Women and gender diverse people who:

• Are used to living with limited environmental support

• Are feeling isolated and struggling to cope

• Know the suffering of mental health such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem

• May have received a psychiatric diagnosis, and

• Are interested in giving and receiving support.

• Opportunities for women and gender diverse people to broaden their choices and build coping skills

• A space where women and gender diverse people can connect with others in an atmosphere of acceptance and non-judgment

• Support to help women and gender diverse people get the most out of their group experience

• Information to help women and gender diverse people make decisions about their mental health and well-being, including resources and referrals

• An approach that focuses on women and gender diverse people's strengths and abilities

• A safe place to practice building supportive relationships

We have two ongoing groups which take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays from September to June.

Our program is delivered through a hybrid model and is held both virtually and in-person at the Driftwood Community Centre, 4401 Jane Street (Jane and Finch area).

Wednesday mornings (women and gender diverse people under 50 years of age)
Driftwood Community Centre
4401 Jane St. (at Finch Ave.)
Toronto, ON

Thursday mornings (women and gender diverse people over 50 years of age)
Driftwood Community Centre
4401 Jane St. (at Finch Ave.)
Toronto, ON

Marina Riker-Kucic (RP), and/or
Karin Foulds (Expressive Arts Practitioner)
Program Workers / Choices for Living
CFLInfo@ywcatoronto.org