Knowledge Is Power: Housing Information Session

Sessions: Wednesday, October 7  | Wednesday, October 14, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Description:

Join our Transitional Housing Support Counsellors for a virtual two-part information session series for survivors of gender-based violence and service providers. These sessions will enhance your knowledge about housing options, including Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) or subsidized housing and the Special Priority Program (SPP), and provide practical information to help you navigate the housing system with confidence. Please bring your questions and connect with our experienced Housing Counsellors.

• Sessions are offered in English.
• Interpreters are available upon request. To request an interpreter, please email [email protected].
• Zoom technical support is available upon request.
• Registration required.

Don’t miss any of the sessions:

Session 1: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Housing–What’s it All About?

Register session 1 here: 

https://schliferclinic.zoom.us/meeting/register/WF20fK4dTfC_l2KsK02QWg

Session 2: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

What is RGI Housing and SPP how can I access it?  

Register session 2 here: 

https://schliferclinic.zoom.us/meeting/register/UpvqFeFnRm-qq48a1xRM9g

Row by Row

Sessions: Every Wednesday, July 29 to September 16, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Description:

This in-person 8-week counselling group is for women and gender-diverse survivors of gender-based violence. Using crochet as a creative outlet and metaphor for healing, participants will learn beginner to advanced-beginner techniques while exploring themes such as self-compassion, boundaries, empowerment, grounding, intersectionality, and change. Through psychoeducation, guided discussion, and hands-on practice, participants will discover how the process of creating something stitch by stitch mirrors the process of healing and growth.

• Crochet supplies provided
• No previous crochet experience required
• Registration and pre-group assessment required
• Sessions are offered in English
• Interpreters available upon request
• $50 gift card and TTC Presto tickets offered for participation

How to register:

To be a part of this experience, call 416-323-9149 or email [email protected]. The sessions run every Wednesday, July 29 to September 16, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Anchoring Within

Sessions: Every Thursday, October 1 to Nov 19, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description:

This 8-week counselling group is for women and gender-diverse survivors of violence. The group provides a supportive space to understand how trauma affects the nervous system while learning skills for grounding, emotional regulation, and self-compassion.

Sessions include psychoeducation, journaling, and arts-based activities to support reflection and nervous system regulation.

Guest Facilitator: Caitlynn Lowenberg

• Art supplies provided
• No previous group or art-making experience needed
• Registration and pre-group assessment required
• Sessions are offered in English
• Interpreters available upon request
• $50 gift card and TTC Presto tickets offered for participation

How to register:

To be a part of this experience, please call 416-323-9149 or email [email protected]. The sessions run every Thursday, May 7 to June 2, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Grief & Loss Somatic Arts

Sessions: Every Thursday from July 30 to September 17, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 

Description:

Join us for an 8-week in-person group, “Grief & Loss Somatic Arts.”Grief shows up in quiet, unexpected ways and can often feel isolating. This group provides a gentle, creative space to pause, reflect, and connect with others who understand the complexity of loss. Through art, guided discussions, and supportive sharing, participants can explore grief and honour their experiences. This group is open to women and gender diverse survivors of violence.

• Art supplies provided
• No previous group or art-making experience needed
• Registration required
• Sessions offered in English
• Interpreters available upon request
• $50 gift card and TTC Presto Tickets offered for participation

How to register:

To be a part of this transformative experience, please call 416-323-9149 or email [email protected]. The sessions run every Thursday from July 30 to September 17, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 

Creative Writing

Sessions: Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

A group for women and gender-diverse survivors of violence

This group offers a supportive space to explore and experiment with different forms of writing such as short stories, reflections, and poetry. Together, we’ll focus on building skills, self-expression, and finding ways to express yourself through writing.

• Writing supplies provided
• No previous group or creative writing experience needed
• Registration and pre-group assessment required
• Sessions offered in English
• Interpreters available upon request
• $50 gift card and TTC Presto tickets offered for participation

How to Register:
To be a part of this experience, call 416-323-9149 ext. 1 or email [email protected]