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Personal Stories

Past Meetings

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

EQUILIBRIUM HALTON

Equilibrium Halton is a peer support group for people and their families with mental health challenges. We strive to provide safe, non-judgemental learning environment and meeting place for anyone who may benefit from peer support that wishes to attend.

The purpose of the group is to help people gain a better understanding of mental health conditions, to offer non-judgemental support and to share experiences.

Our Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from September to June in southeast Oakville. Meetings run from 7.00 PM to 9:00 PM with the first hour dedicated to education, a speaker from a local mental health expert and the second hour to discussion in small groups.  

No registration or membership is required. Everyone is welcomed. Just show up! Operating costs are covered by small donations at meetings.

*Equilibrium Halton created in 2026 to merge the volunteer peer support work and community outreach efforts of Equilibrium Oakville (1991), Equilibrium Burlington (2016) and Equilibrium Georgetown (2011). Please see our About page for more information about these organizations and the work they have contributed over the years leading to the formation of Equilibrium Halton.   

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