Recovery West

Peer supporting is when someone who has lived through a mental health or substance use challenge, walks alongside another person on their own journey. It’s grounded in shared experience. 🤝

🗣️“Peer support was a light for me in a sea of darkness I never thought I’d emerge from.” - Sophia

“Peer supporters don’t diagnose, prescribe, or claim to have all the answers.

Instead, they offer connection, hope, understanding, and practical coping strategies—meeting people where they are and drawing from their own experiences of navigating challenges.” 🌱

(CMHA National, 2025)
 

Here is the monthly calendar for the online groups! All groups will be canceled on Monday, Aug 3 for the Civic Holiday! 🍁

For online group links call (905) 451-2123 ext.4

Dropping the weekly calendar for next week, Aug 3 - Aug 7!

🗣 Updates/Announcements

• We are closed on Mon, Aug 3! See you on Tues, Aug 4.

• Just a friendly reminder, the following groups have a new time:
- Reflective Writing at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
- Music Group at 2:45pm - 3:45pm⏰️

• New Group, Housing 101 Workshop Series starting on Thurs, Aug 6 (Registration required)

Here are some of our August updates for the upcoming groups.

Sun, fun, and August updates all in one place! 🔥☀️

August 03 | Civic Holiday. Recovery West will be closed. 🍁

August 23 | Happy National Banana Split Day 🍌✨️

📢 New Group Alert!

Join us for our Mobility Stretch Group, launching at a new time on Monday, August 10 from 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

This weekly drop-in group will focus on gentle stretching, relaxation, and mindful breathing.

Participants are guided through 45-minutes of simple movements and stretches designed to improve flexibility, release muscle tension, and increase overall body awareness.

No registration required—just drop in and join the group. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Dropping the weekly calendar for, July 27 - July 31!

🗣 Updates/Announcements

• There are no updates for this week. If you would like access to all our July calendars (In-person, Online, & Dufferin), click the link in our bio and select ‘GROUPS’.

🌿 New Group Alert! 🌿

Ladies, this one’s for YOU. ☕✨

Our Women’s Wellness Group is starting Thursday, July 30th! Join us every Thursday at 1:00 PM as we dive deeper into:

💛 Self-Esteem
💛 Emotional Awareness
💛 Personal Growth

A safe space to connect, reflect, and grow together. Let’s talk about what matters most — YOU.

Dropping the weekly calendar for next week, July 20 - July 24!

🗣 Updates/Announcements

• We will be hosting a spaghetti lunch & movie on Wed, July 22 🍝🍿🎬

• Just a friendly reminder, the following groups have a new time:
- Reflective Writing at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Creative Outlets at 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Recovery Chat at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Mental Health Matters (formerly Bipolar group) at 11:00am - 12:00pm ⏰️