022-04-28 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
This presentation provides an overview of the Canadian tax system, Social Insurance Number, how to read a paystub & T4 slips, how and when to file a tax return, MyAccount and income tax basic concepts.
This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom.
To register please call (416) 303-2629 or send an email to Andrea Gooding at a.gooding@krasmancentre.com
Click HERE to register online!

Family Support Drop-in
2022-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
A safe, non-judgmental space where family members can share experiences supporting loved ones with mental health or substance use challenges.
Please join us, and find a community that will support your family, listen and understand. Peer-to-peer sharing of experiences and coping skills. A place where you don’t have to worry about judgment or stigma. Krasman Centre offers this virtual drop-in two times a month, a lunchtime session on the 1st Tuesday of each month, then an evening session on the 3rd Tuesday monthly.
Register online: https://forms.gle/xfqSYL293VFeyzueA or send an email to familysupport@krasmancentre.com.
