Education group for family members scheduled for Fall 2008

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 20, 2008 - December, 01, 2008
250 College Street

Centralized Assessment, Triage and Support (CATS) and the Women's Program are proud to host an education group for family members

This educational group is being offered to family members (partners, spouses, siblings and children) and friends of individuals who experience mental health and/or substance use disorders. The group will run once weekly from October to December. You may attend any number of sessions you like. The sessions will be 90 minutes in length.

Session #1 – Caring for the Caregiver
Mon. October 20^th 2008 at 6:00 pm Location: Room 801

Session #2 – Stigma
Mon. October 27^th 2008 at 6:00 pm Location:Room 801

Session #3 – Crisis Intervention & Navigating the Mental Health System
Mon. November 3^rd 2008 at 6:00pm Location: Room 845

Session #4 – Effective Communication Strategies
Mon. November 10^th 2008 at 6:00pm Location: Room 801

Session #5 – Problem Solving
Mon. November 17^th 2008 at 6:00pm Location: Room 801

Session #6 – Concurrent Disorders & Self-harm Behaviour
Mon. November 24^th 2008 at 6:00pmLocation: Room 801

Session #7 – Closing Session: Community Resources
Mon. December 1^st 2008 at 6:00pm Location: Room 845

For more information please contact 416 535-8501:

CATS - Sunday Kayaras RSW (x4412)
Women’s Program - Susan Green RN (x4089)

Updated September 11, 2008