MENTAL HEALTH GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS

Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 | 1–2:30pm

Location: Upstairs Hall at myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew, ON

Maximum participants: 30

Cost: free

This in-person workshop, led by a mental health counsellor, offers practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress in real time. Participants will be guided through techniques such as breathing, grounding, muscle relaxation, and thought reframing. Develop your own personalized "reset plan" to use in everyday life.

Eligibility criteria:

• Age 18 and up

• You are an Ontarian with a physician in our affiliated physician group 

  OR

  You are an Ontarian with a home address in one of the following communities:

  • Admaston/Bromley
  • Burnstown
  • Calabogie
  • Dacre
  • Douglas
  • Greater Madawaska
  • Griffith
  • Haley Station
  • Horton
  • Renfrew

Click here to join the waitlist. This is our preferred registration method, but you can also call our reception team at (613) 554-9551 or 1-866-972-5549 to be added to the waitlist.

Please note: Joining the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment. We will contact you to confirm your spot.

Wednesdays, Oct 22 – Nov 12, 2025 | 12–1:15pm

Location: Virtual on MS Teams

Maximum participants: 30 per session

Cost: free

This 4-part series, led by a mental health counsellor, is designed for anyone struggling with sleep. Each session offers education and tools from CBT and sleep psychology to support better rest and long-term sleep habits.

• Oct 22 - Understanding Insomnia: What’s Keeping You Awake?
  Learn why sleep issues develop and how to identify common patterns and root causes.
• Oct 29 - Sleep Hygiene 101: Simple Habits for Better Rest
  Discover daily routines that promote consistent, restful sleep.
• Nov 5 - Mind Over Mattress: Managing Stress & Anxiety at Bedtime
  Explore strategies to calm the mind and reduce nighttime worry.
• Nov 12 - Long-Term Sleep Success: Lifestyle Changes That Last
  Learn how to build lasting habits and mindset shifts for sustainable sleep improvement.

Eligibility criteria:

• Age 18 and up

• You are an Ontarian with a physician in our affiliated physician group 

  OR

  You are an Ontarian with a home address in one of the following communities:

  • Admaston/Bromley
  • Burnstown
  • Calabogie
  • Dacre
  • Douglas
  • Greater Madawaska
  • Griffith
  • Haley Station
  • Horton
  • Renfrew

Click here to join the waitlist. This is our preferred registration method, but you can also call our reception team at (613) 554-9551 or 1-866-972-5549 to be added to the waitlist.

Please note: Joining the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment. We will contact you to confirm your spot.

Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025 | 12–1:30pm

Location: Virtual on MS Teams

Maximum participants: 30

Cost: free

Facilitated by a mental health counsellor, this single-session workshop explores Seasonal Affective Disorder, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors. Learn how to prepare for seasonal changes and reduce their impact on mood and mental well-being.

Eligibility criteria:

• Age 18 and up

• You are an Ontarian with a physician in our affiliated physician group 

  OR

  You are an Ontarian with a home address in one of the following communities:

  • Admaston/Bromley
  • Burnstown
  • Calabogie
  • Dacre
  • Douglas
  • Greater Madawaska
  • Griffith
  • Haley Station
  • Horton
  • Renfrew

Click here to join the waitlist. This is our preferred registration method, but you can also call our reception team at (613) 554-9551 or 1-866-972-5549 to be added to the waitlist.

Please note: Joining the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment. We will contact you to confirm your spot.

Thursdays, Sept 18 – Oct 23, 2025 | 12–1:30pm

Location: Virtual on MS Teams

Maximum participants: 16

Cost: free

This 6-week virtual group, led by a mental health counsellor, explores anxiety and its impact on daily life. Participants will learn about the function of anxiety and develop practical coping strategies using tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and more.

Please note that the group can only provide limited support with individual issues and is not a place to access crisis support.

Eligibility criteria:

• Experiencing symptoms of anxiety
• Intended for individuals not currently enrolled in individual counselling
• Age 18 and up

• You are an Ontarian with a physician in our affiliated physician group 

  OR

  You are an Ontarian with a home address in one of the following communities:

  • Admaston/Bromley
  • Burnstown
  • Calabogie
  • Dacre
  • Douglas
  • Greater Madawaska
  • Griffith
  • Haley Station
  • Horton
  • Renfrew

Click here to join the waitlist. This is our preferred registration method, but you can also call our reception team at (613) 554-9551 or 1-866-972-5549 to be added to the waitlist.

Please note: Joining the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment. We will contact you to confirm your spot.