What are adult clinical group services?
Our multidisciplinary clinical team offers a variety of group learning and intervention opportunities to help clients meet their personal goals alongside their peers, in a safe and fun online environment. Our groups cover a variety of topics including Relationship Skills, Sexuality, Life Skills, Wellbeing, and Communication.
Groups are facilitated by our experienced clinicians and were developed from a trauma-informed care lens.
How do group services work?
Groups are offered on-line using our free videoconferencing platform. Each group has a set of learning objectives to help clients understand what they will learn about and decide if this is a good match to their needs.
Some of our groups are registered groups with an expectation of weekly attendance, while others are designed as a drop-in group.
Our group learning opportunities focus on building knowledge, awareness, and understanding on a specific topic. Our group interventions focus on building new skills that clients will develop and apply over a longer period of time within a community of their peers.
To ensure clients are ready and able to join our groups, we offer teaching of how to use videoconference controls or work to develop safety plans as needed.
Our groups include an evaluation survey for clients to provide feedback at the end of the group. This helps us to improve our services over time.
We can customize service options for clients who could benefit from the content of our groups but may be unable to participate in a group format. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
How do I get started?
Your first step to accessing our clinical services is applying to Developmental Services Ontario. Developmental Services Ontario is the single point of access for all adult developmental services in Ontario.
Group registration is available to clients who have already been deemed eligible for service by Developmental Services Ontario.
Ready to register?
You can sign-up for our Adult Clinical Groups online.
Have questions?
Our team is ready to help. Contact us at 1-800-668-8555 ext. 1001 or [email protected].
Our Groups
All groups are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
See our full listing of group offerings below:
Drop-In
We are offering the following groups on a drop-in basis.
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Communication Coffee Club
Tuesdays 1-2 pm and
Thursdays 2-3 pm Online
Conversational practice and social skills development with a group of peers Learn More
Self Advocacy & Disability Rights Group
Bi-weekly, Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Online
Learn self advocacy skills and discuss topics of significance to adults with disabilities Learn More
Wellness Drop-In: Coping Strategies
Wednesdays11:00 am
Online
Drop-in group to practice self-care/coping strategies and share experiences with peers. Learn More
Wellness Drop-In: Mindfulness Practice
Tuesdays3:00 pm
Online
Drop-in group to practice self-care and coping strategies and share experiences with peers. Learn More
Group Learning
We are offering the following group learning options. Registration is needed for the following groups, with an expectation of weekly attendance.
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Nutrition and Cooking
Coming Soon Online
Improve your knowledge of food/kitchen safety and healthy meal planning. Learn More
Personal Hygiene
Coming Soon Online
Keeping your body clean is important for your health and social relationships. Come learn the basics with us! Learn More
Personal Safety: In The Community
Thursday, December 19
11:00 am
Online
Improve your awareness of how to keep yourself safe in the community Learn More
Personal Safety: In The Home
Coming Soon Online
Improve your awareness of how to keep yourself safe within your home Learn More
Personal Safety: Online & Social Media
Coming Soon Online
Improve your awareness of how to keep yourself safe online and on social media Learn More
Relationship Skills: Dating & Positive Relationships
Coming Soon Online
Build awareness of how to establish healthy romantic relationships. Learn More
Relationship Skills: Social Boundaries
Coming Soon Online
Understand your relationships and develop social communication abilities Learn More
Sleep Hygiene
Coming Soon Online
Sleep is foundational to overall wellbeing. Come learn how to improve your sleep routine! Learn More
Sociosexual Foundations: Abuse Prevention
Coming Soon Online
Learn about types of abuse and your rights relating to your body Learn More
Sociosexual Foundations: Sexual and Gender Identity & Types of Relationships
Thursday, December 12
11:00 am
Online
Learn about gender, sexual identity, and different types of relationships Learn More
Sociosexual Foundations: Solo Sex
Coming Soon Online
Learn about self pleasure and how to maintain your privacy Learn More
Sociosexual Foundations: Your Body
Coming Soon Online
Understand your body and changes from puberty to adulthood Learn More
Understanding Trauma for Caregivers Workshop
On Demand Online
Caregiver-focused education session to improve knowledge of trauma and awareness of trauma-informed support strategies. Learn More
Wellness Week
Daily, Dec 16th-20th12:30 pm
Online
Gain foundational knowledge in a variety of coping strategies for self care. Learn More
Group Intervention
We are offering the following group intervention options. Registration is needed for the following groups, with an expectation of weekly attendance.
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