Welcome to the CMHA-WECB Wellness & Recovery College!
A Community of Recovery
The CMHA-WECB Wellness & Recovery College is currently offering in-person classes for anyone interested in learning more about recovery and wellness. Our courses are developed and delivered in partnership with our peer supporters. These individuals have lived/living experience of mental health, addictions, or supporting a loved one. Enroll in person at our main office at 1400 Windsor Ave., or online below.
To learn more about the Wellness & Recovery College, click here.
Registration is now open for our first semester of courses.
What is Wellness & Recovery College?
Recovery Colleges are innovative learning centres where people gain knowledge and develop new skills; however, they are so much more than that. Recovery Colleges open the door to a deeper understanding of one another and foster a culture of hopefulness that reveals new possibilities and opportunities for individuals. They are the heart of an organization where people are engaged and contributing, where they find new avenues of personal discovery, and where energy and spirit thrive.
One hour in duration; offered three times throughout the semester.
Monday, October 3 from 1pm-2pm at CMHA-WECB
Tuesday, November 1 from 6pm-7pm at CMHA-WECB
Monday, December 5 from 3pm-4pm at CMHA-WECB
Introduction to Wellness
This bite size course will take a look at the different dimensions of Wellness and how it affects our daily lives. This course will provide information on the Dimensions of Wellness, Self Care, Stress and development of Wellness plans. There will be opportunities for discussion amongst peers and students in a safe confidential setting.
One and a half hours in duration; offered twice throughout the semester over 4 weeks each
Mondays from October 10-31 from 1pm-2:30pm at CMHA-WECB
(*Note: Monday, October 10 moved to Tuesday, October 11 due to Thanksgiving)
Mondays from November 7-28 from 1pm-2:30pm at CMHA-WECB
Our Journey
This introductory course will include the CHIME Recovery Approach (connection, hope, identity, meaning and empowerment). This framework is centred on people and their lived experiences. Students will be introduced to journaling and discover the benefits of journaling for Recovery, Mental Health and over-all well-being.
One and a half hours in duration; offered twice throughout the semester over 4 weeks each
Wednesdays from October 5-26 from 1pm-2:30pm at CMHA-WECB
(*Note: Wednesday, October 19 moved to Tuesday, October 18 due to CMHA Staff Training Day)
Wednesdays from November 9-30 from 1pm-2:30pm at CMHA-WECB
Coffee Conversations
Each week students will decide on a topic or activity. As a student-led course, it will include conversations regarding Recovery, Addictions, Mental Health and lived experience. This course provides social interaction in a safe confidential setting.
One and a half hours in duration; offered twice throughout the semester over 4 weeks each
Thursdays from October 6-27 from 1pm-2:30pm at CMHA-WECB
Thursdays from November 3-24 from 1pm-2:30pm at CMHA-WECB
Grieving During the Holidays
Details and registration coming soon!
Thursday, December 1