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PARENT EDUCATION | COURSES | WORKSHOPS | GROUPS
2021 | March - April |
COURSE
INDEX
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LOCATIONS
WITHIN THE
HAMILTON
AREA
WELCOME TO
GROWING TOGETHER GROWING TOGETHER
Growing Together is a community education
guide for parents, children and youth listing
CONTENTS:
courses, groups and workshops available in
Hamilton from March to April 2021. 2 ATELIERS, CLASSES et
CENTRES de JEUX
disponsibles en Francais
Offered by a variety of local community
agencies, the programs and services published in WORKSHOPS AND
this guide are designed to help parents, children,
youth and others learn new skills to better meet
COURSES FOR
the challenges facing today’s families. Please
direct any questions about a particular listing to
the listing contact in the program description.
1 Expectant Parents:
Prenatal Courses
Please keep booklet for
future reference! 3 Parents/Caregivers of
Children 0-12 Years
7 Parents/Caregivers of
Children and Teens
12 Children and Teens
16 Courses and Workshops
for Adults
This star means the course is an
“evidence-based intervention”. That
means the course has been developed
by professionals, uses a manual to
provide consistent learning, and has
been evaluated for effectiveness.
DISCLAIMER: Courses in this guide are offered
by a variety of agencies and services across our
community. If you have a question about one of these
courses, please call the number listed in the course
offering. Inclusion of a group or program in this For a detailed
guide does not imply endorsement by the Ron Joyce listing of courses
Children’s Health Centre and McMaster Children’s please refer to
Hospital. Although every effort is made to ensure the the Index
accuracy of information in this guide, the Ron Joyce on page 19
Children’s Health Centre and McMaster Children’s
Hospital are not responsible for errors or omissions.
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
EXPECTANT PARENTS/PARENTS OF INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS
Welcome Baby Breastfeeding Support Health Connections
City of Hamilton Services Information Line
Healthy & Safe Communities Dept. City of Hamilton City of Hamilton Healthy & Safe
Public Health Services Healthy & Safe Communities Dept. Communities Dept.
Healthy Families Division Public Health Services Public Health Services
Would you like support Healthy Families Division Healthy Families Division
during your pregnancy? Join Breastfeeding information, advice, help Health Connections information line.
the Welcome Baby prenatal - prenatal to weaning. (Milk supply, Connect with us to learn about:
nutrition program. While our in-person pain, latch issues, infant behaviour
groups are temporarily on hold, we - Breastfeeding
at breast, weight concerns, twins/ - Child safety
are accepting new participants and premature, weaning/return to work,
providing phone support and resources medications while breastfeeding, etc).
- Growth and development 1
such as grocery and prenatal vitamin - Healthy eating
2
gift cards and more! Virtual or phone support available. - Positive parenting
- Postpartum depression and anxiety 3
FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Preparing for a healthy pregnancy B
For more information visit: Call Health Connections 905-546-3550
- Healthy Babies visiting program 3
https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/ Or connect via Facebook: “Healthy
classes/prenatal-nutrition-programs- Families Hamilton” FOR MORE INFORMATION:
in-hamilton or call Health Connections Website: Call Health Connections at
905-546-3550. http://www.hamilton.ca/breastfeeding 905-546-3550
Email:
To register, contact Jen Yates, Welcome BreastFeedingSupport@hamilton.ca
Baby Coordinator at 905-546-2424 Right From the Start
x1577 or email jennifer.yates@
hamilton.ca
Feeding Your Baby 0-12 (Online)
City of Hamilton - Public Health Months and Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Services and Compass Community
Health, with financial contribution from Making Baby Food In this 8-week session workshop for
moms and dads of babies under 24
the Public Health Agency of Canada. City of Hamilton months, participants watch video
Healthy & Safe Communities Dept. clips, learn how to read and respond
Public Health Services to infant cues in order to foster infant
Online Prenatal Healthy Families Division attachment security, and discuss these
City of Hamilton - Healthy & Safe At these interactive free sessions, issues with the leaders and other
Communities Dept. - Public Health Public Health Registered Dietitians parents.
Services - Healthy Families Division teach parents and caregivers of 8 weekly sessions on Zoom
This free online prenatal program children age 0-12 months about when
covers pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding to start giving solid foods to your baby, DATE: Saturdays starting April 10th
and newborn care. The program what solid food to give to your baby, TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
includes interactive learning, videos, how to offer new textures, & how to FOR MORE INFORMATION:
and links to resources. make baby food. 905-521-2100 ext. 77406 or email
FOR MORE INFORMATION: TO LEARN MORE: ipp@hhsc.ca
www.hamilton.ca/prenatal Visit https://www.hamilton.ca/public-
health/clinics-services/feeding-your-
baby-children and www.facebook.com/
HealthyFamiliesHamilton or call Health
Connections at 905-546-3550.
*Program currently CLOSED due to
Covid-19
1
ATELIERS, CLASSES ET CENTRES DE JEUX DISPONSIBLES EN FRANCAIS
French Postnatal Yoga Centre de la Petite Enfance
Prenatal Classes in French
Centre de Santé Communautaire Classes for Moms and Notre-Dame (OEYC Notre-
Hamilton Niagara Babies Under 10 Months Dame)
Information and support in regards to Centre de Santé Communataire
Hamilton Niagara Centre de Santé Communataire
pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding
and caring for your baby under the Learn the techniques to relax and Hamilton Niagara
Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program. practice yoga with your baby while Best Start Resource Centre for French
LOCATION: 1320 Barton St. E., getting back in shape. All classes are speaking families to play and learn
Hamilton given in French only. A series of 5 with your children and to meet other
sessions given once a week. Call to parents. French books available for
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
find out when the next sessions begin. parents. Special seasonal activities
call 905-528-0163.
LOCATION: 1320 Barton St. E., organized for parents and children aged
0-12 years old. Open every Monday
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
and Thursday.
Groupe Bon Début (French please call 905-528-0163 ext. 3229.
DATE: every Monday
support group for mothers TIME: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Centre de Santé Communataire Infant Massage in French LOCATION: Centre de la petite enfance
Hamilton Niagara Notre-Dame
Centre de Santé Communataire 400 Cumberland Ave., Hamilton
Support group for francophone Hamilton Niagara
mothers with young children and and
This is a program designed to teach DATE: Tuesday to Friday
pregnant women. This group offers parents and caregivers of infants (0-12
information and discussions about TIME:10:00 am to 2:00 pm
months) a warm and nurturing bonding LOCATION: Centre de la petite enfance
child development and parenting experience through touch.
issues. Please call for dates and times Notre-Dame
of next session. LOCATION: 1320 Barton St. E., 400 Cumberland Ave., Hamilton
Hamilton FOR MORE INFORMATION:
TIME: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Centre de Santé FOR MORE INFORMATION AND please call 905-549-3383.
Communautaire Hamilton Niagara REGISTRATION:
1320 Barton St. E., Hamilton call 905-528-0163.
Parlons de Nos
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
call 905-528-0163. Nourrissons (in French)
Centre de Santé Communautaire
Hamilton Niagara
Discussion group for mothers with
young babies under the age of 12
months. Topics discussed are nutrition,
home security and questions of mental
We must teach our health.
LOCATION: Centre de Santé
children to dream with Communautaire Hamilton Niagara
1320 Barton St. E., Hamilton
their eyes open. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
call 905-528-0163.
Harry Edwards
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WORKSHOPS AND COURSE FOR
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0-12 YEARS
The ABC’s of CSB - Online Circle of Security Parenting Dealing with Challenging
THRIVE Child and Youth Trauma Group Behaviours Triple P
Services
(Online) Discussion Group Ages 2-6
The ABC’s of CSB (Concerning City of Hamilton
Sexualized Behaviours) is a two-part Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Healthy & Safe Communities Dept.
online educational course for parents/ In this 8-session workshop for moms Public Health Services
caregivers of children (ages 11 and and dads of children 6 months to 6 Healthy Families Division
under) with concerning sexualized years, participants watch video clips,
behaviours. learn strategies to enhance the parent- Triple P Discussion Groups
child attachment relationship and are 2-hour workshops for
Participants will benefit from having the parents who are experiencing
opportunity to increase their knowledge improve child behaviour, and discuss
about child sexual development and these issues with the leaders and other challenges in a specific area. 1
how to support and respond to a child parents. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 2
who is exhibiting concerning sexualized 8 weekly sessions on Zoom. Health Connections at 905-546-3550
3
behaviours. for upcoming dates/times & to register.
DATE: Tuesdays starting April 6th B
FOR MORE INFORMATION: TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. *Program currently CLOSED due to
3
Please visit Thrive’s website Covid-19
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.thrivechildandyouth.ca for 905-521-2100 ext. 77406 or email
eligibility requirements and registration ipp@hhsc.ca
details.
Parenting With Love
City of Hamilton
Building Your Parenting Healthy & Safe Communities Dept.
Toolbox(3 weekly sessions) Group Triple P Ages 2-6 Public Health Services
YourSpace Hamilton Healthy Families Division
City of Hamilton Healthy & Safe
This 3-session VIRTUAL course will Communities Dept. Are you having trouble with your child’s
review a variety of parenting strategies Public Health Services behaviour?
that have proven to be effective. Healthy Families Division Triple P Positive Parenting Program
Topics that will be discussed are: Are you having trouble with is a 9 week program for parents
understanding your child’s disruptive your child’s behaviour? interested in learning ways to build a
behaviour, reducing conflict, dealing positive relationship with their child and
Triple P Positive Parenting
with emotions, communication and strategies to respond to challenging
Program is a 9 week program
problem-solving. behaviours.
for parents interested in learning ways
Click here for more information and to to build a positive relationship with FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
register. their child and strategies to respond to Health Connections at 905- 546-3550
DATES: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 and challenging behaviours. for upcoming dates/times & to register.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 and CALL: Health Connections at *Program currently CLOSED due to
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 905- 546-3550 for more information. Covid-19
(3 sessions total)
*Program currently CLOSED due to
TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Covid-19
TO REGISTER: Register online at
YourSpaceHamilton.ca
For more information, call
905-389-1361 x288 or email
engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca
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PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0-12 YEARS
Feeding Young Children Children’s Sleep Problems Exploring the Mysteries
1-6 Years & Developing Good Sleep of Children’s Behaviour
City of Hamilton Healthy & Safe Habits Virtual Workshop Virtual Workshop
Communities Dept. Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Public Health Services
This 120-minute VIRTUAL workshop is This is a 120-minute VIRTUAL
Healthy Families Division
for parents of children under 6 years of workshop.
At these interactive, free, 1 hour age, who are struggling with bedtime. Learn how to identify and understand,
sessions, Public Health Registered
It looks at establishing a good bedtime the meaning behind your child’s
Dietitians teach parents and caregivers
routine, good sleep hygiene and behaviours. Learn practical strategies
of children age 1-6 years about what
teaching your child good sleep habits. to support you and your child to work
foods to offer your child and how to
Caregivers are introduced to a variety of through challenging behaviours using
create a healthy eating environment,
strategies to try and will receive some positive approaches, establishing
which includes family mealtimes and
visual aids to support the process of a routines and setting your child up for
role modelling.
good night’s sleep. success.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Registration is limited! Workshop option to attend Q and A two
Visit https://www.hamilton.ca/
DATE: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 weeks later.
public-health/clinics-services/feeding-
your-baby-children or call Health TIME: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Registration is limited!
Connections at 905-546-3550. TO REGISTER CALL: DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2021
*Program currently CLOSED due to 905-521-2100 ext. 77297 or email TIME: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
COVID-19 SDBS@hhsc.ca to register. TO REGISTER CALL:
Leave the name of the workshop you 905-521-2100 ext. 77297 or email
want to register for, your name, your SDBS@hhsc.ca to register.
Toileting Readiness child’s first and last name, birth date, Leave the name of the workshop you
telephone number and email address to
Virtual Workshop contact you.
want to register for, your name, your
child’s first and last name, birth date,
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
telephone number and email address to
This is a 120-minute VIRTUAL contact you.
workshop. Is your child ready for toilet COPEing with Toddler
training? Broken into two sessions, Behaviour
Session #1 will prepare you for toilet Health Connections
training, and Session #2 is for problem- (Online)
solving and follow-up.
Information Line
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
City of Hamilton Healthy & Safe
Intended for parents who are thinking In this 8-session workshop for moms Communities Dept.
about beginning to toilet train their and dads of toddlers 12-36 months Public Health Services
young children with special needs. old, parents watch video clips, learn Healthy Families Division
Preplanning, looking at your child’s strategies to prevent and respond to
readiness skills and tracking are some challenging behaviour, and discuss Health Connections information line.
techniques discussed. these issues with the leaders and other Connect with us to learn about:
Visual aids for toileting success will be parents. - Breastfeeding
provided. DATE: Saturdays starting April 10th - Child safety
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Growth and development
Registration is limited!
- Healthy eating
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: FOR MORE INFORMATION: - Positive parenting
905-521-2100 ext. 77297 or email 905-521-2100 ext. 77406 or email - Postpartum depression and anxiety
SDBS@hhsc.ca to register. ipp@hhsc.ca - Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
Leave the name of the workshop you - Healthy Babies visiting program
want to register for, your name, your
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
child’s first and last name, birth date,
Call Health Connections at
telephone number and email address to
905-546-3550
contact you.
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WORKSHOPS AND COURSE FOR
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0-12 YEARS
Managing Fighting and Hamilton FASD Resource Children’s Breakfast Club
Aggression Triple P Team Compass Community Health
Discussion Group Ages 2-6 Hamilton FASD Collaborative Children and families living in the North
City of Hamilton End Neighbourhood of elementary
The Hamilton FASD Resource Team school age are welcome to join us for
Healthy & Safe Communities Dept. provides Community Education breakfast every school day from 7:45-
Public Health Services Training: (Part 1 FASD: Foundations 8:45 am.
Healthy Families Division and Part 2 FASD: Next Steps), A nutritious breakfast is provided in a
Triple P Discussion Groups Inservices and Case Conferences. safe environment for children before
are 2-hour workshops for The team focuses on promoting best school at 438 Hughson St. N.
parents who are experiencing practices for individuals with Fetal
challenges in a specific area. Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM:
Contact: Jenna McHugh 905-523-6611 1
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: TO REGISTER: ext. 3007, jmchugh@compassch.org 2
Health Connections at 905-546-3550 Call 905-570-8888,
for upcoming dates/times & to register. email info@fasdhamilton.ca, social 3
*currently CLOSED due to Covid-19 media @fasdhamiltonca, or visit B
www.fasdhamilton.ca. 3
Early Words
Check It Out Drop-Ins For more information on possible
City of Hamilton upcoming programs on fluency and
Healthy & Safe Communities Dept. stuttering please call Ruth Doherty
Public Health Services at 905-381-2828 ext. 235 or email
Healthy Families Division rdoherty@earlywords.ca.
Do you have questions about your
child’s development and health? Drop
in with your child (0-6 years) and speak
with various Professionals for free.
HEROs
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Women’s Centre of Hamilton
Call 905-546-3550 or the Hamilton
Early Years Information Line at For children (ages 8-12) who’ve
905-524-4884 or visit witnessed domestic violence, this 10
https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/ wk group focuses on the individual
clinics-services/check-it-out-drop-in- gifts, abilities and resiliency of each
sessions child to build self-esteem. Activities
include games, mask-making, guided
*currently CLOSED due to COVID-19
imagery, rock climbing, art activities &
more.
SNAP Program
We must teach children TO REGISTER CALL:
Banyan Community Services to dream with their eyes Please contact Women’s Centre of
Hamilton at 905-522-0127
The SNAP program is for children
between the ages of 6 to 11 years who open.
are experiencing behavioural problems
at home, school, or in the community.
Through both individual and group
work, children & their families learn Harry Edwards
and practice self-control and problem
solving.
FOR INFORMATION:
To register please call 905-544-7778.
A Child and Family worker will return
your call and complete a screening for
the program.
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WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN 0-12 YEARS
Growing the Roots of LEAF Group (Learning I’m Scared of the Doctor
Resilience Effective Anti-Violence in (and the Dentist, too!)
City of Hamilton Families) Online
Public Health Services Mission Services/Good Shepherd YourSpace Hamilton
Healthy Families Division
This program offers early intervention Help your child overcome their fear of
Group program for caregivers and for children and their mothers who dentists, doctors, needles, and medical
children (6-12) experiencing caregiver have experienced domestic violence. appointments. In this 1-hour VIRTUAL
conflict due to separation/divorce. Services include support groups and session, parents will gain a better
Each caregiver alternates bringing the individual support as needed. understanding of how to prepare and
child(ren) week by week. Caregivers educate children for doctor, dentist and
each attend 4 sessions; children FOR MORE INFORMATION:
call Mission Services at 905-528-5100, hospital visits. Coping strategies and
attend all 8 sessions. Sessions are 90 practical tips will be taught.
minutes. ext. 3132 or Good Shepherd at 905-
523-8766 ext. 5227. Click here for more information and to
We are in the process of adapting this register.
group to be delivered virtually.
DATES: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
TO REGISTER CALL: Managing Routines
Pre-screening is required in order to TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(Online)
register. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information or to register Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre Register at YourSpaceHamilton.ca
please call our centralized access This 1-hour VIRTUAL educational For more information email
partner, Contact Hamilton at session will review how to best manage engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca or call
905-570-8888. bedtime, homework and everyday 905-389-1361 ext. 288
routines. Visuals, organizational skills,
pre-planning and transitions will be
Temper Tamers (Online) discussed. Why Won’t They Listen?
Lynwood Charlton Centre DATE: Thursday, April 8, 2021 (Online)
Does your child (7-12 years old) have TIME: 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
problems with temper or anger? VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM.
In this 1-hour VIRTUAL educational
This 10-week VIRTUAL program TO REGISTER: workshop, parents will review ways to
includes a parent orientation and Email communityeducationse@hhsc. increase their child’s cooperation and
parent-child sessions to help with child ca to register. Include your name, your listen to parents’ requests. You will
anger management issues. child’s name, the name of the group learn why children may be acting out,
DATE: Tuesdays beginning you wish to register for, family phone and how to best support them with
February 9, 2021 ending on number, and family email address. their strong emotions.
April 20, 2021 Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more DATE: Monday, April 19, 2021
TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm information. TIME: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION: TO REGISTER: Email
Contact Lynwood Charlton Centre communityeducationse@hhsc.ca to
Community Groups Coordinator Alicia register. Include your name, your
Newman at 905-389-1361 ext. 258. child’s name, the name of the group
you wish to register for, family phone
number, and family email address.
Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more
information.
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WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN & TEENS
Giving Your Child/Youth the Courage to Tell Parent/ Friendships: Helping Your
Tools for Life (Online) Caregiver Education Child/Youth Make and
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre Program (Zoom Group) Keep Them (Online)
This workshop will help parents THRIVE Child and Youth Trauma YourSpace Hamilton
understand how to raise resilient Services This virtual workshop is for family
children. Children respond differently Courage to Tell is a two-part VIRTUAL members and caregivers of children
to the challenges in life. With our group designed for parents/caregivers and youth, 10-18 years of age. Join
guidance, we will show you how to who are dealing with a recent this session to learn about social skills,
empower your child and nurture these disclosure of sexual abuse involving how they develop, and ways you can
skills so they can learn to bounce back their child/youth. support your child or teen in using
with confidence. Participants will gain important them to build and care for friendships.
DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 knowledge about such areas as how Click here for more information.
TIME: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm to support their child/youth during this
emotional and challenging time, how to DATE: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
respond to different questions and/or
TO REGISTER: Email behaviours, how to navigate their way TO REGISTER: Register online at
communityeducationse@hhsc.ca to through the process of dealing with YourSpaceHamilton.ca
register. Include your name, your their child’s/youth’s disclosure of sexual
child’s name, the name of the group For more information, call
abuse, etc.
you wish to register for, family phone 905-389-1361 x288 or email
FOR MORE INFORMATION: engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca
number, and family email address.
Please visit Thrive’s website
Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more www.thrivechildandyouth.ca for
information. eligibility requirements and registration
details.
Learn How to Validate Your
Child/Teen (Online)
Courage to Tell Parent/ Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
How to Talk to Your Child Caregiver Education This is a 60 minute VIRTUAL session
About Their Diagnosis Program (Online) through ZOOM.
McMaster Children’s Hospital THRIVE Child and Youth Trauma Validation is a powerful tool for
Autism Program Services parents. It helps you connect with your
This is part of McMaster Children’s Courage to Tell is a two-part online child/teen and it can diffuse difficult
Hospital Autism Program Expert course designed for parents/caregivers behaviour. Children will feel heard and
Speaker Series presented by Dr. who are dealing with a recent may open up more. This workshop will
Caroline Roncadin, C. Psych. disclosure of sexual abuse involving give you the skills to get you started.
their child/youth. DATE: Monday, April 12, 2021
Learn practical strategies and ask
questions about how to tell your child Participants will gain important TIME: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
about their diagnosis of Autism. knowledge about such areas as how VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
to support their child/youth during this
DATE: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 emotional and challenging time, how to TO REGISTER: Email
TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm respond to different questions and/or communityeducationse@hhsc.ca to
TO REGISTER: behaviours, how to navigate their way register. Include your name, your
Please call 905-521-2100, ext. 78972 through the process of dealing with child’s name, the name of the group
or email autismprogram@hhsc.ca their child’s/youth’s disclosure of sexual you wish to register for, family phone
abuse, etc. number, and family email address.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more
Please visit Thrive’s website information.
www.thrivechildandyouth.ca for
eligibility requirements and registration
details.
7WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS
Parents for Children’s Family Nights (Online) Understanding ADHD and
Mental Health (PCMH) Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice ADD (Online)
Lynwood Charlton Centre Family Nights provides an opportunity Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Are you feeling overwhelmed caring for families to meet like-minded and
experienced people. Children, youth, This one-session workshop will
for a child or youth living with mental go over common behaviours and
health challenges? You are not alone! and caregivers who have experienced
the death of a family member or very characteristics of ADHD. Whether
Parents for Children’s Mental Health your child is diagnosed or you are
offers support and information close friend can join our Family Nights.
suspecting they may have ADHD, this
through informal monthly meetings, Family nights will be offered workshop will give you some practical
an electronic newsletter or by phone or VIRTUALLY. tips to help you on your parenting
email. No registration or membership journey.
DATES/TIMES:
required. All group sessions are held from DATES: Thursday, April 29, 2021
LOCATION: 6:30 - 8:30 pm on the following dates:
All meetings currently being held online TIME: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
March 18, 2021
TIME: April 15, 2021 TO REGISTER: Email
All meetings run 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm May 20, 2021 communityeducationse@hhsc.ca to
June 17, 2021 register. Include your name, your
VIRTUAL DATES/THEMES: child’s name, the name of the group
Thursday, March 18, 2021 TO REGISTER: you wish to register for, family phone
(Learning the Alphabet of School Registration is mandatory as Family number, and family email address.
Supports: IEP, IPRC, LD, SERT, Night kits will be provided.
advocacy and more!) Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more
Please call Susan Repa 905-387-2448 information.
Thursday, April 15, 2021 ext. 2230 or email childandfamily@
(Anxiety in the Family: tips for kemphospice.org
supporting anxious kids and teens)
The Courage Collection
TO REGISTER: THRIVE Child and Youth Trauma
Contact Louise at 905-536-9323, email Services
hamilton@pcmh.ca or visit website
The Courage Collection, at Kenilworth
www.pcmh.ca/hamilton.
Library, is a joint project of THRIVE
Child and Youth Trauma Services and
Family Support Program Hamilton Public Library. A specialized
YourSpace Hamilton John Howard Society
collection containing resources and
Online Sessions and An early intervention program designed educational materials on childhood
to offer parents with youth aged
Resources for Families 12-17yrs the opportunity to share their
trauma, adult survivor, recovery and
healing topics.
Lynwood Charlton Centre concerns, learn realistic and practical
Resources in the Courage Collection
YourSpace is an online space for youth approaches for addressing challenges
can be accessed directly at the
and families looking for mental health faced in raising adolescents today.
Kenilworth Library, or patrons can
information and supports. Service is offered in individual or group access the library’s online catalogue,
YourSpace has FREE live online formats. find what they want and have it sent to
sessions for youth and families, FOR MORE INFORMATION: their own local library for pick up.
archived videos, helpful links, Contact Margaret Fuca at FOR MORE INFORMATION:
information about local resources and 905-522-4446 x 258 or 365-323-0224 Email Janice Floyd at THRIVE Child
more! and Youth Trauma Services at
FOR MORE INFORMATION: janice.floyd@thrivechildandyouth.ca
Visit www.YourSpaceHamilton.ca to
register for upcoming sessions or view
archived recordings. Email
engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca or call
905-389-1361 ext. 288
8WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS
Concurrent Parent & Parenting Your Child/Youth Emotions in Motion
Children/Youth Groups With ADHD (Handling Big Emotions)
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice (3 weekly virtual sessions) (Online)
Our Concurrent Parent & Children/ YourSpace Hamilton Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Youth Groups allow children, teens and This 3-week VIRTUAL course will This is a 1-hour VIRTUAL educational
their guardians to come together to find review ADHD, and how it effects workshop for caregivers explaining the
understanding, stability and support. children and teens. We will review why basics of emotional regulation. You will
Any child or teen, ages 7-17 who your child acts the way that they do and learn how to help your child deal with
have experienced the death of a family how to give them the tools they need to their emotions in a helpful way. Teach
member or close friend can join. succeed. Topics discussed: evidence- your child and youth how to talk it out
Concurrent parent groups will occur at based parenting strategies, emotional instead of act it out.
the same location. regulation, executive functioning, and DATE: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
TO REGISTER CALL: social skills. TIME: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Please RSVP to Susan Repa by calling Click here for more information and to TO REGISTER:
905-387-2448 ext. 2230 or email register. Email communityeducationse@hhsc.
childandfamily@kemphospice.org DATES: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 and ca to register. Include your name, your
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 and child’s name, the name of the group
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 you wish to register for, family phone
Grief Text and Online Chat (3 sessions total) number, and family email address.
Support (NEW!) TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
We are so excited to be launching our Register at YourSpaceHamilton.ca
Grief Text and Online Chat Support!
For more information email
Available 7 days a week, 10 a.m. until engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca or call The ABCs on OCD
10 p.m. 905-389-1361 ext. 288 St. Josephs Hospital
Our Grief Text or Online Chat service A 4 week family educational series on
is to provide accessible, short-term obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
peer brief grief emotional support for in children and adolescents.
Treatment Options for
children, youth, parents/caregivers, and Week 1: An overview of OCD
adults who have experienced a death Children with ADHD
from a pet or someone in their lives. It (Online) Week 2: A review of family
is not a mental health crisis/or distress YourSpace Hamilton accommodation and OCD
service and will not provide mental Week 3: A review of medication and
Dr. Bill Mahoney will present
health therapy. cognitive behavioural therapy treatment
information in this 60-minute VIRTUAL
TEXT AND CHAT LINE OFFERS: overview of treatments available to options for OCD
-will provide brief emotional grief and children diagnosed with ADHD. Week 4: Helpful strategies to manage
bereavement support There will be time following the OCD at home and school settings.
-offer resources to support you presentation for questions. DATES: This education series is offered
Click here for more information and to on Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in
DOES NOT OFFER: February, June, and October.
register.
-mental health crisis counselling or LOCATION: St. Joseph’s Healthcare,
intervention DATE: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
TIME: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm West 5th Campus, 100 West 5th St.
-mental health counselling/therapy, LOCATION: VIRTUAL session FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO
treatment, or medical and health REGISTER:
advice. TO REGISTER CALL:
Register online YourSpaceHamilton.ca Please call Dora Fuciarelli at
TO ACCESS TEXT/CHAT SUPPORT: For more information call (905) 522-1155 ext. 35373
Text 289-278-1885 or for chat go to: 905-389-1361 x288 or email
kemphospice.org/support-line engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca
9WORKSHOPS AND COURSE FOR
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS
Burnt Out! I’m Shy (Online) Co-Parenting Through
(3 weekly online sessions) Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre Divorce & Separation
YourSpace Hamilton This is a 1-hour VIRTUAL educational (Online)
When our stress levels are too high session. Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
it can be hard to take care of others. This is a one-session workshop which The end of a relationship can be
Learning to take care of yourself first will explore why children act shy, difficult on everyone, especially the
is not selfish, it helps you be a better focusing on children that whisper, children. When parents split up,
parent and a better you. speak minimally or not at all at school children are effected in different ways.
This VIRTUAL 3-week workshop series or in public settings. Evidence-based What children want most is for the
will be an opportunity to reconnect with strategies will be provided to help your fighting to stop. This course will help
yourself. We will help you get back to child start to speak more comfortably with co-parenting strategies and re-
being a happier, empowered, and in public. defining your new relationship.
in-control parent that you deserve to DATE: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 DATE: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
be. TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. TIME: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Click here for more information and to VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM. VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM.
register. TO REGISTER: TO REGISTER: Email
DATES: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 and Email communityeducationse@hhsc. communityeducationse@hhsc.ca to
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 and ca to register. Include your name, your register. Include your name, your
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 child’s name, the name of the group child’s name, the name of the group
(3 sessions total) you wish to register for, family phone you wish to register for, family phone
TIME: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm number, and family email address. number, and family email address.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more
Register at YourSpaceHamilton.ca information. information.
For more information email
engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca or call
905-389-1361 ext. 288 Coffee & Chat Parent
Support Group
Positive Parenting (Online)
McMaster Children’s McMaster Children’s
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Hospital Autism Program Hospital Autism Program
In this 1-hour VIRTUAL workshop, Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
participants will learn evidence-based
The McMaster Children’s Hospital Take time for yourself to connect with
positive parenting strategies that
Autism Program Winter Service Guide other parents and caregivers who also
will help reduce conflict and gain
is available! have a child with autism.
compliance.
The Guide includes both virtual and This informal social time provides
DATE: Thursday, March 25, 2021
in-person services for the months of an opportunity to share information
TIME: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
February and March 2021. and experiences, ask, and answer
VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM questions and make connections.
Many of the services are provided as
part of the Ontario Autism Program TO REGISTER: Email This session is facilitated by a Family
(OAP) Foundational Family Services communityeducationse@hhsc.ca to Service Coordinator from the McMaster
and are available at no cost. register. Include your name, your Children’s Hospital Autism Program in
child’s name, the name of the group partnership with a Service Navigator
TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE from Autism Ontario.
you wish to register for, family phone
INFORMATION CALL:
number, and family email address. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE
Call 905-521-2100 x 78972 or email
autismprogram@hhsc.ca or browse Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more INFORMATION CALL:
our Winter 2021 online service guide at information. Please contact a Family Service
Coordinator at 905-521-2100 x 78972
https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences. or email autismprogram@hhsc.ca.
ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/
AutismProgram_ServicesGuide_
Jan2021_FINAL.pdf
10WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
CHILDREN AND TEENS
ACHIEVES All 4 One: FASD Youth Story Time Explorers
(Online) Justice Program (Online)
John Howard Society John Howard Society Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
WHAT IS ACHIEVES? WHAT IS ACHIEVES? Join for one session or for all sessions!
ACHIEVES is a 12-week program that ALL 4 ONE is an individualized program Story Time Explorers is for those who
supports youth in grades 6, 7 and 8 that provides intervention and support have experienced the death of someone
that experience barriers to their social to justice involved youth (ages 12-17) close to them, join us for story time
and educational success. and their caregivers, living with FASD, and a craft.
or querying a diagnosis. DATE: All group sessions are held
We provide a variety of opportunites for
This program is comprised of a VIRTUALLY from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the
youth, such as:
Family Support Worker and a Youth following dates: 1
- Life-skills programming Worker, who will provide wide- 2
- Creating pro-social relationships Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
ranging assistance to both youth and Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
- Free recreational activities 3
caregivers, as they navigate the judicial Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
- Incentives for reaching goals system, access community resources, B
- Supports and skills for transitioning to Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
and expand their networks of support 3
high-school. Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
in developing the young person’s circle Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
Guardian/Parent Supports: of care.
Guardians/parents receive supports TO REGISTER:
Open to community referrals. To register, please email
in the best format for them, including;
parent groups, telephone coaching, and Funded by the Department of Justice childandfamily@kemphospice.org
1:1 support. Canada.
SESSIONS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE
PROGRAM:
Interested participants are strongly Call Cassy Bowden at 289-556-6171 or
encouraged to have a device with audio email cbowden@jhshamilton.on.ca or
& video capabilities. Jeff Parker at 289-442-5886 or email
CHOICES in Anger (Online)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE jparker@jhshamilton.on.ca John Howard Society
PROGRAM OR TO BOOK AN INTAKE: The goal of the program is for youth to
Call Brittany Ramsay at 289-260-6905 recognize their anger, identify triggers,
or email bramsay@jhshamilton.on.ca learn to communicate more effectively
YourSpace Hamilton & make better decisions in the future.
Delivery methods include: group
CHOICES (Online) Online Sessions and discussions, written exercises, movie
John Howard Society
Resources for Youth clips, role play, and skills practicing.
Lynwood Charlton Centre Programs are now being held virtually.
This is a cognitive-behaviour based
program for youth ages 12-17 which YourSpace is an online space for youth FOR INFORMATION:
is delivered in 8 group sessions. Focus and families looking for mental health For more information, or to book
is on important social skills relating to information and supports. a screening, please contact Mimi
cost and consequences of making good YourSpace has FREE live online Vukasevic at 365-323-2324 or email
and bad decisions. Delivery methods sessions for youth and families, mvukasevic@jhshamilton.on.ca
include discussion, role play, movies archived videos, helpful links,
and games. information about local resources and
Programs are now being held virtually. more!
FOR INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information, or to book Visit www.YourSpaceHamilton.ca to
a screening, please contact Mimi register for upcoming sessions or view
Vukasevic at 365-323-2324 or email archived recordings.
mvukasevic@jhshamilton.on.ca Email engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca or
call 905-389-1361 ext. 254
11WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Adapted Recreation Gaming Through Grief Sibteens - Opening Hearts
City of Hamilton Ages 10-13 (Online) (Online)
The City of Hamilton is committed to Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Sibteens is a support program for
ensuring the rights of individuals with Come and enjoy fun games online with teenagers aged 13-17 who have
disabilities and/or with special needs. children and youth ages 10-13 who siblings with special needs. It’s an
Adapted recreation is available at many have similar experiences. opportunity to get together, share
centres through the use of activity experiences and have fun.
modifications and assistive technology. Participants will need either an iPad,
iPhone, or Android device where they Programs are now being held virtually.
Equitable access will be provided to
support persons and individuals with will need to download the game “Apart FOR MORE INFOMATION:
assisted devices or animals. of Me” from the app store. “A world visit www.openinghearts.ca/sibteens.
built to guide you through your darkest
Persons requiring assistance or moments”.
accommodation at a City facility
are encouraged to complete an Registration is mandatory.
Individual Accommodations Form to DATES/TIMES: Sibshops - Opening Hearts
communicate their needs. Forms can This is a 6-week program run on (Online)
be obtained at your local centre. Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:00 pm Opening Hearts Sibshops is an exciting
Visit https://www.hamilton.ca/ on the following dates: program for 8-13 year old brothers and
recreation/adapted-programs for more Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 sisters of children with special needs.
information. Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 At Sibshops kids will make new friends,
Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 share experiences, eat lunch, play
Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 games and have fun! Sibshops are free.
Cooking Up Care (Online) Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 Sessions take place 2nd Saturday of
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 each month.
A 6-week program run on Mondays TO REGISTER: Programs are now being held virtually.
from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Registration is mandatory as a ZOOM FOR MORE INFORMATION:
link will be provided upon registration.
Cooking Up Care is a place to create a visit www.openinghearts.ca.
meal and eat together while discussing To register please email
different grief-related struggles going childandfamily@kemphospice.org
on. A pre-delivered food kit will be
used to prepare the meal, and it will be Pediatric Visiting Volunteer
conducted virtually over Zoom with our Program
Chef and grief facilitators. Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
DATES/TIMES: Working with caregiver needs,
All group sessions are held on the visiting volunteer can provide
Mondays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the companionship and enhanced social
following dates: supports to the caregiver, the child and/
Monday, April 19th, 2021 or sibling in teh home for up to 2 hours
Monday, April 26th, 2021
The journey of a per week.
Monday, May 3rd, 2021 thousand miles begins Volunteers do not provide medical
or personal care and cannot be
Monday, May 10th, 2021
Monday, May 17th, 2021
with one step. responsible for any lifesaving
monitoring.
Monday, May 30th, 2021 TO REGISTER CALL:
Contact our Coordinator of Children
TO REGISTER CALL:
Lao Tzu and Family Support Programs at
Registration is mandatory as a Cooking
905-387-2448 ext. 2230.
up Care box and ZOOM link will be
provided upon registration.
Please RSVP by emailing
childandfamily@kemphospice.org
12WORKSHOPS AND COURSE FOR
CHILDREN AND TEENS
The Pillars of Youth Peer SURE Program (Self- Project Youth AFFIRM
Support: Online Learning Understanding and (Online)
Series Emotional Regulation) University of Toronto/Planned
Parenthood Toronto
(5 weekly online sessions) Banyan Community Services
Project Youth AFFIRM (ages
YourSpace Hamilton The Self-Understanding and Regulating 12-14; and 15-18) offered
This five-session series reviews Emotions (SURE) program aims to online with Hamilton Family
the Pillars of Youth Peer Support, address emotional and behavioural Health Team, Hamilton-
which consists of nine short videos. issues among young people aged Wentworth District School Board,
Each video will go over helpful 12-14 who face barriers to developing Compass Community Health, Hamilton
information to support youth as you strong emotional and social skills, Catholic Children’s Aid Society (CCAS).
support your peers. Each session will which can have an impact on
relationships with family, teachers and offers 8 FREE sessions of coping skills
include watching 1 or 2 videos and training for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 12-14;
opportunities to share thoughts and ask members of their peer group. SURE
achieves this by teaching emotional and 15-18).
questions about how to support peers
as a youth. regulation skills to the young person BENEFITS OF AFFIRM:
and their parents in a group setting. An opportunity to build community and
Click here for more information and to meet other LGBTQ+ youth.
register. DATE: Offered one evening for 8
consecutive weeks - sessions offered Learn stress coping skills to navigate
DATES: Thursday, February 18th, 2021 quarterly. mental health.
and LOCATION: Banyan Community Compensation for survey completion.
Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Services AFFIRM will help you to decrease
Thursday, March 4, 2021 and unhelpful thoughts, learn stress
Thursday, March 11, 2021 and FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dane Bott, Program Coordinator at coping skills to navigate mental health
Thursday, March 18, 2021 challenges, make health-related choices
(5 sessions total) 905-544-7778 ext. 3131 or email
Sure@banyancs.org for your sexual and mental health,
TIME: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm and provide an opportunity to build
community and meet other LGBTQ+
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
youth.
Register at YourSpaceHamilton.ca
(For older youth/adult AFFIRM, please
For more information email
see listing under “Adults”)
engage@lynwoodcharlton.ca or call
905-389-1361 ext. 254 LOCATION:
Offered online using Zoom video
conferencing.
Child Trauma and Abuse CONTACT:
Counselling Website: www.projectyouthaffirm.org
Contact Rachael Pascoe, AFFIRM
Catholic Family Services
Coordinator at email address:
Have your children experienced or rachael.pascoe@mail.utoronto.ca
been exposed to domestic violence?
Individual counselling is available to Life is 10% what
help them process and understand their
feelings and experiences. happens to you and 90%
Services are available for children ages
5-18, and require an assessment to how you react to it
determine readiness.
TO REGISTER CALL:
Call 905-527-3823 ext. 257. An intake Charles R. Swindoll
counsellor will return your call and
complete a referral.
13WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Grief Through the Lens - a Quick Access Service - kNOw Fear 8-12yrs
Photovision Club for Youth Mental Health Walk-in (6 weekly virtual sessions)
Ages 13-17 City of Hamilton Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
(Online) Public Health Services This is a series of 6 VIRTUAL
Healthy Families Division weekly sessions (in a row)
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice via ZOOM.
Come and talk with a therapist. For
Any child or teen ages 13-17 who children and youth under 18 who are The first session is a PARENT-ONLY
has experienced the death of a family living with mental health issues, such orientation. The remaining 5 sessions
member or very close friend can join as feeling sad, worried, and/or angry, or parent & child attend together.
the group. anything else on your mind. We invite kNOw Fear is an educational anxiety
No photography experience necessary! caregivers to attend with the young group for children ages 8-12 years and
Come and learn how to connect and person. Some youth may choose to their caregiver(s). Together the family
remember your loved one through the come on their own. will learn what stressors most effect
beauty of photography. To be responsive to the current context their child. Identify how the child reacts
DATES/TIMES: of Covid-19 and our Quick Access to these worries/fears, and how to deal
This is a 6-week program which runs Service and Mental Health Walk-In sites with them in a positive and effective
Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm on are temporarily closed to the public way. This is not a treatment group.
the following dates: however our services are open and able Limited Enrollment - This course may
to provide treatment virtually by phone have a waitlist.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
and/or online. In-person sessions held
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at our clinic location may be available PARENT ONLY SESSION:
upon request. March 24th, 2021
Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Our Quick Access Mental Health SESSIONS (PARENT & CHILD):
Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
walk-ins is designed to provide brief, March 31st, 2021 AND
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 April 7th, 2021 AND
single-session therapy for children and
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 youth seeking mental health services April 15th, 2021 AND
that could benefit from a brief and April 21st, 2021 AND
TO REGISTER CALL:
immediate intervention with a therapist. April 28th, 2021
To register please email
(6 sessions)
childandfamily@kemphospice.org HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
FOR BRIEF, SINGLE-SESSION TIME: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
THERAPY: LOCATION: VIRTUAL through ZOOM
Due to Covid-19, the referral and
TO REGISTER:
booking process for our QAS Mental
Email communityeducationse@hhsc.
Health Walk-in for brief, single-session
ca to register. Include your name, your
therapy has been streamlined. Youth
child’s name, the name of the group
and families can book an appointment
you wish to register for, family phone
directly with Public Health Services,
number, and email address.
Child and Adolescent Services.
Call 905-521-2100 x74147 for more
By phone at 905-546-2424 ext. 3678
information.
or online at https://www.hamilton.ca/
public-health/clinics-services/mental-
health-services-children-and-youth-
online-registration
14WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Recreational Groups for Sibling Support Group Grief Text and Online Chat
Children With Autism (Online) Support (NEW!)
(Online) McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program/ Autism Ontario / Young We are so excited to be launching our
Program/ Autism Ontario / Young Caregivers Association Grief Text and Online Chat Support!
Caregivers Association This 6-week virtual program is Available 7 days a week, 10 a.m. until
The McMaster Children’s Hospital designed to bring siblings together! Led 10 p.m.
Autism Program, Autism Ontario, and by Cayleigh Sexton, Program Manager
with the Young Caregivers Association, Our Grief Text or Online Chat service
the Young Caregivers Association have
this group is for children ages 7-13 is to provide accessible, short-term
teamed up to offer activities for the
years old who support a sibling who peer brief grief emotional support for
whole family.
has autism at home. Together we will children, youth, parents/caregivers, and
Children are invited to participate explore themes that can help siblings adults who have experienced a death
VIRTUALLY in fun theme-based in their daily life such as dealing with from a pet or someone in their lives. It
recreational groups offered throughout emotions, communication and how to is not a mental health crisis/or distress
the winter months. take time for themselves. The group service and will not provide mental
TO REGISTER: provides children with an opportunity health therapy.
Contact a Family Service Coordinator to connect with peers who understand TEXT AND CHAT LINE OFFERS:
at 905-521-2100, ext. 78972 or email the experience of having a sibling who
-will provide brief emotional grief and
autismprogram@hhsc.ca needs some extra help.
bereavement support
DATES/TIMES:
-offer resources to support you
Runs virtually every Thursday for
Games Night Ages 7-17 6 weeks from 6:00pm - 7:30pm DOES NOT OFFER:
starting Thursday, April 15th, 2021.
(Online) -mental health crisis counselling or
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice FOR MORE INFORMATION: intervention
Please contact Cayleigh Sexton at -mental health counselling/therapy,
You can join us for one session, or for
905-708-4347 or email treatment, or medical and health
all of them!
csexton@powerhouseproject.ca advice.
Games Night is virtually held the last
Thursday of every month from TO ACCESS TEXT/CHAT SUPPORT:
6:30pm - 8:00 pm Text 289-278-1885 or for chat go to:
kemphospice.org/support-line
All group sessions are held on Zoom.
Registration is mandatory to receive
the Zoom link.
Pediatric Day Wellness
DATES/TIMES:
All group sessions are held from Program
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
6:30-8:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, April 29th, 2021
Logic will get you Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice officers a day
Thursday, May 27th, 2021 from A to B. wellness program held weekly at our
hospice. The caregiver and the child
Thursday, June 24th, 2021
Imagination will take with a serious illness can come to
connect with other caregivers and
Thursday, July 29th, 2021
Thursday, August 26th, 2021 you everywhere. children to share in conversation and
activities.
TO REGISTER:
To register please email
TO REGISTER CALL:
Contact our Coordinator of Children
childandfamily@kemphospice.org Albert Einstein and Family Support Programs at
905 387 2448 ext 2230 for eligibility
and to apply.
15WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR
ADULTS
Caring Together: A Connecting Over Coffee Mobile Cancer Screening
Covid-19 Grief Support (Online) Coach
Group (Online) Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Regional Cancer Program
An upcoming support group designed each month for Connecting Over Have you never been screened for
for anyone who has experienced a Coffee, a new virtual-based drop-in cancer or can’t remember the last
loss during the Covid-19 Pandemic. group! time you were screened? The Coach
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted Individuals grieving a loss of a loved provides mammograms, Pap tests and
not only our daily lives, but how we one can come together in a more a take-home test that screens for colon
experience our grief. Having to stay relaxed setting for conversation and cancer, for eligible residents who are
apart from those who we may be support alongside others who are overdue for cancer screening.
needing the most, not being able to grieving. Connecting Over Coffee is Eligibility for screening is based on
hold or attend funerals or celebrations facilitated by trained Dr. Bob Kemp age, sex, personal and family health
of life, or navigating feelings of isolation Hospice volunteers. histories. Drop-ins welcome.
with stay-at-home orders. Come Registration is mandatory to receive FOR MORE INFORMATION:
together alongside trained Dr. Bob the secure login information. 905-975-4467 or 1-855-338-3131 for
Kemp Hospice volunteers to connect
DATES: All sessions are held from more info or to book an appointment.
with others who have experienced the
7:00pm - 8:30 pm Visit hnhbscreenforlife.ca for Coach
loss of a loved one during the Covid-19 schedule.
pandemic. Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
Virtual - on Zoom with a secure login Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Grief Text and Online Chat
DATES: Dates & times to be announced Tuesday, April 27, 2021
for April 2021. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Support (NEW!)
TO REGISTER: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
To register and receive the secure login Tuesday, June 8, 2021 We are so excited to be launching our
information, please call our Supportive Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Grief Text and Online Chat Support!
Care Team at 905-387-2448 ext. 2206 TO RSVP AND RECEIVE THE SECURE Available 7 days a week, 10 a.m. until
or email support@kemphospice.org. LOGIN INFORMATION: 10 p.m.
Connect with our Supportive Care Team Our Grief Text or Online Chat service
at 905-387-2448 ext. 2206 or email
Healing and Wellness support@kemphospice.org to register.
is to provide accessible, short-term
Women’s Centre of Hamilton peer brief grief emotional support for
children, youth, parents/caregivers, and
Through meditation and mindfulness, adults who have experienced a death
women who have experienced from a pet or someone in their lives. It
trauma or abuse learn techniques to is not a mental health crisis/or distress
build healthy coping skills as they service and will not provide mental
move through their healing journey. health therapy.
Workshops and sessions are being
offered online. TEXT AND CHAT LINE OFFERS:
-will provide brief emotional grief and
TO REGISTER:
Call Women’s Centre 905-522-0127. bereavement support
-offer resources to support you
Try to be a rainbow in DOES NOT OFFER:
-mental health crisis counselling or
someone’s cloud. intervention
-mental health counselling/therapy,
treatment, or medical and health
advice.
Maya Angelou TO ACCESS TEXT/CHAT SUPPORT:
Text 289-278-1885 or for chat go to:
kemphospice.org/support-line
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