Did you know that self-harm impacts 14% to 39% of youth? In this advanced course clinicians will grow their understanding of effective interventions for youth who self-harm. Self harm is usually the result of an inability to cope in healthy ways with psychological pain. Youth may be struggling with feelings of worthlessness, loneliness, panic, anger, ... Read more

Designed and hosted by Autistic adults, for anyone! Join us for the fourth in a series of monthly interactive workshops where we discuss different topics that are important to Autistic adults About our presenter: Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai is a psychiatrist and senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Lai’s work focuses ... Read more

Join us for the fourth in a series of monthly interactive workshops where we discuss different topics that are important to Autistic adults About our presenter: Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai is a psychiatrist and senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Lai’s work focuses on neurobiological, cognitive, socio-cultural, and health service research ... Read more

The Ministry of the Attorney General’s Criminal Law Division will provide a status update on the London Justice Centre, which has been successfully operating since September 2020. The London Justice Centre provides targeted supports for young adults aged 18-24, with a particular focus on those who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). Operating ... Read more

This training will focus on supporting individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing challenges with their substance use and mental health. It will provide introductory information about concurrent disorders and challenges individuals may face in engaging with available treatments. Participants will explore the reasons why individuals use substances and increase understanding to better facilitate engagement ... Read more

Join us for a forum on housing-related programs, services, and initiatives in Peterborough, Ontario. The goals for this forum are: Presentation Topics

In this webinar, we invite a panel of advisors, directors and facilitators from various post-secondary Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) support programs from around the country to discuss their programs. We will cover what the programs offer, why it is vital to support BIPOC students and the panel's experience in supporting those students. ... Read more

In partnership with the Collaborative Learning College and presented by Employment Works! at CAMH, this info session will discuss the changes that increase the amount of income ODSP recipients can earn.

Register now for this two-part event as we unpack how bias and discrimination can present across the clinical care landscape and explore how clinicians can work to provide affirming, inclusive, culturally relevant, and anti-racist care.

This course will be an introduction to suicide interventions and protocols across the life course. As social workers, we can feel hopeless when a client, friend or family member is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. This workshop offers an introduction to interventions and protocols that can be used for intervention across the life course. The ... Read more

Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) is a practical, evidence-based approach for families and caregivers of adults living with schizophrenia. In this interactive workshop you will gain strategies and tools to help your loved one build independence in taking care of themselves, their spaces, and participating in their communities. Our presenter: Erin AuCoin (she/her) is a Registered ... Read more

How can youth workers draw from a Critical Positive Youth Development framework to support youth in conflict with the law as partners and agents in their own change process, and to create a sense of mutual ownership? Join us for this workshop to discuss the importance of leadership and skill development, social awareness, social responsibility, ... Read more

Learning objectives for the webinar: • Raise awareness on childhood trauma/abuse and the long-term effects• Explore the correlation between childhood trauma and addiction behaviours• Discuss preventative measures and community involvements strategies to combating abuse• Implement screening measures and surveys when conducting intake on adverse childhood trauma

Lambert Kwok: is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and has extensive experience in the Canadian criminal justice system. He has worked as a Crown prosecutor and is currently a criminal Defence lawyer. Lambert routinely conducts bails, trials, and appeals and has appeared in courts from the Ontario Court of Justice to the Ontario ... Read more

“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety - it’s connection.” Johann Hari, author and journalist. Why does having the support of a community affect a person’s journey to wellness? Join us to learn about the latest research on the importance of community for people living with substance use issues. In this HRI Talk, our panelists will ... Read more

“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety - it’s connection.” Johann Hari, author and journalist. Why does having the support of a community affect a person’s journey to wellness? Join us to learn about the latest research on the importance of community for people living with substance use issues. In this HRI Talk, our panelists will ... Read more

Working with youth in a mental health setting has a number of challenges on its own; adding in the complexities of youth exploring their sexual and gender identities can seem overwhelming. This workshop will review the developmental stages that children go through and how they relate to gender and sexuality. We will discuss the nuances ... Read more

The social work profession in Canada engages with African, Caribbean and Black identified youth and families through a variety of sectors including, but not limited to education, healthcare, and child welfare. However, traditional Canadian models of care embedded in social work practice marginalize Black communities and engrain anti-Black racism in its delivery. As a result, ... Read more