Support Groups
At Evolve, we believe that having a safe space to connect with others in a non-judgemental environment is important. We offer a variety of
evidence-based groups that can be accessed by anyone in the community.
To sign up and be notified of group start date contact (639)384-7674 or email admin@evolvecounsellingyxe.com
Did you know that of the 1 million Canadian men who suffer from major depression, roughly only 30% of them use available mental health services?
Most men in our community suffer alone in silence. Starting at the end of May (date TBD) Logan Harland will be facilitating an 8 week men's support group.
Sessions are confidential, open to any individual identifying as male, and individuals can join any or all 8 sessions. There is NO COST to attend. Sessions will include food & drinks, engaging group activities, group events, and guest speakers.
Whether you are seeking support, companionship, or simply a safe space to share, we invite you to be part of the community.
April 9
What is a substance use disorder?
How do I know if I or someone I love has one?
April 16
What is mental health? What are the different categories of mental health and mental illness that people are referring to when they use these terms.
April 23
What are the four M’s of Mental Health & Addictions?
April 30
How to reduce risk and manage symptoms!
All groups are 6pm to 7pm online
The Shelved Group is to provide education, awareness, and an opportunity to reflect on what’s on your shelf. Participants will be provided with evidence and research-based information on topics relevant to substance use and mental health. The groups are facilitated in a non-threatening, non-judgmental, non-stigmatizing format. Turn your camera on or off -you decide. At the end of the groups participants will be provided with a menu of options to launch from- individual sessions, further online learning, or targeted learning about substance use.
The word shelved is used as a metaphor to describe those things we have in our lives impacting our health and wellness. We “shelve” things like anxiety, substance use, and behaviours not helpful to us. We also “shelve” things like knowledge, hope, and health related behaviours. Whatever is on your shelf can be reflected on and learned from. We can be purposeful in what we have room for and how to manage it.
The Shelved Group is to provide education, awareness, and an opportunity to reflect on what’s on your shelf. Participants will be provided with evidence and research-based information on topics relevant to substance use and mental health. The groups are facilitated in a non-threatening, non-judgmental, non-stigmatizing format. Turn your camera on or off -you decide. At the end of the groups participants will be provided with a menu of options to launch from- individual sessions, further online learning, or targeted learning about substance use.
These are FREE virtual groups run by our Substane Use and Prevention Workers (Chelsea Korpan-Sparks and Barbara Papp). Anyone can attend as long as you are 18 years and older. You do not have to attend all the groups but can pick and chose which ones you’d like to attend.
To register contact (639)384-7674 or email admin@evolvecounsellingyxe.com
Prime for Life is an evidence-based programming is led by Barbara Papp and Chelsea Korpan-Sparks from An Ounce of Prevention. It is s the first of its kind in Canada and only offered at Evolve.
Prime For Life®
Prime For Life® provides a judgment-free way of understanding how alcohol and drug-related problems develop, what we can do to prevent them, and why sometimes we need help. Education empowers people to make informed decisions and to be able to support others
Group Programming is 1.25 hours for 5 weeks
Price: $600
MyPrime®
MyPrime® is an online, self-led, personalized version of Prime For Life®. These two programs are similar in many ways - the science that has gone into developing them, and the time it takes to complete them. Both programs aim to change drinking and drug use behaviors by helping participants learn to reduce their risk of alcohol- and drug-related problems throughout a lifetime. MyPrime® allows people to work at their own pace with instructor processing sessions after each unit.
Programming is 18 hours of self-led work followed by 2 counselling sessions.
Price: $600
