peer support for those affected by depression & bipolar disorder

equilibrium-georgetown

February 2012

Wed, Feb 22nd

doors open at 7:00 pm - meeting begins promptly at 7:30

 

topic   overview of the programs & services offered by  S.T.R.I.D.E.



guest speaker   Anita Lloyd, Executive Director S.T.R.I.D.E.

 

STRIDE (Supported Training & Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments) is a non-profit, charitable, community based vocational rehabilitation program founded in 1983. It is the only Halton-based organization whose primary purpose is to serve the employment needs of individuals facing mental health issues.

 

group discussion to follow - pls join us

March 2012

Wed, Mar 28th

doors open at 7:00 pm - meeting begins promptly at 7:30

 

topic   tba



guest speaker   tba

group discussion to follow - pls join us



previous meetings

January 2012

1st anniversary celebration meeting

 

topic   from one peer to another

  • the CAMH Experience - AIM Program (28 Day on-site program)
  • the CAMH Experience - Day Programs, including Concurrent Program & W.R.A.P.
  • My Experience - Mental Illness Awareness (MIA) - 12 Steps to Wellness

 

guest speaker  Allison - equilibrium-oakville member

December 2011

informal meeting focused on group discussion

November 2011

topic   overview of the programs & services offered by 
          CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Association - Halton Region



speaker  Amy Rogers, CHMA - Information & Referral Specialist

October 2011

topic   depression & the family

speaker

Dr Karl O'Sullivan

Psychiatrist, Difficult to Serve Mood Disorder Clinic
Halton Healthcare Services

 

September 2011

topic    peer support in mental health recovery

speakers   

Debbie Jones - T.E.A.C.H. - North Halton Groups/Volunteer Supervisor

Rob DeSouza - T.E.A.C.H. - Oakville Groups/CSI Lead

 

July & August 2011    no meeting

June 2011

topic: concurrent disorders - addiction & mood disorders

speakers

Kim Wenger OT Reg.(Ont.) Mental Health Clinician - N. Halton Mental Health Clinic

Erin Horlings B.A.H. (Psych) - Addiction Clinician - ADAPT

 May 2011

topic: recovery & the use of humor to promote mental health

speaker  

Allan Strong, Recovery Education Co-ordinator  - Self Help Alliance

member, Stand Up for Mental Health

April 2011

topic: nutritiion & mental health

speakers 

Christine Maiorano - Certified Nutrition & Wellness Specialist

Maryellen Vandenbrink - Registered Holistic Nutritionist 

March 2011

meeting cancelled due to the weather, speakers will be re-scheduled

February 2011

topic: a variety of treatments (not meds) and strategies to help live with depression and bipolar disorder

 

speaker   Dr. Nadine Nyhus - Psychiatrist

January 2011

inaugural meeting

 

topic: peer support for those who live with depression & bipolar disorder

speaker   Trish Green - core member equilibrium-oakville

 

monthly meetings

4th Wednesday each month - Sept to June at 7:00pm

 

location courtesy

Norval United Church, 486 Guelph Street, Norval, ON 

 

for more information contact

CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Assoc - Halton
1-877-693-4270