Support Groups
Mental Health Peer Support Groups
Creating community peer support opportunities is a vital aspect of our work as mental health advocates. Having a space to gather as a community and benefit from a supportive environment is crucial as we navigate the challenges and transitions of life.
Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Group
FCC is happy to join forces with Women on the Rise, a nonprofit organization based in NDG that offers programs and services to women and their families (https://www.womenontherise.ca/) and provide much needed FREE perinatal mental health support to mothers experiencing challenges in the perinatal year (pregnancy, birth & postpartum, children 0 - 5yrs). Les groupes sont gratuits et bilingues/Transportation tickets offered, childcare on site. For more information please email postpartum@womenontherise.ca
Perinatal Loss Project
We are happy to offer this FREE space every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30pm. This is a peer support group led by Laura Aguilar and Millie Tresierra, both experienced facilitators, and will be structured into weekly virtual support sessions and a monthly workshop. Les groupes sont gratuits et bilingues/Transportation tickets offered. For more information please email Laura at laura.aguilar@crl-rho.org.
Stronger Together
FREE Peer support group in collaboration with Women on the Rise in english, french and spanish, for women who have experienced intimate partner violence. Location and time disclosed by email only. Les groupes sont gratuits et bilingues/Transportation tickets offered, childcare on site. For more information please email Please email vcsoutien@womenontherise.ca for more information.
Community Healing Days Parenting Support Group
As part of the Community Healing Days Perinatal & Menstrual/ Reproductive clinics, we are offering a support group for mamas at Studio 414, 10 Pine West, from 9:30 to 11am, followed by a menstrual charting circle to learn more about our reproductive health, tracking our cycles, and what that means for our overall health. Follow us on social media to see dates for the support groups in 2025. @mtlcommunityhealing on IG: https://www.communityhealingdays.ca/