Peterborough Groups

Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention Groups:

There are a variety of social recreation groups available through our Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention program. Individuals must be a client of the Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention program to participate in these groups. For more information please call 705-876-5071.

Journeying Together Groups:

8-Week Education Group

Criteria: For family, friends, and loved ones of individuals (16+ years of age) living with mental health concerns

Frequency: Occurs every spring and fall (each session is 8 weeks)

Time: Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Offered virtually via Microsoft Teams

Contact:
• Andrea Delaney | 705-772-3987
• Melissa Yaxley-Stillman | 705-772-3975

Monthly Family Support Group

Criteria: For family, friends, and loved ones of individuals (16+ years of age) living with mental health concerns

Frequency: Last Monday of each month

Time: Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Offered virtually via Microsoft Teams

Contact:
• Melissa Yaxley-Stillman | 705-772-3975

Peer Education Groups:

The H.O.P.E. Learning Centre

The H.O.P.E. Learning Centre provides educational courses about mental health and well-being that promote recovery, hope, empowerment, possibility, and connection.

We offer many free courses that are informative and interactive. We know that the best learning happens when lived-experience is shared and valued. Our courses are collaboratively designed, developed, and delivered with individuals who have lived experience.

We have options for both in-person and virtual programming.

For more information, please email hopelcstaff@cmhahkpr.ca. or check out our schedule of courses by visiting our web page at H.O.P.E. Learning Centre.

Trans Peer Outreach Groups:

Core Support Group

This group is for people exploring gender identity and expression. Facilitators provide up-to-date information about a variety of topics such as; exploring your sense of self, finding trans-friendly health care, coming out to family, friends, and co-workers, physical health and emotional well-being, accessing community and celebrating diversity, practical information to assist with transitioning and the experience of transitioning. The group also fosters community support and connection. For more information, please email transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca.

Peterborough Mental Health Team Groups:

Please click here to complete a referral form for either of the groups listed below.

To register for groups, please fill out the referral information below. If you have any questions, please contact groupsptbo@cmhahkpr.ca or 705-748-6711. Please be advised that your name will be added to a waitlist for the next available group session. Groups run three times per year in the winter, spring, and fall.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Skills:

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills group aims to help individuals learn coping strategies and how to regain control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours through in-session discussion and home practice. This group also aims to encourage the development, implementation and maintenance of goals.

Age: 16+

Length: 11 weeks including orientation

Program Schedule: Groups are offered on Tuesdays. Session times fall within CMHA HKPR office hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and will be confirmed.

Location: In person at 466 George Street N., Peterborough. Virtual options available.

Additional Criteria: Experiencing mild to moderate level of symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills:

Through the use of skill development, mindful practice and increasing safe and effective coping strategies, this group aims to help individuals change behavioural, emotional, thinking, and interpersonal patterns associated with problems in living.

Age: 16+

Additional Criteria: Motivated and committed to developing and practicing skills.

Length: 15 weeks including orientation

Location: In person at 466 George Street N., Peterborough. Virtual options available.