External Opportunities
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PEER SUPPORT GROUP
A space for youth to talk, listen and learn from other youth and
facilitators who also experience symptoms of ADHD. Snacks, fidget toys
and TTC fare will be provided!
Register here: https://bit.ly/adhdpeersupportgroup (external link, opens in new window)
Email: teywho@stridestoronto.ca Call/Text: 647 - 382 - 4153 Swipe to see our
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STARTING JUNE 5TH WEDNESDAYS 5:30 - 6PM
815 DANFORTH AVE, 3RD FLOOR
OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 12- 25, NO OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS NEEDED
PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Week 1:
We’ll start with an overview! What is ADHD?
How does it affect us? How can this group be
helpful? Let’s talk broadly before we get into
the nitty gritty!
June 5th, 5 - 6:30 PM
LETS TALK ADHD
Week 2:
It may feel like you experience things
differently from other people, and
communicating that can be hard. Let’s talk
about how we interact with others, how they
interact with us and how to talk about it.
June 12th, 5 - 6:30 PM
FAMILY, FRIENDS, PARTNERS,
AND EVERYONE INBETWEEN
PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Week 3:
AKA executive functioning. No, you’re not
lazy or unmotivated, but you may struggle
with organizing, staying on tasks, or
managing time. Let’s talk about what this
looks like, and strategies to overcome this at
work or school.
June 19th, 5 - 6:30 PM
PRODUCTIVITY, ORGANIZATION, AND PLANNING
Week 4:
Knowing what we want can feel simple, but
figuring a long term plan and working towards
it? Maybe not so much. Let’s talk about setting
goals, time, instant gratification, motivation,
and reaching our goals.
June 26th, 5 - 6:30 PM
CAMH (the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) is delighted to invite you to a special free screening of When Hope Breaks Through for Canadian Mental Health Week.
The inspiring feature documentary film follows Mike Shoreman, who traveled over 300km through open water to shine a light on the mental health crisis.
Shoreman became the first person with a disability to cross all five great lakes by paddleboard – and the When Hope Breaks Through team was there with him to capture all the highs and lows of his journey.
Join celebrated news anchor Angie Seth, Mike Shoreman and other special guests on May 10, 2024 to view the documentary and put your questions to the people who made and featured in the film.
When
Friday, May 10, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |Resource Fair with community organizations
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |When Hope Breaks Through screening
Light snacks and refreshments will be served
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |Panel discussion
Where
The Arrell Family Foundation Auditorium
McCain Complex Care & Recovery building, 2nd Floor
1025 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
Introducing the Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs in partnership with DMZ, a dynamic program designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds and industries. Gain the knowledge, skills, and resources to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey, and tap into connections to mentors and a community that will help you propel your business forward. Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs is available via on-demand, self-paced learning, virtual or in-person sessions, across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Completing a series of workshops earns you a certificate. Besides curriculum, there are wayfinding resources, networking events and the chance to sell your products and services.
Youth for Entrepreneurship (Y4E), is a National Program providing awareness to youth ages 15 to 24 who are interested in entrepreneurship. The program is offered across 3 provinces - Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick with a francophone component in New Brunswick. Y4E will support youth in learning facts, digital skills and practical ways to start their business journey! Get inspired by attending various awareness workshops including Youth Entrepreneurship Foundational Topics, Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities, Digital Literacy for Youth Entrepreneurs, Financial Know How for Youth Entrepreneurs, Marketing and Social Media focusing on Youth Entrepreneurs and real-life success stories from young business leaders like yourself. The Youth for Entrepreneurship program is a media contest is designed to educate and empower young people to raise awareness on youth entrepreneurship as well as the resources related to entrepreneurship that are available in Canada. To participate, be between the ages of 18 – 24 and live in the province of Ontario, Alberta, or New Brunswick at the time of participation. Submit a poster or 60-second video that helps young people understand the world of entrepreneurialism by January 31st, 2024 for the chance to win some exciting prizes!