March 10, 2026
Topic:
SCOPE Mental Health Program: How It Can Help Your Primary Care Physician Help You
The goal of SCOPE (Seamless Care Optimizing Patient Experience) is to assist in the co-management of patients with mental health and additional needs by providing primary care providers with system navigation to mental health and additional services and brief primary care provider (PCP) to psychiatrist consultation The Nurse Navigator will assess patient's service needs and provide assistance with service navigation, connecting patients with appropriate resources, and ensuring referrals are in place.
February 10, 2026
Topic:
The Psychology of Hope, an interactive session with Jelena Vulic, Registered Psychotherapist.
☑ What is the psychology involved and how does it work
☑ How therapy can help navigate life’s challenges
☑ How to access psychotherapy services
☑ Common evidence-based therapy modalities
This interactive session provided practical strategies to build resilience, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. Jelena will share her knowledge / explain the power of self-discovery and the strength within each person to heal and grow.
Learn more about Jelena and her approach at www.haltonpsychotherapy.com
January 13, 2026
Topic:
DBT Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Understanding how DBT works presented by Joseph Brant Hospital
Speakers:
Melanie Walker, MSW, RSW-Intake Coordinator, Community Mental Health
Patti Moorcroft-Tasker, Peer Mentor
December 2025
Topic:
Support House: Mobile Health Team Services & Housing Supports
Speakers:
Katherine O'Connell, Manager
Mobile Health Team at Support House
November 2025
Topic:
Social Media Use: Avoiding the Pitfalls
Speakers:
Kayleigh Roberston, Hons. BA, York University
Published Writer & Researcher
Certified Peer Mentor, Phoenix Program, OTMH
October 2025
Topic:
Organization & Prioritization: Ideas for Managing Stress & Maintaining Wellness
Speakers:
Dr. Paolo Mazzonetto, Psy.D., C.Psych., Psychologist & Clinical Director
The Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy & Stress Reduction
September 2025
Topic:
Ideas for Maintaining Wellness & Maintaining the Best Care
Speakers:
Dr. Jeanetta Viljoen, Psychiatrist
Oakville Memorial Hospital
June 2025
Topic:
How to Talk About Mental Health: Approaches that Build Confidence & Comfort When Speaking to Others About Mental Health
Speakers:
Presented by Equilibrium Oakville Core Group
May 2025
Topic:
Connecting with Peer Supports
Speakers:
Richard Adair, Manager, Centre for Innovation in Peer Support
TJ Shurland, Peer Support Worker, Community Outreach, Support House
April 2025
Topic:
Ideas for Maintaining Wellness & Accessing the Best Care
Speakers:
Dr. Alan Brown, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Retired Chief of Psychiatry, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
March 2025
Topic:
Psychotherapy 101
Speakers:
Jelena Vulic, Registered Psychotherapist
February 2025
Topic:
Tools for Regulating your Nervous System
Speakers:
Joanne Hudspith, educator, coach, certified yoga therapist
January 2025
Topic:
Building Your Wellness Toolkit
Speakers:
Carole Caron & Sylvia Phelps,
Care Partner Peer Support Providers and Members of the Person, Family, Care Partner Advisory Council Retired Healthcare Professional

