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SUMMARY:Protected: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis.\nThe 2-day Mental Health First Aid course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course will be well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. This course is certified by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and taught by Mental Health First Aid Master Facilitator, Carla Abichahine.\nLearn how to:\n\nRecognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis\nHave conversations that encourage a person to talk about their mental well-being, discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental wellbeing, and reach out to these supports\nAssist in a mental health or substance-use crisis situation\nCheck in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed\n\nThe course is valued at over $300 per person! Take it for FREE with us!\nThis is a 2-day event:\nDate: May 14 & 15, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (both days)\nLocation:  Room 202 – 520 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5\nTo receive a certificate you must attend the two full days. This is a policy set by the copyright owners and  we (and your instructor) are not able to provide leeway. We suggest planning to arrive by 8:45AM, the course starts promptly at 9:00AM. Late attendees will not receive an official certificate but you will have access to all of the other course materials. If this will be a barrier for you, please consider waiting for another session.\n*Register by May 8, 2026*\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/mhfa/
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Worker Education Meeting
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URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-support-worker-education-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Peer Work Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us online as we discuss Peer Drift with Debbie Sesula.\nTo request a zoom link for this meeting click on the email address on our Peer Work Network page  https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/program/peer-work-network/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/program/peer-work-network/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-7/
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SUMMARY:Your Personal Recovery Journey – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Newly Updated Workshop\nThe creators of Your Recovery Journey workshop have introduced the updated Your Personal Recovery Journey workshop, which we are excited to pilot! This new multi-session workshop uses the CHIME framework for recovery: Connectedness, Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their own recovery journeys and deepen their understanding of these core elements of recovery.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop throughout 6 interactive weekly sessions. Through the series, participants develop their own personal recovery strengths and explore practical ways to apply what they learn to their everyday lives.\nWhat You’ll Explore:\n\nThe CHIME Framework: Recovery and the five key processes that are essential to life and recovery: Connectedness, Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment.\nLived Experience Stories: Watch videos and engage in discussions about real-life experiences related to the topics of each session.\nReflection and Discussion: Reflect on and discuss personal thoughts and experiences, sharing them if comfortable.\n\nSession Topics:\n\nIntro to Recovery: Why is self-reflection important to my recovery journey? Imagining the life you want to live.\nConnectedness: What does connectedness mean? Why it is important to my recovery? What can I do to create and maintain social connections?\nHope and Optimism: What is hope and why is it important?
How can hope be nurtured? What is optimism and how can I build and maintain it?\nIdentity: Rebuilding a positive sense of who you are? Why is having a sense of identity important to recovery?
Overcoming stigma.\nMeaning and Purpose: What is meaning and purpose? Why is it important to my recovery? How do I find, define, build, or rebuild meaning and purpose in my life?\nEmpowerment: Why is empowerment important to my recovery? How can I 
empower myself?\n\n*Register by April 30, 2026*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/your-personal-recovery-journey-in-person-2/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:1st Floor Community Centre-805 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N1
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SUMMARY:Protected: test Mar 13
DESCRIPTION:checking on registration form\n
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SUMMARY:Discussions on Self-Employment
DESCRIPTION:Are you an adult with lived experience in mental health or substance use? Join us to launch your self-employment journey today.\nJoin us online for an exciting event, exploring the world of entrepreneurship and self-employment in an accessible, judgment-free space for adults with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. Come ready to get inspired, learn cool tips, and connect with like-minded folks—all from the comfort of your home!\nSession Topic: To be announced\nApril 27, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm PST\nFree Virtual Session on Zoom\nFor more information, visit https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif-project-page-discussions-on-self-employment/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif-project-page-discussions-on-self-employment/ )\nAny questions, please contact Entrepreneurship.Dialogue@gmail.com ( mailto:Entrepreneurship.Dialogue@gmail.com )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/discussions-on-self-employment-2/
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SUMMARY:MindBody Blueprint – Life’s a Drag
DESCRIPTION:MindBody Blueprint – Life’s a Drag supports mental health recovery, empowerment, and community connection through the creative and transformative art of drag.\nThe project explores drag as a powerful form of self-expression and resilience in a joyful space for play and confidence-building.\nNo experience required, all genders, 19+ are welcomed. Expect mentorship from local dancer and Drag Queen. Participation is free!\nParticipants may also have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a drag performance during Pride 2026.\n \nSpaces limited so please contact asap for more information or to register:\nmindbodyblueprintt@gmail.com ( mailto:mindbodyblueprintt@gmail.com )\nIG: @mindbody.blueprint\n \nWorkshop Schedule:\nSunday April 26th – 12:00-3:00pm\nSunday May 3rd – 12:00-2:30pm\nSunday May 31st – 12:00-3:00pm\nSunday June 7th – 2:30-4:30pm\nSunday June 28th – 2:30-4:30pm\n \nFor more details visit SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif-project-page-mindbody-blueprint/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif-project-page-mindbody-blueprint/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/mindbody-blueprint-lifes-a-drag/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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SUMMARY:Discussions on Self-Employment
DESCRIPTION:Are you an adult with lived experience in mental health or substance use? Join us to launch your self-employment journey today.\nJoin us online for an exciting event, exploring the world of entrepreneurship and self-employment in an accessible, judgment-free space for adults with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. Come ready to get inspired, learn cool tips, and connect with like-minded folks—all from the comfort of your home!\nSession Topic: “Exploring Self-Employment: Is It Right for You?”\nMarch 23, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm PST\nFree Virtual Session on Zoom\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-self-employment-is-it-right-for-you-tickets-1983890376521 ( https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-self-employment-is-it-right-for-you-tickets-1983890376521 )\nAny questions, please contact Entrepreneurship.Dialogue@gmail.com ( mailto:Entrepreneurship.Dialogue@gmail.com )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/discussions-on-self-employment/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T000000
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SUMMARY:CIF Call for Proposals – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Projects funded by Consumer Initiative Fund (CIF) allow peers to take the expertise they have acquired through lived experience, identify activities to benefit peers in the community of Vancouver, and bring their vision into reality.\nWe are looking for motivated mental health and substance use peers to\n      – Draw on expertise from lived experience\n      – Design and deliver community activities that benefit peers in Vancouver\nApply for funding!\nDeadline: Apr 13, 2026\nFor full details and to apply see:\nCIF Call for Project Proposals ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/projects/proposals/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-call-for-proposals/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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SUMMARY:Peer Work Network
DESCRIPTION:Join Peer Work Network as we feature Network facilitator, Oliver O’Dea, and his music. “How Music Saved My Life.”\nVisit the Peer Work Network web page to request a zoom link for this virtual event!\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-6/
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PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Feeling Supported – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tips on how to tap into and create wellness strategies and build resilience.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop designed to help you cultivate feelings of compassion and support with your self and others. Research suggests that increasing momentary feelings of comfort by thinking about supportive relationships can make us more trusting, compassionate, and helpful toward others in general.\nLearn how to:\n\nIdentify supports and supportive qualities in your life\nNurture feelings of comfort to feel supported and compassionate towards self and others\nExplain why trust and comfort are important for well-being\n\n**Includes a guided visualization exercise aimed at recalling and internalizing the feeling of being supported.\nCo-produced with a team of Peer Advisors and adapted from the Feeling Supported practice in the Greater Good Toolkit (A collaboration between Holstee and the Greater Good Science Center).\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by May 14, 2026*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/feeling-supported-virtual-2-370/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T153000
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SUMMARY:Talking With Your Doctor – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this session with tips to encourage collaboration and improve communication with your doctor(s) and other healthcare professionals.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 1.5 hour interactive workshop to empower patients to be active participants in their health care and communicate more effectively with our doctor(s) and other health care professionals. Using the PACE framework, we explore common challenges with doctor-patient interactions and learn techniques on how to improve them.\nLearn how to:\n\nBe prepared for your visit\nState your concerns clearly and honestly\nProvide a complete description of your condition\nAsk questions about your condition and its treatment\nExpress problems with prescribed treatments\n\nTalking With Your Doctor was created by Donald J. Cegala and modified, with permission, for use by projects in cooperation with Patient & Community Partnership for Education, UBC Health.\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by May 7, 2026*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/talking-with-your-doctor-virtual-2-466/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Relationships – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tools to recognize and create healthy relationships.\nEvent Details\nThis interactive 2-hour peer-led workshop is designed to help you explore what healthy relationship roles and dynamics look like in everyday life. Research indicates that understanding our own needs and boundaries can lead to more satisfying and stable relationships. Evidence also shows that positive social connections are linked to improved mental health, lower stress, and a greater sense of belonging.\nLearn how to:\n\nBuild a deeper understanding of the characteristics of thriving relationships\n Identify common barriers to building and maintaining positive relationships\nApply strategies that support you in showing up as a caring friend, partner, and family member\n\n*Includes a written activity.\nCreated in partnership with CMHA College Manitoba and Winnipeg.\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by April 30, 2026*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/navigating-relationships-in-person-190/
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LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Insights into Anxiety – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tools on how to recognize and manage anxiety.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop designed to help you deepen your understanding of anxiety and discover useful coping strategies. Research suggests that understanding how anxiety works can decrease fear and increase a sense of control. Evidence also shows that practicing coping strategies regularly supports long‑term anxiety management.\nLearn how to:\n\nRecognize common symptoms and emotional patterns\nReduce shame and isolation by building insight and connection\nStrengthen resilience and take meaningful steps toward emotional wellbeing\nEstablish your own toolkit for daily use\n\n*Includes a guided reflection to recall a moment of anxiety and draw insight from the experience; a breathing exercise to demonstrate deep‑breathing techniques for anxiety management; and a written activity that helps participants identify “thinking traps,” challenge unhelpful patterns, and reframe their perspective in a more balanced way.\nCreated in partnership with CMHA College Manitoba and Winnipeg.\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by April 23, 2026*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/insights-into-anxiety-in-person-860/
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SUMMARY:Plan for Wellness & Recovery (PWR) – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this multi-session workshop with an individualized Plan to help maintain wellness and manage periods of feeling unwell.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop throughout 5 interactive weekly sessions where participants are encouraged to reflect on themselves, what they are like when they are well, identify stressors, and develop wellness strategies to improve their well-being. You will create a tailored Plan to help you navigate and overcome challenges.\nLearn how to:\n\nDecrease and manage unwanted or troubling thoughts, feelings and behaviours\nEmpower you to make positive choices and decisions regarding your health\nImprove your quality of life\nTake steps towards identifying/achieving your goals and dreams\n\nTopics:\n\nWellness Tools\nDaily Maintenance Planning\nTriggers\nCrisis Planning\n\nBy having and using your Plan, you may have fewer difficult times and when wellness challenges arise, you will be better prepared to get through them.\n*Register by March 26, 2026* \nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/plan-for-wellness-recovery-pwr-in-person-587/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T155512Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260509T223000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=2SA
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:30
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Voices & Visions – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the international Hearing Voices Network model, Voices & Visions support groups are peer-led support groups that explore living well with voices, visions, and other unique sensory experiences and/or beliefs. Voices & Visions support groups are intended as safe(r), supportive spaces where people can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment, exchange strategies and ideas, and build community.\nOpen to those with lived experience and their supporters!\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during group sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. You can register using a pseudonym (made up name), but you will need to use a valid email address to complete registration. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nPlease note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\nLooking for more tools and supports? You can find BC Hearing Voices Network resources here: Resources – BC Hearing Voices Network ( https://bchvn.ca/resources/for-voice-hearers/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/voices-visions-virtual-2ndsaturday/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Voices & Visions (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-935ef067472d5bae490026f43722b51e@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260210T154915Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260519T213000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=3TU
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:31
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Voices & Visions – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the international Hearing Voices Network model, Voices & Visions support groups are peer-led support groups that explore living well with voices, visions, and other unique sensory experiences and/or beliefs. Voices & Visions support groups are intended as safe(r), supportive spaces where people can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment, exchange strategies and ideas, and build community.\nOpen to those with lived experience and their supporters!\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during group sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. You can register using a pseudonym (made up name), but you will need to use a valid email address to complete registration. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nPlease note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\nLooking for more tools and supports? You can find BC Hearing Voices Network resources here: Resources – BC Hearing Voices Network ( https://bchvn.ca/resources/for-voice-hearers/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/voices-visions-virtual-3rdtuesday/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Voices & Visions (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-10040e35d752d892c85d2b19ade4a477@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T153910Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260501T223000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=1FR
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:24
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Voices & Visions – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the international Hearing Voices Network model, Voices & Visions support groups are peer-led support groups that explore living well with voices, visions, and other unique sensory experiences and/or beliefs. Voices & Visions support groups are intended as safe(r), supportive spaces where people can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment, exchange strategies and ideas, and build community.\nOpen to those with lived experience and their supporters!\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during group sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. You can register using a pseudonym (made up name), but you will need to use a valid email address to complete registration. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nPlease note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\nLooking for more tools and supports? You can find BC Hearing Voices Network resources here: Resources – BC Hearing Voices Network ( https://bchvn.ca/resources/for-voice-hearers/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/voices-visions-virtual-1stfriday/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Voices & Visions (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/support-group-in-person-scaled-1-e1767137810566.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-851b10e5b105815806efcf78b53588f4@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T153011Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260523T223000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=4SA
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:25
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Voices & Visions – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the international Hearing Voices Network model, Voices & Visions support groups are peer-led support groups that explore living well with voices, visions, and other unique sensory experiences and/or beliefs. Voices & Visions support groups are intended as safe(r), supportive spaces where people can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment, exchange strategies and ideas, and build community.\nOpen to those with lived experience and their supporters!\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during group sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. You can register using a pseudonym (made up name), but you will need to use a valid email address to complete registration. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nPlease note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\nLooking for more tools and supports? You can find BC Hearing Voices Network resources here: Resources – BC Hearing Voices Network ( https://bchvn.ca/resources/for-voice-hearers/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/voices-visions-virtual-4thsaturday/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Voices & Visions (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/support-group-in-person-scaled-1-e1767137810566.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-b6084eee5942341bee5b666423d284dc@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T152017Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260515T223000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=3FR
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:23
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Voices & Visions – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the international Hearing Voices Network model, Voices & Visions support groups are peer-led support groups that explore living well with voices, visions, and other unique sensory experiences and/or beliefs. Voices & Visions support groups are intended as safe(r), supportive spaces where people can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment, exchange strategies and ideas, and build community.\nOpen to those with lived experience and their supporters!\nRegistration is encouraged. You can register using a pseudonym (made up name), but you will need to use a valid email address to complete registration.\nRegistration is a way for you to stay up to date on group cancellations/updates and provide feedback; however, you can still attend without registering. Please contact us if you have any questions.\nPlease note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\nLooking for more tools and supports? You can find BC Hearing Voices Network resources here: Resources – BC Hearing Voices Network ( https://bchvn.ca/resources/for-voice-hearers/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/voices-visions-in-person-3bridges/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Voices & Visions (In-Person)
LOCATION:1128 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-06cae2e6ba2b864254009a7112bf5449@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T151124Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260511T220000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=2MO
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:28
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Voices & Visions – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the international Hearing Voices Network model, Voices & Visions support groups are peer-led support groups that explore living well with voices, visions, and other unique sensory experiences and/or beliefs. Voices & Visions support groups are intended as safe(r), supportive spaces where people can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment, exchange strategies and ideas, and build community.\nOpen to those with lived experience and their supporters!\nRegistration is encouraged. You can register using a pseudonym (made up name), but you will need to use a valid email address to complete registration.\nRegistration is a way for you to stay up to date on group cancellations/updates and provide feedback; however, you can still attend without registering. Please contact us if you have any questions.\nPlease note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\nLooking for more tools and supports? You can find BC Hearing Voices Network resources here: Resources – BC Hearing Voices Network ( https://bchvn.ca/resources/for-voice-hearers/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/voices-visions-in-person-south/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Voices & Visions (In-Person)
LOCATION:#200-1200 W 73rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-bdbe575de5ecbc20be758c6f4e105da6@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T150557Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260505T230000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=1TU
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:24
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Voices & Visions – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Based on the international Hearing Voices Network model, Voices & Visions support groups are peer-led support groups that explore living well with voices, visions, and other unique sensory experiences and/or beliefs. Voices & Visions support groups are intended as safe(r), supportive spaces where people can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment, exchange strategies and ideas, and build community.\nOpen to those with lived experience and their supporters!\nRegistration is encouraged. You can register using a pseudonym (made up name), but you will need to use a valid email address to complete registration.\nRegistration is a way for you to stay up to date on group cancellations/updates and provide feedback; however, you can still attend without registering. Please contact us if you have any questions.\nPlease note: Sessions may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\nLooking for more tools and supports? You can find BC Hearing Voices Network resources here: Resources – BC Hearing Voices Network ( https://bchvn.ca/resources/for-voice-hearers/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/voices-visions-in-person-willow/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Voices & Visions (In-Person)
LOCATION:1st Floor Community Centre-805 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N1
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-063b7d7ae9cd5ea74e1f879c52a91917@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260206T121228Z
CREATED:20260206
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:43
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Navigating Relationships – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tools to recognize and create healthy relationships.\nEvent Details\nThis interactive 2-hour peer-led workshop is designed to help you explore what healthy relationship roles and dynamics look like in everyday life. Research indicates that understanding our own needs and boundaries can lead to more satisfying and stable relationships. Evidence also shows that positive social connections are linked to improved mental health, lower stress, and a greater sense of belonging.\nLearn how to:\n\nBuild a deeper understanding of the characteristics of thriving relationships\n Identify common barriers to building and maintaining positive relationships\nApply strategies that support you in showing up as a caring friend, partner, and family member\n\n*Includes a written activity.\nCreated in partnership with CMHA College Manitoba and Winnipeg.\n*Register by March 20, 2026*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/navigating-relationships-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:1st Floor Community Centre-805 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-81ef0f4401b9bec98b849df4f0febfd3@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260206T112835Z
CREATED:20260206
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:35
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Insights into Anxiety – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tools on how to recognize and manage anxiety.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop designed to help you deepen your understanding of anxiety and discover useful coping strategies. Research suggests that understanding how anxiety works can decrease fear and increase a sense of control. Evidence also shows that practicing coping strategies regularly supports long‑term anxiety management.\nLearn how to:\n\nRecognize common symptoms and emotional patterns\nReduce shame and isolation by building insight and connection\nStrengthen resilience and take meaningful steps toward emotional wellbeing\nEstablish your own toolkit for daily use\n\n*Includes a guided reflection to recall a moment of anxiety and draw insight from the experience; a breathing exercise to demonstrate deep‑breathing techniques for anxiety management; and a written activity that helps participants identify “thinking traps,” challenge unhelpful patterns, and reframe their perspective in a more balanced way.\nCreated in partnership with CMHA College Manitoba and Winnipeg.\n*Register by March 13, 2026*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/insights-into-anxiety-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:1st Floor Community Centre-805 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N1
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-6b17d006a2ed6f12f07c7ea60b8002b5@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260121T132931Z
CREATED:20260121
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Vanessa Carle as she discusses the topic of suicidal ideation.\nTo get the link for this online discussion go to the Peer Work Network page of our website!\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-meeting-4/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0d0e307e4ffe5531d2de1101f98992be@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260120T104552Z
CREATED:20260120
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea for a project, activity, or event to support Vancouver’s mental health and/or substance use community? Learn how to apply for funding!\nCIF funding allows peers to take the expertise they have acquired through lived experience, identify activities that connect peers in the community of Vancouver, and bring their vision into reality.\nIntroducing a new funding opportunity! Ripples of Belonging Micro Grant – Currently in development, this new grant will launch in Spring 2026. Join the info session to learn more!\nCIF Call for Project Proposals – Learn what it means to be a Project Leader, and how to prepare a CIF Project Proposal!\nTo join the CIF Project Proposal Info Session, click the “Register” button below.\nFor more info: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/projects ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/projects/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-info-session/
ORGANIZER;CN=Consumer Initiative Fund:MAILTO:Megan.Brummitt@vch.ca
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
LOCATION:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-c80d4a2cce159f2d35cf0faa3a838694@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T163000
DTSTAMP:20251222T110629Z
CREATED:20251222
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Psychedelic Medicine in Mental Health Care.\nVisit our Peer Work Network web page to sign up!\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-5/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-2ff9dc13024f20c0d3cf1f9474c5a03f@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261215T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261216T000000
DTSTAMP:20251216T143654Z
CREATED:20251216
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Education & Leisure Fund – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:This bursary provides funding of up to $400 to Vancouver residents who have lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. The funding can be used for educational courses or leisure activities.\nDeadline to apply is Dec 15th, 2026 at midnight\n*Winter Draw Date: the first week of Jan 2027*\nCourse/activity start date must be at least 6-7 weeks after the draw date (to allow time for payments to go through).\nIf planning to take a college or university course, the Winter Draw is for courses starting in the Spring/Summer semester.\nInstructions & Application Form available on our website:\nSpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/elf/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/elf/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-education-leisure-fund-application-deadline-2/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-4579b0511a0e6319628ffc17cc6b3998@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T000000
DTSTAMP:20251216T142900Z
CREATED:20251216
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:6
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Education & Leisure Fund – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:This bursary provides funding of up to $400 to Vancouver residents who have lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. The funding can be used for educational courses or leisure activities.\nDeadline to apply is Jun 15th, 2026 at midnight\n*Summer Draw Date: the week following the application deadline*\nCourse/activity start date must be at least 6-7 weeks after the draw date (to allow time for payments to go through).\nIf planning to take a college or university course, the Summer Draw is for courses starting in the Fall/Winter semester.\nInstructions & Application Form available on our website:\nSpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/elf/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/elf/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-education-leisure-fund-application-deadline-172/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-4ea59864816087bb60d6e5680c047a5e@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T111500
DTSTAMP:20251216T130815Z
CREATED:20251216
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Shinrin Yoku – Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:This nature-based approach for wellness reduces stress, increases relaxation, and enhances emotional well-being.\nJoin us for guided walks to strengthen connections to yourself, your community, and the natural world.\nJan 17th, 2026\n9:30am – 11:15am\nBloedel Conservatory\nOpen to mental health and substance use peers.\nFree to join – Pre-registration is required!\nFor more details see the Shinrin Yoku CIF Project Page ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif-project-page-shinrin-yoku/ )\nCIF Project Page – Shinrin Yoku ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif-project-page-shinrin-yoku/ )\n\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing/
ORGANIZER;CN=Consumer Initiative Fund:MAILTO:Megan.Brummitt@vch.ca
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-24be14e19b1e7b795df17629e09533c7@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261106T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261107T000000
DTSTAMP:20251209T140516Z
CREATED:20251209
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Art Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. This $85 grant is offered 4 times per year. Eligible applicants are selected by random draw. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.\nApplications are open until midnight on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/art-grant/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/art-grant/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-art-grant-application-deadline-4/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-47e2a1d39ac1046c262ceab3aa9aaa81@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T000000
DTSTAMP:20251209T140311Z
CREATED:20251209
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Art Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. This $85 grant is offered 4 times per year. Eligible applicants are selected by random draw. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.\nApplications are open until midnight on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/art-grant/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/art-grant/ )\n \n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-art-grant-application-deadline-3/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-d9511037d3a058e1fc0b56e0d86f8ffe@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T000000
DTSTAMP:20251209T140019Z
CREATED:20251209
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:6
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Art Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. This $85 grant is offered 4 times per year. Eligible applicants are selected by random draw. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.\nApplications are open until midnight on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/art-grant/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/art-grant/ )\n \n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-art-grant-application-deadline-2/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-d38d719f68f335deb774cc5ff8682ced@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T000000
DTSTAMP:20251209T135912Z
CREATED:20251209
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:5
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Art Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. This $85 grant is offered 4 times per year. Eligible applicants are selected by random draw. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.\nApplications are open until midnight on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/art-grant/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/art-grant/ )\n \n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-art-grant-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-dc38dc7e4713858d62bd478ea70b4fe9@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T160000
DTSTAMP:20251126T144550Z
RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260213T000000Z
CREATED:20251126
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Your Personal Recovery Journey – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Newly Updated Workshop\nThe creators of Your Recovery Journey workshop have introduced the updated Your Personal Recovery Journey workshop, which we are excited to pilot! This new multi-session workshop uses the CHIME framework for recovery: Connectedness, Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their own recovery journeys and deepen their understanding of these core elements of recovery.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop throughout 6 interactive weekly sessions. Through the series, participants develop their own personal recovery strengths and explore practical ways to apply what they learn to their everyday lives.\nWhat You’ll Explore:\n\nThe CHIME Framework: Recovery and the five key processes that are essential to life and recovery: Connectedness, Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment.\nLived Experience Stories: Watch videos and engage in discussions about real-life experiences related to the topics of each session.\nReflection and Discussion: Reflect on and discuss personal thoughts and experiences, sharing them if comfortable.\n\nSession Topics:\n\nIntro to Recovery: Why is self-reflection important to my recovery journey? Imagining the life you want to live.\nConnectedness: What does connectedness mean? Why it is important to my recovery? What can I do to create and maintain social connections?\nHope and Optimism: What is hope and why is it important?
How can hope be nurtured? What is optimism and how can I build and maintain it?\nIdentity: Rebuilding a positive sense of who you are? Why is having a sense of identity important to recovery?
Overcoming stigma.\nMeaning and Purpose: What is meaning and purpose? Why is it important to my recovery? How do I find, define, build, or rebuild meaning and purpose in my life?\nEmpowerment: Why is empowerment important to my recovery? How can I 
empower myself?\n\n*Register by January 1, 2026*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/your-personal-recovery-journey-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:#300-1338 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ebdbfa1c3de4d826bbe7fe360c211ecc@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T163000
DTSTAMP:20251120T164933Z
CREATED:20251120
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Peer Work Network features Mental Health and Theatre.\nVisit the Peer Work Network page to get the zoom link.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-d30710eda505b38e92b01617a4702d80@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T163000
DTSTAMP:20251113T094917Z
CREATED:20251113
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:PSW Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Lee Nelle presents on Community Centres and how to use them for your Peer Support clients.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/psw-education-meeting-2/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-fadc9c1ef9cf923d5378fe28575ba385@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T153000
DTSTAMP:20251106T151934Z
CREATED:20251106
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:29
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Talking With Your Doctor – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this session with tips to encourage collaboration and improve communication with your doctor(s) and other healthcare professionals.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 1.5 hour interactive workshop to empower patients to be active participants in their health care and communicate more effectively with our doctor(s) and other health care professionals. Using the PACE framework, we explore common challenges with doctor-patient interactions and learn techniques on how to improve them.\nLearn how to:\n\nBe prepared for your visit\nState your concerns clearly and honestly\nProvide a complete description of your condition\nAsk questions about your condition and its treatment\nExpress problems with prescribed treatments\n\nTalking With Your Doctor was created by Donald J. Cegala and modified, with permission, for use by projects in cooperation with Patient & Community Partnership for Education, UBC Health.\n*Register by February 27, 2026*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/talking-with-your-doctor-in-person-964/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:1st Floor Community Centre-805 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N1
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-12fe0da8cf48c75fb194e0d02e78e8b2@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20251106T145434Z
CREATED:20251106
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:32
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Feeling Supported – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tips on how to tap into and create wellness strategies and build resilience.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop designed to help you cultivate feelings of compassion and support with your self and others. Research suggests that increasing momentary feelings of comfort by thinking about supportive relationships can make us more trusting, compassionate, and helpful toward others in general.\nLearn how to:\n\nIdentify supports and supportive qualities in your life\nNurture feelings of comfort to feel supported and compassionate towards self and others\nExplain why trust and comfort are important for well-being\n\n**Includes a guided visualization exercise aimed at recalling and internalizing the feeling of being supported.\nCo-produced with a team of Peer Advisors and adapted from the Feeling Supported practice in the Greater Good Toolkit (A collaboration between Holstee and the Greater Good Science Center).\n*Register by February 13, 2026*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/feeling-supported-in-person-2/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:#300-1338 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
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UID:MEC-fd5323cdf77a30f8ccc4f468be401563@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20251024T150309Z
RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260423T230000Z
CREATED:20251024
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:The Art of Friendship – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this multi-session workshop with a deeper understanding of yourself, what you say, how you act, and how your actions shape your relationship with others. Through guided reflection and group discussion, you’ll build confidence in your communication, strengthen your connections, and gain practical tools to help you reach your friendship goals.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop throughout 8 interactive weekly sessions. Through the series, participants develop relationship skills and problem-solving techniques to help build healthy friendships and connections.\nLearn how to:\n\nPractice mental health recovery\nDevelop relationship skills and build healthy friendships\nDevelop a peer support network\nLearn problem-solving techniques\nEnhance your independence\n\nTopics:\n\nUnderstanding Human Behaviour and Basic Needs Theory\nValues and Integrity\nBoundaries\nCommunication and Resolving Conflict\nResponsibility and Commitment\n\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering. Please note that the same Zoom link will be used for every session of this workshop.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by February 27, 2026*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/theartoffriendship-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-f59d9ef3101457bdac17c8ef726694c9@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20250918T164642Z
CREATED:20250918
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network Presents Recovery Colleges
DESCRIPTION:Join us a Sue Macdonald, Team Lead at Consumer Involvement & Initiatives talks about Recovery Colleges.\nSee our Peer Work Network web page for details!\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-presents-recovery-colleges/
CATEGORIES:Peer Work Network
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-6a8ceeefa2c42b104a67547efbe79c9d@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20250827T114409Z
RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20251205T000000Z
CREATED:20250827
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:26
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Your Recovery Journey – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this multi-session workshop with a deeper understanding of recovery and how to live beyond mental health and/or substance use challenges.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop throughout 5 interactive weekly sessions where participants explore tools and skills to accomplish goals, reconnect with self and others, and recapture meaning and purpose in life. Your Recovery Journey is based on the premise that there is hope and that people with mental health and/or substance use challenges can get well and stay well for long periods of time, doing the things they want to do with their lives.\nLearn how to:\n\nIdentify and reach personal goals\nEstablish a positive sense of self and sense of belonging\nDeal with the effects of stigma\nManage symptoms and medication\nStay well\n\nTopics:\n\nWhat is Recovery?\nQuality of Life\nSelf-Management\nMedication as a Tool for Recovery\nMoving Forward: Personal Action Planning\n\n*Register by October 30, 2025*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/your-recovery-journey-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:2110 W 43rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 2E1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-4e93b1539963aec872bd0000973520fa@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T163000
DTSTAMP:20250826T123645Z
CREATED:20250826
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Ken Porter showcasing MIRA and discussing the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-meeting-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-121b4a4ad27e13bb351226eeb2eb3adb@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T163000
DTSTAMP:20250814T113059Z
CREATED:20250814
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:PSW Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Emily Daft presents on Motivational Interviewing.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/psw-education-meeting/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-e5e6f613e0f47002b64008d6c502fe54@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20250820T142402Z
CREATED:20250820
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Support Worker Training Application Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Peer Support Worker Training Application Webinar\nFor all those wishing to apply to enter our VCH Consumer Involvement & Initiatives Peer Support Worker Training Program, join us as we review the Peer Support Worker Training Application process.\nAt this webinar you will learn:\nHow to apply\nPrerequisites for the training course\nDeadlines for applications\nDates and times of the training\nWe will also answer questions about the training and the application process at this webinar.\nNote: Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom meeting information.\nContact us if you do not receive a confirmation email after registering.\nAlso: contact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-support-worker-training-application-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Peer Support
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-6c4ce2d66be954338a51e72eb79aae10@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T000000
DTSTAMP:20250807T125820Z
CREATED:20250807
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Education & Leisure Fund – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:This bursary provides funding of up to $400 to Vancouver residents who have lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. The funding can be used for educational courses or leisure activities.\nDeadline to apply is Dec 15, 2025 at midnight\n*Winter Draw Date: first week of January 2026*\nCourse/activity start date must be at least 6-7 weeks after the draw date (to allow time for payments to go through).\nIf planning to take a college or university course, the Winter Draw is for courses starting in the Spring/Summer semester.\nInstructions & Application Form available on our website:\nSpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/Program/Education-Leisure-Fund ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/program/education-leisure-fund/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-education-leisure-fund-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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UID:MEC-51b540b0b9be01c3be311155d0ff6fd5@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T123000
DTSTAMP:20250806T115947Z
CREATED:20250806
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:5
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Project Proposal Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea for a project to support Vancouver’s mental health and/or substance use community?\nProjects funded by CIF allow peers to take the expertise they have acquired through lived experience, identify activities to benefit peers in the community of Vancouver, and bring their vision into reality.\nLearn how to write a Project Proposal and apply for funding!\nTo join the CIF Project Proposal Info Session, click the “Register” button below.\nFor more info: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/consumer-initiative-fund/projects/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/consumer-initiative-fund/projects/ )\n \n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-project-proposal-info-session/
ORGANIZER;CN=Consumer Initiative Fund:MAILTO:Megan.Brummitt@vch.ca
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
LOCATION:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-432bb7cac8a262cdea28cb357545d50a@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T000000
DTSTAMP:20250806T113420Z
CREATED:20250806
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:6
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Art Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. This $85 grant is offered 4 times per year. Eligible applicants are selected by random draw. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.\nApplications are open until midnight on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/program/cif-arts-grant/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/program/cif-arts-grant/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-art-grant-application-deadline-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0c66ecade1fe6cf8e9c92080459986ff@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T160000
DTSTAMP:20250801T122331Z
RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY
CREATED:20250801
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Meeting (Three Bridges Community Health Center)
DESCRIPTION:This meeting happens Tuesday at 3pm. The location is 1128 Hornby St; in room 123.\nMeetings are drop in, so no registration is required.\n \nThe SMART Recovery 4-Point Program helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviours.\nThe 4-Point Program offers specific tools and techniques for each of the program points:\n\nbuilding and maintaining motivation\ncoping with urges\nmanaging thoughts, feelings and behaviours\nliving a balanced life\n\nSMART Recovery is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/smart-recovery-meeting-three-bridges-community-health-center/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-f45fa6602838b826f62e4e8552bda5c0@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250804T163000
DTSTAMP:20250801T121427Z
RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY
CREATED:20250801
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Meeting  (Robert Lily Lee Community Health Center)
DESCRIPTION:This SMART Recovery meeting is happening at 3:30pm on Mondays. The meeting location is 1669 E. Broadway in room 325.\nMeetings are drop in, so no registration is required.\n \nThe SMART Recovery 4-Point Program helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviours.\nThe 4-Point Program offers specific tools and techniques for each of the program points:\n\nbuilding and maintaining motivation\ncoping with urges\nmanaging thoughts, feelings and behaviours\nliving a balanced life\n\nSMART Recovery is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/smart-recovery-meeting-robert-lily-lee-community-health-center/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-9352bfb0cb8ca3110212a0aa2499da39@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20250724T152809Z
CREATED:20250724
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:29
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Feeling Supported – (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tips on how to tap into and create wellness strategies and build resilience.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop designed to help you cultivate feelings of compassion and support with your self and others. Research suggests that increasing momentary feelings of comfort by thinking about supportive relationships can make us more trusting, compassionate, and helpful toward others in general.\nLearn how to:\n\nIdentify supports and supportive qualities in your life\nNurture feelings of comfort to feel supported and compassionate towards self and others\nExplain why trust and comfort are important for well-being\n\n**Includes a guided visualization exercise aimed at recalling and internalizing the feeling of being supported.\nCo-produced with a team of Peer Advisors and adapted from the Feeling Supported practice in the Greater Good Toolkit (A collaboration between Holstee and the Greater Good Science Center).\n*Register by March 6, 2026*\nContact us for more details: info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/feeling-supported-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (In-Person)
LOCATION:1st Floor Community Centre-805 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1N1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T163000
DTSTAMP:20250722T154446Z
CREATED:20250722
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peer Work Network in sharing Prescription Laughter – our theme this month.\nGo to the Peer Work Network web page to sign up!\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-4/
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-64b35642ef7b33d20fb435165c8fd904@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T130000
DTSTAMP:20250722T145054Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20261231T210000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=1TU,3TU
CREATED:20250722
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:12
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Crisis Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Consumer Initiative Fund (CIF) provides funding to support individuals who are unable to cover essential costs due to an unexpected circumstance.\nThe Crisis Grant is reserved to provide financial assistance when no other funding sources are available.\n12 grants of $85 are available each month. Health care workers must apply on behalf of their clients. Applications are selected by random draw twice per month.\nApplications are open until 1pm on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/crisisgrant ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/crisisgrant/ )\n \n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-crisis-grant-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0ccb9c4f617f6da1b237ad8302672d3a@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T000000
DTSTAMP:20250806T113114Z
CREATED:20250806
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:6
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SUMMARY:CIF Art Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. This $85 grant is offered 4 times per year. Eligible applicants are selected by random draw. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.\nApplications are open until midnight on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/program/cif-arts-grant/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/program/cif-arts-grant/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-art-grant-application-deadline-extra-draw-2025/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-55670a220c71ceab2e42e57a56c26ae8@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T000000
DTSTAMP:20250722T141714Z
CREATED:20250722
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:CIF Art Grant – Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. This $85 grant is offered 4 times per year. Eligible applicants are selected by random draw. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.\nApplications are open until midnight on the deadline date.\nLearn more and apply: SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/program/cif-arts-grant/ ( https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/program/cif-arts-grant/ )\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/cif-art-grant-application-deadline-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Consumer Initiative Fund
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-749262e106e34e0992f5edee8fc62ae1@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20250626T105049Z
CREATED:20250626
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:29
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Feeling Supported – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tips on how to tap into and create wellness strategies and build resilience.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop designed to help you cultivate feelings of compassion and support with your self and others. Research suggests that increasing momentary feelings of comfort by thinking about supportive relationships can make us more trusting, compassionate, and helpful toward others in general.\nLearn how to:\n\nIdentify supports and supportive qualities in your life\nNurture feelings of comfort to feel supported and compassionate towards self and others\nExplain why trust and comfort are important for well-being\n\n**Includes a guided visualization exercise aimed at recalling and internalizing the feeling of being supported.\nCo-produced with a team of Peer Advisors and adapted from the Feeling Supported practice in the Greater Good Toolkit (A collaboration between Holstee and the Greater Good Science Center).\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by January 9, 2026*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/feeling-supported-virtual-2/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0068a01b6545c1e5a4cfef3ad4951a95@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20250612T121507Z
RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20251001T230000Z
CREATED:20250612
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:5
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Your Recovery Journey – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this multi-session workshop with a deeper understanding of recovery and how to live beyond mental health and/or substance use challenges.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop throughout 5 interactive weekly sessions where participants explore tools and skills to accomplish goals, reconnect with self and others, and recapture meaning and purpose in life. Your Recovery Journey is based on the premise that there is hope and that people with mental health and/or substance use challenges can get well and stay well for long periods of time, doing the things they want to do with their lives.\nLearn how to:\n\nIdentify and reach personal goals\nEstablish a positive sense of self and sense of belonging\nDeal with the effects of stigma\nManage symptoms and medication\nStay well\n\nTopics:\n\nWhat is Recovery?\nQuality of Life\nSelf-Management\nMedication as a Tool for Recovery\nMoving Forward: Personal Action Planning\n\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering. Please note that the same Zoom link will be used for every session of this workshop.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by September 1st*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/your-recovery-journey-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-b8fa7fd38331444b05aa54244bd029b1@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20250612T115341Z
CREATED:20250612
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:23
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Feeling Supported – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this single-session workshop with tips on how to tap into and create wellness strategies and build resilience.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 2-hour workshop designed to help you cultivate feelings of compassion and support with your self and others. Research suggests that increasing momentary feelings of comfort by thinking about supportive relationships can make us more trusting, compassionate, and helpful toward others in general.\nLearn how to:\n\nIdentify supports and supportive qualities in your life\nNurture feelings of comfort to feel supported and compassionate towards self and others\nExplain why trust and comfort are important for well-being\n\n**Includes a guided visualization exercise aimed at recalling and internalizing the feeling of being supported.\nCo-produced with a team of Peer Advisors and adapted from the Feeling Supported practice in the Greater Good Toolkit (A collaboration between Holstee and the Greater Good Science Center).\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by October 9, 2025*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/feeling-supported-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-67f098b0f09ef0f126d271764cf270fc@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250717T163000
DTSTAMP:20250603T160249Z
CREATED:20250603
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and discussion about Implicit Bias.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-83c5e87562b294b468ac06ea06919851@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T163000
DTSTAMP:20250521T145058Z
CREATED:20250521
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:PSW Education Meeting – CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Our scheduled meeting with Tracy Windsor presenting on PLOT_TWIST has been CANCELLED.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/psw-education-meeting-cancelled/
CATEGORIES:Peer Work Network
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-40ea1761f24e6f9ace3ef78d0d5e9ea4@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T163000
DTSTAMP:20250515T165009Z
CREATED:20250515
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of 2SLGBTQIA+ Allyship and Affirmation in Peer Work\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-b2eb6c419ece4ac78f64ae9ad6309f6b@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T163000
DTSTAMP:20250509T103244Z
CREATED:20250509
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:0
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of structural stigma.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-meeting-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-7adf7e3474d1857cc588cefbc4d68f55@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T163000
DTSTAMP:20250509T103244Z
CREATED:20250509
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Peer Work Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Ana Smith talks about her Recovery Journey from Patient to Peer Writer.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/peer-work-network-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-02c027cdcb67dcd4d033940e372408e2@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T153000
DTSTAMP:20250509T103242Z
CREATED:20250509
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:21
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Talking With Your Doctor – (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Come away from this session with tips to encourage collaboration and improve communication with your doctor(s) and other healthcare professionals.\nEvent Details\nPeer facilitators lead this 1.5 hour interactive workshop to empower patients to be active participants in their health care and communicate more effectively with our doctor(s) and other health care professionals. Using the PACE framework, we explore common challenges with doctor-patient interactions and learn techniques on how to improve them.\nLearn how to:\n\nBe prepared for your visit\nState your concerns clearly and honestly\nProvide a complete description of your condition\nAsk questions about your condition and its treatment\nExpress problems with prescribed treatments\n\nTalking With Your Doctor was created by Donald J. Cegala and modified, with permission, for use by projects in cooperation with Patient & Community Partnership for Education, UBC Health.\nTo help ensure participant safety, engagement, and group privacy, we ask that all attendees keep their cameras on during workshop sessions. If you have accessibility needs or other concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.\nRegistration with valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link information. Contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email with Zoom link after registering.\nIf you require a hard copy of the workshop materials, please contact us before the session begins and with enough time for delivery by Canada Post. Please include the event name and your full mailing address in your request. Participants who do not request hard copy of the workshop materials will receive PDF versions by email.\n*Register by October 16, 2025*\nPlease note: Workshops/Sessions may be canceled due to low registration or unforeseen circumstances. We will contact you via the email you provide prior to the session to notify you of any changes. Kindly ensure your email address is valid.\n
URL:https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/event/talking-with-your-doctor-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN=Peer Led Workshops, Vancouver Coastal Health:MAILTO:info@spotlightonmentalhealth.com
CATEGORIES:Workshops (Virtual)
LOCATION:Online
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