Registering for PFLS events

To register for any of our events that require registration, please visit our page on Eventbrite

Download the PFLS guide to using Webex for webinars and online events.   

Jump to regularly offered PFLS events at the bottom of this list. 

We are always available to answer questions or support with registration. People can get in touch with us at PFLS@camh.ca. 

ESL for Mental Health and Wellness

Every Tuesday from July 7th to August 25th 
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | In-person | Registration required.
Join us for an 8-week, trauma-informed, English as a Second Language (ESL) program designed for refugees and newcomers who want to improve their English in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. 
See the full-size poster or visit the Event Brite registration page for more information. 
  

Caregiver Corner

Every Wednesday in July
2 to 3 pm. | In-person | Registration required. 
Caregiver Corner is a relaxed, welcoming space for families who are supporting loved ones with mental illness and addictions. It offers an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and exchange resources in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions are held in the Patient and Family Learning Space at 1025 Queen Street West. This group is intended for social connection and peer support. It is not a clinical service, and no medical or therapeutic advice will be provided.  Hosted in collaboration with the Family Resource Centre.
  

Spring into Bloom workshops with Apanaki Temitayo

Fridays in July 
1:30 to 3:30 pm | In-person | Registration required.
Spring Into Bloom is a 10-week mixed-media workshop series inspired by the themes of spring—renewal, growth, transformation, and creative possibility. Participants will explore a range of accessible art techniques, including sculpture, collage, painting, textile art, and alternative photographic processes using affordable and recycled materials. Each session introduces a new artistic method while encouraging mindful reflection and playful experimentation. The workshops are designed for all experience levels and emphasize process over perfection, creating a welcoming space where participants can express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others through art.
     

Journaling Workshop for Mental Health Service-Users and Caregivers 

Tuesday, July 21
10 to 11 am. | Online | Registration required.
Journaling can be an important tool for improving emotional and psychological well being. Journaling allows us the freedom to explore and express our feelings without judgement. This is important for service-users and caregivers, who often face guilt and other complicated feelings throughout our journey. This workshop will provide a creative space to explore the many ways we can use journaling for better clarity and well being.
  

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Exotic Patterns - Watercolour Workshop with Taryn Lee 

Tuesday, July 21 
12 noon to 2 pm. | In-person | Registration required
In this 2 hour, in-person art workshop, you’ll learn how to create expressive and exotic patterns using watercolour paint. We will be inspired by looking at reference photos of wildlife like beautiful feathers, textured snakeskins, fuzzy furs and then interpret those photos into creating our own artworks with watercolours. You’ll practice watercolour techniques that will bring your wild vision to life. You’ll leave having observed nature on a micro level and translated it into your own expressive artwork inspired by the beauty of wildlife. 
  

Employment Series: Ask Me Anything with Stand-Up Comedian Ryan Zeitz

Thursday, July 23th 
2 to 3:30 pm. | Online | Registration required.
Ryan will share his unique journey through peer support ,advocacy, comedy, entrepreneurship, and the many unexpected twists and turns that can shape a career. Together, Ryan and John Fernandes of CAMH Employment, we will explore alternative sources of income, self-employment, side hustles, and unconventional career paths. How do you create opportunities for yourself? And can a comedy career actually teach you something about employment? 
(Spoiler: yes.) Bring your questions for an open and interactive 90-minutediscussion grounded in lived experience, practical learning, humour, and possibility. Hosted in collaboration with the Collaborative Learning College and Employment Works!.

Regular events you need to register for 

Thursday morning Tai Chi with Anne

Every Thursday
11 am. to 12 noon | In person | Registration required.
  

Caregiver Corner

Every Wednesday in June
2 to 3 pm. | In-person | Registration required. 
Caregiver Corner is a relaxed, welcoming space for families who are supporting loved ones with mental illness and addictions. It offers an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and exchange resources in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions are held in the Hudson’s Bay Lounge at1025 Queen Street West. This group is intended for social connection and peer support. It is not a clinical service, and no medical or therapeutic advice will be provided. 
Hosted in collaboration with the Family Resource Centre. 

Registering for PFLS events

To register for any of our events that require registration, please visit our page on Eventbrite.