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COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COLLEGE
formerly CAMH Recovery College
Where lived experience offers transformative opportunities to learn, build skills and grow.
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What is the Collaborative Learning College?

The Collaborative Learning College is a recovery college that offers nonclinical-based education and training programs offered to people who have lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges, and who feel ready to set goals, gain skills and make social connections as part of their personal journey. In keeping with internationally adopted approach to recovery-oriented education, the courses offered at the Collaborative Learning College will be:

co-created and co-led by people with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges and/or social services use
offered free of charge in the community, including CAMH
adaptable to local needs and resources
open to people who have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges and/or social services use, their family members, friends and health care providers, when appropriate.

Please note: All class are currently running virtually until further notice.

Available courses

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Our Recovery, Our Outcomes: Co-Producing an Evaluation of Recovery Colleges

Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences are doing a study about Recovery Colleges.

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Music, the Mind, and Healing

Music is a very important part of many people's lives, and we may wonder why it can affect us so deeply. In this course, we will learn what the science of psychology can say about why we make and enjoy music so much, and how it can help us to cope with life's challenges. We will encounter four topics that music psychologists have explored: Why do we make music? Why do we like music? How do we learn to be musical? And, can making music be healing? Using lots of examples of musical works and accounts of the experiences of musicians and music fans, we will learn how psychologists can help us to better understand our musical selves, and how we might experience music more richly.

Date: Every Wednesday from December 1st to 22nd
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm
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Cultural Dining Habits and Mental Health

Various cultures from around the world practice different dining habits and traditions. Learn about various dining habits - and how the WAY we eat impacts our physical and mental health. Join a group of food-passionate friends as we learn about… Various cultural dining habits and traditions from around the world The importance of dining habits on mental and physical health Strategies for preparing culturally relevant (and nostalgic foods) to promote mental health and wellness.

Date: Monday December 6th 2021
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
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The Art of Disclosure

Do you know your rights when it comes to disclosure of your mental health and/or addiction challenges in the workplace? Join us as we explore the what, when, and how of disclosure and employment. This workshop will help you understand how to request and advocate for workplace accommodations. This course is run in collaboration with Employment Works.

Date: Friday December 3rd
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
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The Art of Resume Writing

In this workshop, we will explore the different formats for structuring your resume for the job you want. Participants will learn how to communicate your skills and experience so your resume gets noticed. Find out how a few tips and tricks can make all the difference. This course is run in collaboration with Employment Works.

Date: Friday December 10th
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
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The Art of Cover Letter Writing

Writing cover letters can be challenging, but is a critical part of the employment process. Join us to learn strategies that will help you write a strong cover letter, including what information to include, how to structure a cover letter and write in a way that reflects your personality.

Date: Friday December 17th
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Dealing with Loneliness

Loneliness can be pervasive and difficult to navigate. Join us for this 2 session course as we explore the impacts our surroundings and others can have on our emotions and how to take back control using our own personal resources.

Date: Wednesday December 8th and 15th
Time: 10am-11:30am
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Self-Care

We all have heard that self-care is important for everyone, but it can be difficult to understand and take part in. Join us as we explore physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs and how to actively take part and create your own self-care practices.

Date: Wednesday December 22nd
Time: 10am-11:30am
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Community Resource Mapping

Whether you know about many different resources in Toronto or you’re looking for more, this is the class for you. We’ll be working together to explore what services are out there and try to find the answers you’re looking for.

Date: Thursday December 9th and 16th
Time: 10am-11:30am
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Be Inspired!

This a course is about collaboration and conversation, celebrating ideas that inspire and bring joy for individuals that identify as women. The aim of the group is to support one another during the ups and downs of life while sharing inspirational ideas, media clips, poetry, music and engaging in great conversation. Join us and start your week off with positivity and support!

Date: Every Monday starting October 25th 2021
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Lunch Time Peer Support December

Health Out Loud and the CAMH Collaborative Learning College are excited to bring you another lunch time Peer Support for December. Join like minded people for a one-hour, interactive, peer support group. This is an informal group for those looking to connect with others in a supportive space. Bring your lunch, your worries, your support, and your experience.

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: Noon to 1pm
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Mindfulness Matters Drop-in December

A Weekly Drop-In Group For Mindfulness Practice and Discussion - Please register each month if you wish to join. Join us on Thursdays for 20 minutes of mindfulness practice followed by discussion. We meet each week for an hour and practice and discuss mindfulness. Participants are invited to share wisdom from their own practice, and each week we'll examine a topic in the study of mindfulness to explore in more depth. This is a drop in session and no prior experience is required. These sessions are open to those who are in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
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Your Mental Health Rights and The Law- WAITLIST

This online session, hosted in collaboration with the Empowerment Council, is for service users (people who have been on the receiving end of services) provides a basic overview of mental health legislation and related avenues for advocacy. We will discuss the Mental Health Act, the Psychiatric Patient Advocacy Office, the Human Rights Code and the role of people with lived experience in the evolution of human rights work in Ontario. Bring your questions and join us for an informative and engaging conversation.

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Creative Writing Techniques: Braving The Elements - WAITLIST

This course will invite participants to explore creative writing and storytelling techniques in a safe and supportive environment. Each week, we will look at one or more of the building blocks of storytelling (setting, character, plot, scene, point of view, the use of figurative language) and apply these elements to a variety of creative writing forms such as fiction, memoir, poetry, playwriting and screenwriting. Through a series of exercises and examples, participants will be encouraged to build a mindful writing practice, develop their own voice, and be an active part of a creative community. While you are welcome to focus on a particular form through the entire course, you will have an opportunity to explore all forms. This course is hosted by Inkwell.

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Tools for Community Based Research - WAITLIST

Want to learn how service users can have a voice in mental health research?

In collaboration with University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Tools for Community Based Research (TFCBR) explores the basics of community-based mental health research involving service users. The course includes fun self-directed study activities, facilitator support, voices of service users and research specialists throughout, and 2 optional live classes. Our goal is to strengthen your participation in research!

*Note: This is for our waitlist. Can't make it this time or is the other session full? Sign up and find out first when we offer our next session
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Introduction to Mindfulness - WAITLIST

This course will discuss mindfulness as a psychotechnology and explore mindfulness of a variety of objects (the breath, a flame, smoke, parts of the body), as well as focus on cultivating a more mindful approach to everyday life. We will frequently discuss the importance of compassion, and it is a core tenet of this course that it is critical to nurture and cultivate compassion and loving-kindness alongside mindfulness practice. We will try a variety of meditations including following the breath while sitting, walking, lying down, and mantra work. We will also discuss techniques for coping with difficult emotions, cravings and urges, and pain as well as teach students a variety of mindfulness practices like the body scan and Tonglen meditation.

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ExperieNCe: Working in Groups - Self-directed

In collaboration with CAMH and Niagara college, this course will discuss topics related to working with others and aims to build personal and professional skills through shared experiences and reflection. Concepts such as group dynamics, conflict management, decision making and building successful working relationships with others is at the center of discussion.
Through this partnership, you will be eligible for a credit at Niagara College in the Child and Youth Care or Educational Assistant Special Needs Support Program by completing this course, free of charge
If you are interested in attending college, this pathway has many advantages. You will not only receive a credit, we will also support you along the way to assist you in getting to Niagara College and supporting you while you are there

This course is self-directed. You can take it at your own pace. Click "VIEW COURSE" for more details
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Making Comics For Yourself with Georgia Webber- WAITLIST

When and how we choose to declare ourselves to the world is hard to control in life, but in art, we hold all the power. For those struggling to know themselves, and to feel their own agency and creativity, comics are a powerful tool for reflection, enjoyment, community, and self-discovery. Join us for this four-week course as we explore a range of creative experiences, skills for self-discovery, and tools for making comics

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Community Partners and Events

Looking for community events? Want to see other special opportunities going on in your community? Visit this section for a listing of different announcements our partners have to share with you.

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