PASS Drop in Groups
Life Skills
- Monday and Friday at 2:00 PM
- A series of educational groups based on the harm reduction model of care.
- Topics include: Boundaries, Relapse Prevention, Self Care, Stigma, Stress Management etc.
Auricular Acupuncture
- Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 PM
- A non-verbal approach to healing that involves the gentle placement of five small needles into specific sites on each ear.
- The treatment lasts for about 45 minutes in a group setting.
Processing Change
- Monday at 10:30 AM and Wednesday at 2:00 PM
- A discussion based group.
- The focus is to explore the changes being made to support addiction recovery.
Wellness Wednesdays
- Wednesday at 10:30 AM
- Psycho-educational groups focused on promoting one’s wellbeing.
Creative Expression
- Thursdays at 10:30
- Participants will channel their creativity to explore various subjects related to Addiction and Recovery
Guided Imagery
- Fridays at 10:30
- The facilitator reads a guided meditation script accompanied by relaxing music
- Promotes relaxation and mindfulness skills
What do I do now?
- Once a month.
- Empowerment for individuals who have experienced intimate partner and/or sexual violence.
- Facilitated by The Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault Care Center.
Self Reflection
- Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM
- By using a series of writing prompts, this group will give participants the opportunity to think about their own experiences and share them in a safe, judgement-free environment.
- Participants will feel valued and heard.
Hope Group
- Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
- Hope is an optimistic attitude of mind that guards against the impact of negative and stressful life events.
- Hope group will help clients to share of their struggles in an open and safe environment so that people can share freely and authentically, while seeking for sources of hope in the midst of their struggles.
- This group is facilitated by Lakeridge Health’s Spiritual Health Practitioners.
Overdose Prevention Group
- Last Monday of every month
- Facilitated by the Pinewood Opiate Case Management Team in the 3rd floor group room of the Pinewood Centre Street location
