Mental Health Awareness and Wellness program:
Educational Sessions
The Mental Health Awareness and Wellness program project focuses on promoting mental health & well-being in the community by providing information on the signs/symptoms of different mental health illnesses, shares resources to help people who are facing mental health challenge or crisis, and the importance of self-care. This project aims to combat the stigma around mental health and to disseminate awareness around mental well-being. The two components to the project are the course workshops and the counselling services.
This project consists of two components:
Psychoeducational Workshops | Counselling Services (click here to learn more)
Course Workshops
The project offers five different series that address mental health. These series include: Early Development and Mental Health, Youth Mental Health and Substance Use, Understanding Mental Health and Challenges, Aging in Society and Mental Health, and Emotional Wellness and Mental health. Each series is a four-week workshop held once a week for two hours. Each series is offered twice a year, with sessions available in the morning and/or evening.
(Dates/Times Subject to Change)
Emotional Wellness and Mental Health:
- Thursdays, Jan. 15 - Feb. 5, 2026 between 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aging in Society and Mental Health:
- Tuesdays, Feb. 24 - Mar. 17, 2026 between 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Early Development and Mental Health:
- Coming Back Soon
Youth Mental Health and Substance Use:
- Coming Back Soon
Understanding Mental Health and Challenges:
- Coming Back Soon
All sessions are delivered online via Zoom, with some offered in a hybrid format (both online and in-person).
After completing the courses, participants are encouraged to engage in learning reflections with their networks, further promoting mental health awareness and support within their communities. Upon completion of the sessions and personal reflection, participants receive certificates.
This programming model multiplies recipients’ number and takes the ripple effect far in the community. Just in the past year, more than a thousand people were reached with the message of mental health and well-being.
For any questions or inquiries regarding the program, please contact project coordinator Solinas Elgamal at solinas@miag.ca or call (437) 220-6659.
Let's embark on this journey together, fostering a community of understanding and resilience as we prioritize mental health and well-being for all.
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MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & Families, gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT).
Testimonials From Our Participants
“I finished my master degree in social work 10 years back, but now through these sessions I gained lot of information about mental health and disorders. I am sure this workshop will be the most important for my career to start in positive way. Thank you.”
“Although I am quite familiar with this topic, I did learn valuable information during each session. The whole workshop was well organized, great presentation and very informative.”
“Very sentimental and inspiring session and very helpful to everyone who seek to learn more. I would like to thank the Project Coordinator, Volunteers Facilitators and most of all the Funder for promoting this fruitful workshop. They are much needed in an everyday individual lives. Also, there are a great blessing to everyone. Thank you Please keep promoting them always.“
“So so appreciate this free and very convenient learning opportunity. Please deliver this and similar topics to us again. So rich and empowering.”
“Amazing workshop that definitely increased my knowledge on ageism and mental illnesses affecting the elderly population.”
