Self-Help groups are offered throughout Halton Region, based on various mental health needs.
The groups are on-going in nature, facilitated by peers, volunteers, and provide support and education to individuals with mental health concerns and their family and friends.
The OASIS Mental Health Community is a peer led group offering social/recreation programs for Halton Region at various locations.
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ACTON BURLINGTON OAKVILLE
MOOD DISORDERS
EQUILIBRIUM-OAKVILLE
1450 Rebecca Street, Oakville (across from Hopedale Mall)
Evangel Pentecostal Church
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except July & August at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Coffee/speaker free (for family and friends). For approximately 2 hours.
Education, discussion, speakers, tapes. For more information www.equilibrium-oakville.com or info@equilibrium-oakville.com
EQUILIBRIUM-GEORGETOWN
486 Guelph Street, Norval
Norval United Church
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm.
For more information www.equilibrium-oakville.com/georgetown or georgetown@equilibrium-oakville.com
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
St. John the Baptist Church Hall
2016 Blairholm Avenue (corner of Brant & Blairholm), Burlington
Meets every Monday at 7:00pm.
Emotions Anonymous provides support for those who suffer from emotional issues i.e. depression, anger, grief, anxiety, low self -esteem, panic etc.
For more information contact Margaret at 905-631-7024.
MOMS SUPPORTING MOMS IN MILTON
Our Lady of Victory School (Milton Hob)
540 Commercial Street (Corner of Derry & Commercial)
Meets Thursday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Moms Supporting Moms in Milton is a support group for those experiencing Postpartum Mood Disorder. Learn about PPMD, including baby blues and anxiety, share experiences and increase supports. No pre-registration necessary.
For more information call Halton Region Health Department, Baby & Parent Program at 905-825-6000.
POSTPARTUM PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Oakville Parent-Child Centre
461 North Service Road, Oakville
Meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
For more information or to register call Nikki Taylor at 905-849-6366 ext. 22 or info@op-cc.ca
Burlington ROCK
710 Cumberland Avenue, Burlington
Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
For more information or to register for childcare call 905-632-9377.
ANXIETY
RECOVERY INC.
Saturday
10:45am
St. Stephen's United Church,
2258 Parkway Drive, Burlington
For more information contact Marie 416-907-9566 or cliff@lowselfhelpsystems.org
Thursday
8:00pm
Knox Presbyterian Church,
461 Elizabeth Street, Burlington
For more information contact Robert cliff@lowselfhelpsystems.org
2 group meetings in Burlington: to discuss ways of handling anxiety and worry.
TEACH
Anxiety & Panic Management Workshop & Self-Esteem Education & Support Group
Teach, Empower, Advocate for Community Health (TEACH) offers workshops and support groups in Milton and Georgetown.
For more information call 905-693-8771.
BEREAVEMENT
BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO
Hamilton-Burlington Branch - 905-318-0070
Halton, Peel Branch - 905-848-4337
Self-help groups to support families whose child of any age has died, spousal loss and young adults who have lost a parent. Facilitated by trained group leaders and supervised by professionals. There is a pre-registration and intake process. Call for more information.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
A support group for those who have lost a loved one by suicide
Burlington Baptist Church
2225 New Street, Burlington
They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 905-693-4270.
H.E.A.L.
A support group for those who have lost a loved one by suicide
Norval United Church (house beside)
484 Guelph Street, Norval
They meet the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 905-877-6122.
THE LIGHTHOUSE PROGRAM FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
Oakville - 905-337-2333
Provides peer support groups for children (ages 3 to 12), teens (ages 13 to 18) and primary caregivers of children. Participants are given the opportunity to meet with peers who have also experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver or close teen friend. All peer support groups are led by extensively trained facilitators and supervised by professional staff. Call for more information.
FOR WOMEN
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
The Women's Centre
1515 Rebecca Street, Suite 210
Oakville, Ontario
Support groups for women, dealing with self-esteem and other such issues.
For more information call 905-847-5520.
WAG-BURLINGTON
(Wednesday Afternoon Group)Social group for older women. For more information contact Elva at 905-632-7141.
FOR FAMILIES
BURLINGTON
Port Nelson United Church
3132 South Drive, Burlington
2nd Thursdays of each month - 7:00pm offered by Schizophrenia Society of Ontario.
For more information contact Marina Sue-Ping at 905-338-2112.
Strengthening Families Together
A 11-week family education course regarding serious mental illnesses offered by the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario.For more information contact Marina Sue-Ping at 905-338-2112.
EATING DISORDERS
EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS
Salvation Army Church
2090 Prospect Street, Burlington
A 12-step support group for women and men recovering from anorexia, bulimia and other related eating disorders. Meets weekly on Monday nights at 8:00pm.
For more informaton contact Sandy at 905-962-0502.
ADDICTIONS
Addictions 101
A free, educational information session for anyone who is concerned about another person's alcohol or drug use. Meetings are run monthly by Hope Place Centres
To register and for more informaton please call 905-465-3324 ext. 104.