caregivers and family

The SCALE Program returns on October 10th, 2023!

The SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being needs by offering:

The 3rd Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC)
Health In | Equity Conference

October 20-21, 2023 — Digital Conference

The Canadian Children, Youth and Coes (CCYC) In | Equity Conference is an interdisciplinary conference designed to bring together pediatric health and allied health care professionals to address health care inequities from birth to adolescence using a family-centred approach.

On behalf of the Minister of Health’s Patient and Family Advisory Council (MPFAC Chair) Betty-Lou Kristy, we are very pleased to let you know that the Minister of Health’s Patient and Family Advisory Council has released its 2022-23 annual report:

What Now? A discussion about health and mental health after 3 pandemic years.

An interactive conversation with a psychiatrist, an occupational therapist and a family physician facilitated by family caregivers.

Register for this online event here: What Now? A discussion about health & mental health after 3 pandemic years Tickets, Thu, 15 Jun 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Who it is for:

A CAMH Education Achieve Event

Join us for this IN-PERSON event to learn about the various ways CAMH is addressing the opioid crisis

Thursday June 8th 2023 11 AM - 1 PM DROP IN anytime!

No registration required.

Visit interactive stations to learn more about

- CAMH programs and supports

- Virtual reality and live demos on how to administer naloxone

- Consumer health information and books

- Harm reduction supplies (naloxone kits available)

- Courses and trainings for professionals and the public

These yoga sessions will be happening weekly, in person at 1025 Queen Street West each Wednesday in June, 4 - 5 PM.

Register for all June sessions here: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

In recognition of Seniors Month, Service Canada returns to the Ontario Caregiver Organization webinar series to provide a presentation on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Join us to learn about:

Working with parental self-blame with cognitive and emotion-focused techniques

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Please join us on Thursday February 23rd 2023 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. To access this online workshop, please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/gambling

Many psychological treatment models for bipolar disorder emphasize the need for mood stabilizing medication and focus on methods of ensuring medication adherence. Although medications can be helpful for some people, modern cognitive behavioural therapies also emphasize cognitive approaches to mood stabilization. This 5-Day experiential workshop focuses on developing clinical skills for working with clients experiencing bipolar disorder to reduce mood swings and enhance recovery.

Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with schizophrenia or a psychosis-related illness? Join us for our four-session Strengthening Families Together psycho-education program.

Our program covers the challenges that caregivers can face while supporting someone living with psychosis – regardless of their diagnosis.  You’ll learn practical strategies for communication, setting healthy boundaries, relapse prevention, crisis planning as well as caregiver well-being. This program is intended specifically for caregivers.

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The Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) invites you to their annual public education event hosted on March 30^th, World Bipolar Day! This event is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about youth bipolar disorder. A youth patient will share their lived experience, we will hear from Hope + Me, and current research will be presented.

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is set to rollout a pilot launch of a new virtual platform to deliver integrated youth services to select YWHO Hub sites.

Hosted by : Ontario Family Caregivers’ Advisory Network (OFCAN)

This presentation will explore the history, and current and future challenges of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and mental health and the  implications for family caregivers.

January 24, 2023 @ 10am-12pm

Register HERE

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