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Events and Support Groups

 

Sherbourne Health Centre is committed to reducing barriers to health by providing group programs, workshops and community wellness initiatives that meet the diverse and specialized needs of the communities we serve. Through creative and culturally sensitive programs – many offered in partnership with local agencies – we strive to exemplify our mission to reduce barriers to care.

Take a moment to review the programs we offer – we hope that you will find something of interest

 

 

LGBT Community:

·         The B-side EXPLORING BISEXUALITY: A 10–week group session for people who are exploring their attraction to more than one gender or struggling with what their bisexuality means to their lives. The next group will be on Wednesdays, starting Oct. 13, 2010.

·         Gender Journeys: 11 weeks of reliable information and meaningful community connections for anyone thinking about their own gender changes. The next group will be on Wednesdays (6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.) from Oct. 13 - Dec. 22, 2010. For further information about this group, call our administrative assistant at (416) 324-4100 x 5256.

·         Supportive workshops and groups for LGBT people who are questioning their gender identity, coming out, transitioning or living in difficult situations. Safe and welcoming meeting places where you can obtain support and information, make social connections, and learn new coping skills. For more information, contact Fatema Mullan at (416) 324-4100 x 5256 or at fmullan@sherbourne.on.ca.


Ongoing Groups:

·          Community Kitchen: Bi-weekly Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sherbourne and SOY clients learn how to prepare easy, cost-effective and nutritious meals. Optional PWYC donation for meal. Contact Hedy at (416) 324-1000 x 5247. Drop-in; no registration needed.

 

LGBT Youth
 

Support for LGBT youth who may be experiencing isolation or challenges associated with coming out or transitioning. Welcoming groups provide healthy arts, cultural and recreational spaces geared to the particular needs and interests of LGBT youth.

·          Supporting Our Youth (SOY) programs and activities

 

Homeless and Underhoused

Supportive groups and workshops to assist women and men who are living without stable housing. Groups provide support, information and links to community resources.