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Community Connections (16+)

If you’re navigating mental health challenges or recovery, Community Connections is a place where you can take things at your own pace – with people who get it.

You’ll find a welcoming community of peers and support workers who are here to help you learn, build skills, make connections, and figure out what wellness looks like for you. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out before you arrive.

Community Connections offers support in several ways:

  • A Drop-In Social Hub
  • Peer Support
  • Workshops and Groups
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What to Expect

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with a lot. Community Connections is designed to make that first step as easy as possible.

When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by a peer support worker or another staff member who can answer your questions and help you find your feet. Sign in, grab a coffee or tea, and take things at your own pace — there’s no pressure to do anything before you’re ready.

Not ready to come in person? Online options are available, whether as a first step or an ongoing choice.

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See what’s coming up and find something that interests you.

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Our Spaces

Curious about what to expect when you visit? Take a look inside.

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Explore the CMHA College of Health & Well-Being (CHWB)

CHWB is a welcoming space to learn, grow, and connect with others on their wellness journey.

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Meet the Community Connections Team

Our peer support workers have their own lived experience with mental health and recovery – so they really do understand what you’re going through.

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Get in Touch

If you’re interested in Community Connections, please call us at 1.866.345.0183 ext. 3321, or fill out the form below.

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Activities in August 2026

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10:00 am: Housing Hub & ID Clinic

Housing Hub & ID Clinic


July 27, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN CLOSED

DROP IN CLOSED


July 27, 2026

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Category: CHWB
1:30 pm: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


July 27, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
3:00 pm: Scattergories

Scattergories


July 27, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


July 27, 2026

Support for Depression

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8:00 pm: English Family Support Group

English Family Support Group


July 27, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
9:00 am: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


July 28, 2026

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Category: CHWB
10:00 am: Mindset & Momentum

Mindset & Momentum


July 28, 2026

Mindset & Momentum

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Category: Community Connections
11:00 am: Roots of Wellness Gardening Group

Roots of Wellness Gardening Group


July 28, 2026

Roots of Wellness Gardening Group

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Category: CHWB
11:15 am: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


July 28, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN - AURORA

DROP IN - AURORA


July 28, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN - MARKHAM

DROP IN - MARKHAM


July 28, 2026

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1:00 pm: Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


July 28, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


July 28, 2026

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Category: 2SLGBTQIA+ Groups
6:00 pm: Trans & Non-Binary Group 16+

Trans & Non-Binary Group 16+


July 28, 2026

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7:00 pm: Urdu Family Support Group

Urdu Family Support Group


July 28, 2026

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Category: CHWB
10:00 am: Forest Walk

Forest Walk


July 29, 2026

Forest Walk

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10:30 am: The Reset Walk

The Reset Walk


July 29, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN - AURORA

DROP IN - AURORA


July 29, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


July 29, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
9:00 am: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


July 30, 2026

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Category: Employment Program
9:30 am: Career Cafe in Aurora

Career Cafe in Aurora


July 30, 2026

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10:45 am: Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


July 30, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN - AURORA

DROP IN - AURORA


July 30, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


July 30, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN - AURORA

DROP IN - AURORA


July 31, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN - MARKHAM

DROP IN - MARKHAM


July 31, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Aurora

New Member Orientation in Aurora


July 31, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Markham

New Member Orientation in Markham


July 31, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Movie Friday in Aurora

Movie Friday in Aurora


July 31, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


July 31, 2026

Support for Depression

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8:30 am: CLOSED FOR CIVIC HOLIDAY

CLOSED FOR CIVIC HOLIDAY


August 3, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN- CLOSED

DROP IN- CLOSED


August 3, 2026

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9:00 am: Trailblazer Program Registration

Trailblazer Program Registration


August 4, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
9:00 am: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


August 4, 2026

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Category: CHWB
10:00 am: Mindset & Momentum

Mindset & Momentum


August 4, 2026

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Category: Seniors Groups
10:30 am: Rise & Shine Seniors 55+

Rise & Shine Seniors 55+


August 4, 2026

Rise & Shine Seniors 55+

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Category: Community Connections
11:00 am: Roots of Wellness Gardening Group

Roots of Wellness Gardening Group


August 4, 2026

Roots of Wellness Gardening Group

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Category: CHWB
11:15 am: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 4, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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1:00 pm: Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


August 4, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


August 4, 2026

Knitting Corner

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Category: Community Connections
2:15 pm: Positivity in Me

Positivity in Me


August 4, 2026

Positivity in Me

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9:00 am: Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration


August 5, 2026

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

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Category: CHWB
10:00 am: Forest Walk

Forest Walk


August 5, 2026

Forest Walk

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: The Reset Walk

The Reset Walk


August 5, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


August 5, 2026

Neurodivergence Support Group

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Category: Community Connections
7:30 pm: Heartfulness Meditation

Heartfulness Meditation


August 5, 2026

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Category: Employment Program
9:30 am: Career Cafe in Alliston

Career Cafe in Alliston


August 6, 2026

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Category: CHWB
10:30 am: Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work

Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work


August 6, 2026

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10:45 am: Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


August 6, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 6, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: Snacks, Stories & Discussions

Snacks, Stories & Discussions


August 7, 2026

Snacks, Stories & Discussions

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Aurora

New Member Orientation in Aurora


August 7, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Markham

New Member Orientation in Markham


August 7, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Movie Friday in Aurora

Movie Friday in Aurora


August 7, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Movie Friday in Markham

Movie Friday in Markham


August 7, 2026

Movie Friday in Markham

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Category: Community Connections
2:30 pm: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


August 7, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 7, 2026

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10:00 am: Housing Hub

Housing Hub


August 10, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN- CLOSED

DROP IN- CLOSED


August 10, 2026

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Category: CHWB
1:30 pm: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 10, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
3:00 pm: Scattergories

Scattergories


August 10, 2026

Scattergories

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 10, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
9:00 am: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


August 11, 2026

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Category: CHWB
10:00 am: Mindset & Momentum

Mindset & Momentum


August 11, 2026

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10:30 am: WRAP - Closed Group

WRAP - Closed Group


August 11, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
11:00 am: Roots of Wellness Gardening Group

Roots of Wellness Gardening Group


August 11, 2026

Roots of Wellness Gardening Group

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Category: CHWB
11:15 am: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 11, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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1:00 pm: Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


August 11, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


August 11, 2026

Knitting Corner

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Category: Community Connections
2:15 pm: Positivity in Me

Positivity in Me


August 11, 2026

Positivity in Me

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Category: 2SLGBTQIA+ Groups
6:00 pm: Under The Rainbow Baking Night

Under The Rainbow Baking Night


August 11, 2026

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9:00 am: Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration


August 12, 2026

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

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9:00 am: Trailblazer Program Registration

Trailblazer Program Registration


August 12, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: The Reset Walk

The Reset Walk


August 12, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


August 12, 2026

Neurodivergence Support Group

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Category: Employment Program
9:30 am: Career Cafe in Markham

Career Cafe in Markham


August 13, 2026

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Category: CHWB
10:30 am: Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work

Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work


August 13, 2026

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10:45 am: Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


August 13, 2026

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Category: Youth Groups
6:00 pm: Youth Trans Non-Binary Drop-In (12-17 Years)

Youth Trans Non-Binary Drop-In (12-17 Years)


August 13, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 13, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
10:00 am: York Region Food Network

York Region Food Network


August 14, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: Snacks, Stories & Discussions

Snacks, Stories & Discussions


August 14, 2026

Snacks, Stories & Discussions

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Aurora

New Member Orientation in Aurora


August 14, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Markham

New Member Orientation in Markham


August 14, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Crafting Creations

Crafting Creations


August 14, 2026

Crafting Creations

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Movie Friday in Aurora

Movie Friday in Aurora


August 14, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 14, 2026

Support for Depression

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10:00 am: Housing Hub (ODSP)

Housing Hub (ODSP)


August 17, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN- CLOSED

DROP IN- CLOSED


August 17, 2026

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Category: CHWB
1:00 pm: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 17, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
3:00 pm: Scattergories

Scattergories


August 17, 2026

Scattergories

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7:00 pm: English Family Support Group

English Family Support Group


August 17, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 17, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
9:00 am: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


August 18, 2026

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Category: Seniors Groups
10:30 am: Rise & Shine Seniors 55+

Rise & Shine Seniors 55+


August 18, 2026

Rise & Shine Seniors 55+

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10:30 am: WRAP - Closed Group

WRAP - Closed Group


August 18, 2026

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Category: CHWB
11:15 am: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 18, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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1:00 pm: Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


August 18, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


August 18, 2026

Knitting Corner

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Category: CHWB
1:30 pm: Rentsmart Training

Rentsmart Training


August 18, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
2:15 pm: Positivity in Me

Positivity in Me


August 18, 2026

Positivity in Me

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9:00 am: Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration


August 19, 2026

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

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9:00 am: Trailblazer Program Registration

Trailblazer Program Registration


August 19, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: The Reset Walk

The Reset Walk


August 19, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


August 19, 2026

Neurodivergence Support Group

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Category: Community Connections
2:30 pm: Your Voice Matters

Your Voice Matters


August 19, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
7:30 pm: Heartfulness Meditation

Heartfulness Meditation


August 19, 2026

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Category: Employment Program
9:30 am: Career Cafe in Vaughan

Career Cafe in Vaughan


August 20, 2026

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Category: CHWB
10:30 am: Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work

Beautiful Darkness: A Guide to Shadow Work


August 20, 2026

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10:45 am: Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


August 20, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 20, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: Snacks, Stories & Discussions

Snacks, Stories & Discussions


August 21, 2026

Snacks, Stories & Discussions

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Aurora

New Member Orientation in Aurora


August 21, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Markham

New Member Orientation in Markham


August 21, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Movie Friday in Aurora

Movie Friday in Aurora


August 21, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Movie Friday in Markham

Movie Friday in Markham


August 21, 2026

Movie Friday in Markham

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Category: Community Connections
2:30 pm: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


August 21, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 21, 2026

Support for Depression

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10:00 am: Housing Hub

Housing Hub


August 24, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN- CLOSED

DROP IN- CLOSED


August 24, 2026

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Category: CHWB
1:30 pm: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 24, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
3:00 pm: Scattergories

Scattergories


August 24, 2026

Scattergories

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 24, 2026

Support for Depression

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9:00 am: Trailblazer Program Registration

Trailblazer Program Registration


August 25, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
9:00 am: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


August 25, 2026

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10:30 am: WRAP - Closed Group

WRAP - Closed Group


August 25, 2026

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1:00 pm: Hearing Voices Support Group

Hearing Voices Support Group


August 25, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Knitting Corner

Knitting Corner


August 25, 2026

Knitting Corner

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Category: CHWB
1:30 pm: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 25, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
2:15 pm: Positivity in Me

Positivity in Me


August 25, 2026

Positivity in Me

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Category: 2SLGBTQIA+ Groups
6:00 pm: Trans Non-Binary Drop-In (16+)

Trans Non-Binary Drop-In (16+)


August 25, 2026

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9:00 am: Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration


August 26, 2026

Richmond Green Fun Day Registration

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Category: Community Connections
10:00 am: Forest Walks

Forest Walks


August 26, 2026

Forest Walks

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: The Reset Walk

The Reset Walk


August 26, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Neurodivergence Support Group

Neurodivergence Support Group


August 26, 2026

Neurodivergence Support Group

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Category: Youth Groups
3:30 pm: Youth Group Life Unfiltered

Youth Group Life Unfiltered


August 26, 2026

Youth Group Life Unfiltered

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Category: Employment Program
9:30 am: Career Cafe in Aurora

Career Cafe in Aurora


August 27, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
10:00 am: Carma Farms Outing

Carma Farms Outing


August 27, 2026

Carma Farms Outing

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10:45 am: Walking Group in Alliston

Walking Group in Alliston


August 27, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN CLOSED

DROP IN CLOSED


August 27, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 27, 2026

Support for Depression

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Category: Community Connections
10:30 am: Snacks, Stories & Discussions

Snacks, Stories & Discussions


August 28, 2026

Snacks, Stories & Discussions

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Aurora

New Member Orientation in Aurora


August 28, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: New Member Orientation in Markham

New Member Orientation in Markham


August 28, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Crafting Creations

Crafting Creations


August 28, 2026

Crafting Creations

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Category: Community Connections
1:15 pm: Movie Friday in Aurora

Movie Friday in Aurora


August 28, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
2:30 pm: YMCA Gym in Markham

YMCA Gym in Markham


August 28, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 28, 2026

Support for Depression

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10:00 am: Housing Hub & ID Clinic

Housing Hub & ID Clinic


August 31, 2026

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Category: Community Connections
1:00 pm: DROP IN- CLOSED

DROP IN- CLOSED


August 31, 2026

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Category: CHWB
1:30 pm: Support For Anxiety

Support For Anxiety


August 31, 2026

Support For Anxiety

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Category: Community Connections
3:00 pm: Scattergories

Scattergories


August 31, 2026

Scattergories

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7:00 pm: English Family Support Group

English Family Support Group


August 31, 2026

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Category: CHWB
7:00 pm: Support for Depression

Support for Depression


August 31, 2026

Support for Depression

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