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SUMMARY:Men's Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Men’s Group offers a safe\, welcoming space where men can speak openly about their experiences\, challenges\, and goals. It’s a supportive environment where men encourage one another to grow\, build resilience\, and become their best selves. \nOpen to all patients\, family members\, and community members. The group takes place at The Royal’s Carling Campus\, in our Client & Family Resource Hub\, Room #1113. \nDrop in or let us know you’re coming by emailing kepatrick@theroyal.ca
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/mens-group/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:The Royal
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T120000
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SUMMARY:LEAP Workshop: Learn\, Empathize\, Agree\, Partner | Part One
DESCRIPTION:LEAP helps participants communicate with their loved one who’s struggling with serious mental health concerns to create an alliance that leads to treatment and recovery. This is particularly relevant for: \n\nA family member or friend of someone who is experiencing challenges with mental illness and/or substance use or has anosognosia (someone who does not believe they are unwell or has a lack of insight) and refuses treatment.\nA family caregiver of someone who understands they need treatment.\n\nThis two-day LEAP workshop is led by Jenepher Lennox Terrion\, the only facilitator currently certified to lead this workshop in Ontario. It’s based on Dr. Xavier Amador’s best-selling book “I’m Not Sick\, I Don’t Need Help.” \nThis is a two-part workshop. Workshops are from 9am to 12pm on the following dates: \n\nFriday\, Sept. 18\nFriday\, Sept. 25
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/leap-workshop-learn-empathize-agree-partner-part-one/
LOCATION:The Royal
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T233000
DTSTAMP:20260827T125822Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Blues for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live blues music while supporting youth mental health. Ottawa Blues for Youth showcases talented performers at the Gladstone Theatre\, with proceeds helping young people access the mental health care and support they need through The Royal.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/ottawa-blues-for-youth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T110000
DTSTAMP:20251223T154029Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T154029Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Wellness Group is a virtual\, drop-in group focusing on women’s mental health and wellness. The group is recovery oriented\, and offers a safe space for women to check in with one another and build community. \nOpen\, ongoing group.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/womens-wellness-group/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134954Z
CREATED:20260430T134835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T134954Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing Voices: Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A safe\, non-judgemental peer support group for people who hear voices\, have unusual beliefs or experience other sensory phenomena. The group is facilitated by those with lived experience. \nAll are welcome—no referral required. \nLocation \nSheila Cudney Client & Family Resource Hub (“The Hub”)\, Room 1113\, The Royal Carling Campus\, 1145 Carling Avenue \nMore information \nTo learn more\, drop in to The Hub or email peersupporthub@theroyal.ca
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/hearing-voices-peer-support-group/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260120T143952Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T143952Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s BIPOC Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:Women’s BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Colour) Wellness Drop-In Group is a weekly drop-in virtual group. \nLed by BIPOC Peer Facilitators\, BIPOC women will come together to do check-ins with each other about how their week is going. Common themes include support of one another\, building commonalities\, sharing of resources\, and safe space discussions. \nOpen\, ongoing group.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/womens-bipoc-wellness-group-2/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T140000
DTSTAMP:20251223T154845Z
CREATED:20251223T154845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T154845Z
UID:10001406-1790082000-1790085600@www.theroyal.ca
SUMMARY:GBV Survivors Check-In
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual weekly mental health check-in group for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). \nWe typically discuss the state of our mental health\, what is helping us cope with difficulties\, and how we plan to take care of ourselves going forward. \nThis group is an ongoing drop-in.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/gbv-survivors-check-in/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260401T194850Z
CREATED:20260401T194750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T194850Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:About the group\nAt The Royal\, we recognize the importance of spaces where people can connect through shared experience. \nThis drop-in group offers Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour the opportunity to come together to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. \nLocation\nThe Client & Family Resource Hub\, The Royal. Located at 1145 Carling Avenue. \nDate and time\nTuesdays 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/bipoc-peer-support-group/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:The Royal
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T073000
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SUMMARY:Caring for Patients with Mental Illness and Addiction: Practical Skills Symposium for Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for a free Continuing Medical Education (CME) morning focused on the latest evidence-based approaches to mental illness in primary care. \nThrough three expert-led sessions\, participants will strengthen their skills in: \n\nDiagnosing and treating depression\nAddressing substance use disorders\nIdentifying patients who may benefit from interventional psychiatry services\n\nEvent details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\nTime: 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nLocation: Auditorium\, The Royal (1st floor)\, 1145 Carling Avenue\nCost: FREE\nTarget audience: Primary care providers\n\nSpeakers\n\nDr. Jeffrey Habert\, Family physician\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto\nDr. Mark Weiss\, Physician\, Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders\, The Royal\nDr. Benoit Mulsant\, Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chief of Staff\, The Royal\n\nAgenda\n\n7:30 a.m. – Networking\, registration and hot breakfast\n8 – 8:15 a.m. – Welcome remarks\n8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Session one: Treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in Primary Care & CANMAT 2024 MDD Pearls with Dr. Jeffrey Habert\n9:15 – 10:15 a.m. – Session two: Addressing substance use and addiction in primary care with Dr. Mark Weiss\n10:15 – 10:30 a.m. – Health break\n10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Session three: Interventional psychiatry: expanding treatment options for patients with Dr. Benoit Mulsant\n11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Guide to accessing services at The Royal\, optional behind-the-scenes tour and networking\n12 p.m. – Adjourn\n\nAbout the sessions and learning outcomes\nBy the end of the conference participants will be able to: \n\nApply evidence-based approaches to the assessment\, diagnosis\, and management of common mental health and substance use disorders encountered in primary care\, using current clinical guidelines and best practices.\nDevelop patient-centred treatment plans by selecting appropriate pharmacological\, psychosocial\, and emerging interventional therapies\, while promoting measurement-based care\, reducing stigma\, and improving patient engagement.\nRecognize when patients may benefit from specialized mental health services or advanced interventions and determine appropriate referral pathways to optimize outcomes for individuals with depression\, substance use disorders\, and other complex mental health conditions.\n\nSession one: Treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in Primary Care & CANMAT 2024 MDD Pearls\nDr. Jeffrey Habert\nBy the end of this session participants will be able to: \n\nOutline the updated CANMAT 2023/2024 guidelines for diagnosing and managing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)\, including evidence-based treatment pathways.\nDescribe and apply the principles of early optimized treatment and measurement-based care to improve functional outcomes and remission rates in MDD.\nIdentify strategies for managing inadequate response to initial therapy\, including antidepressant switching\, adjunctive treatments\, psychotherapy\, and neuromodulation options.\n\nSession two: Addressing substance use and addiction in primary care\nDr. Mark Weiss\nBy the end of this session participants will be able to: \n\nScreen and assess patients for common substance use disorders.\nImplement evidence-informed interventions within a primary care setting.\nInitiate conversations that reduce stigma and improve patient engagement.\n\nSession three: Interventional Psychiatry: Expanding Treatment Options for Patients\nDr. Benoit H. Mulsant\nBy the end of this session participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the main interventional psychiatry approaches available in 2026\nAssess the role of interventional psychiatry approaches in the treatment of mental disorders\nDetermine whether a specific interventional psychiatry approach is indicated for an individual patient\n\nAccreditation\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development for up to 3.00 Mainpro+ credits. \nYour Mainpro+ session ID is: 304576-001 \nQuestions?\nFor questions\, email Conferences@TheRoyal.ca
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/caring-for-patients-with-mental-illness-and-addiction-practical-skills-symposium-for-primary-care-physicians-and-nurse-practitioners/
LOCATION:The Royal
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T153000
DTSTAMP:20251223T154631Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:The Perinatal Wellness Group is a virtual\, drop-in group that creates a safe space for pregnant and post-partum people to connect. \nThe focus of the group is on coping with mental health and perinatal experiences\, and maintaining wellness. \nThe group is open and ongoing.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/perinatal-wellness-group/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260305T200720Z
CREATED:20260305T200641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200720Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Men’s Group offers a safe\, welcoming space where men can speak openly about their experiences\, challenges\, and goals. It’s a supportive environment where men encourage one another to grow\, build resilience\, and become their best selves. \nOpen to all patients\, family members\, and community members. The group takes place at The Royal’s Carling Campus\, in our Client & Family Resource Hub\, Room #1113. \nDrop in or let us know you’re coming by emailing kepatrick@theroyal.ca
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/mens-group/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:The Royal
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T202628Z
CREATED:20260915T202628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T202628Z
UID:10002586-1790326800-1790337600@www.theroyal.ca
SUMMARY:LEAP Workshop: Learn\, Empathize\, Agree\, Partner | Part Two
DESCRIPTION:LEAP helps participants communicate with their loved one who’s struggling with serious mental health concerns to create an alliance that leads to treatment and recovery. This is particularly relevant for: \n\nA family member or friend of someone who is experiencing challenges with mental illness and/or substance use or has anosognosia (someone who does not believe they are unwell or has a lack of insight) and refuses treatment.\nA family caregiver of someone who understands they need treatment.\n\nThis two-day LEAP workshop is led by Jenepher Lennox Terrion\, the only facilitator currently certified to lead this workshop in Ontario. It’s based on Dr. Xavier Amador’s best-selling book “I’m Not Sick\, I Don’t Need Help.” \nThis is part two of a two-part workshop. Workshops are from 9am to 12pm on the following dates: \n\nFriday\, Sept. 18\nFriday\, Sept. 25
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/leap-workshop-learn-empathize-agree-partner-part-two/
LOCATION:The Royal
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T110000
DTSTAMP:20251223T154029Z
CREATED:20251223T154029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T154029Z
UID:10000623-1790589600-1790593200@www.theroyal.ca
SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Wellness Group is a virtual\, drop-in group focusing on women’s mental health and wellness. The group is recovery oriented\, and offers a safe space for women to check in with one another and build community. \nOpen\, ongoing group.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/womens-wellness-group/2026-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T134954Z
CREATED:20260430T134835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T134954Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing Voices: Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A safe\, non-judgemental peer support group for people who hear voices\, have unusual beliefs or experience other sensory phenomena. The group is facilitated by those with lived experience. \nAll are welcome—no referral required. \nLocation \nSheila Cudney Client & Family Resource Hub (“The Hub”)\, Room 1113\, The Royal Carling Campus\, 1145 Carling Avenue \nMore information \nTo learn more\, drop in to The Hub or email peersupporthub@theroyal.ca
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/hearing-voices-peer-support-group/2026-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260120T143952Z
CREATED:20260120T143951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T143952Z
UID:10000884-1790595000-1790598600@www.theroyal.ca
SUMMARY:Women’s BIPOC Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:Women’s BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Colour) Wellness Drop-In Group is a weekly drop-in virtual group. \nLed by BIPOC Peer Facilitators\, BIPOC women will come together to do check-ins with each other about how their week is going. Common themes include support of one another\, building commonalities\, sharing of resources\, and safe space discussions. \nOpen\, ongoing group.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/womens-bipoc-wellness-group-2/2026-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T140000
DTSTAMP:20251223T154845Z
CREATED:20251223T154845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T154845Z
UID:10001407-1790686800-1790690400@www.theroyal.ca
SUMMARY:GBV Survivors Check-In
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual weekly mental health check-in group for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). \nWe typically discuss the state of our mental health\, what is helping us cope with difficulties\, and how we plan to take care of ourselves going forward. \nThis group is an ongoing drop-in.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/gbv-survivors-check-in/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260401T194850Z
CREATED:20260401T194750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T194850Z
UID:10001962-1790690400-1790695800@www.theroyal.ca
SUMMARY:BIPOC Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:About the group\nAt The Royal\, we recognize the importance of spaces where people can connect through shared experience. \nThis drop-in group offers Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour the opportunity to come together to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. \nLocation\nThe Client & Family Resource Hub\, The Royal. Located at 1145 Carling Avenue. \nDate and time\nTuesdays 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/bipoc-peer-support-group/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Royal
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T153000
DTSTAMP:20251223T154631Z
CREATED:20251223T154631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T154631Z
UID:10001146-1790778600-1790782200@www.theroyal.ca
SUMMARY:Perinatal Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:The Perinatal Wellness Group is a virtual\, drop-in group that creates a safe space for pregnant and post-partum people to connect. \nThe focus of the group is on coping with mental health and perinatal experiences\, and maintaining wellness. \nThe group is open and ongoing.
URL:https://www.theroyal.ca/event/perinatal-wellness-group/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Groups & Sessions
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