Wellness Programs
Do you feel stressed, anxious, or have difficulty coping? We’re here to support you.
If you are experiencing stress, know that you are not alone. We invite newcomers from Ukraine to join our FREE Wellness Program.
Our Wellness Program is designed to help you build a support system; create a safe space to learn how to cope with your stress; and learn how to help your children deal with their emotions.
- Learn practical skills to help you deal with stress and anxiety
- Give your life meaning, purpose, and energy
- Identify the signs of distress in your child
- Learn how to support a child who has gone through a traumatic experience
Wellness Programs
Support Programs
Support Group for Ukrainian Newcomer Teenagers
Audience: Ukrainian Teens – ages 13-18
Contact: [email protected]
Cost: FREE – for newcomers on a CUAET visa
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Registration |
| July 20, 2023 | 10:45am-1:15pm | First steps to get a first job | 145 Evans Avenue, Toronto, ON | – |
Meeting of Ukrainian Women Newcomers
Description: Acquaintance and pleasant conversation over a cup of coffee or tea with other newcomers from Ukraine. An interesting topic for discussion and exchange of experience. Information on various services and activities for newcomers.
Audience: Ukrainian Women
Contact: [email protected]
Cost: FREE – for newcomers on a CUAET visa
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Registration |
| July 29, 2023 | 10am – 12pm | How to find a job and build a successful career in Canada | 145 Evans Avenue, Toronto, ON | – |
Parent and Child Wellness Session
- Educational support about stress and emotions, and their effects on the body/mind.
- Develop awareness about what you are experiencing
- Develop grounding strategies to deal with difficult emotions/stresses
- Strengths and resilience based approach to activities
Date: Saturdays, September 24th until November 5th 2022
Time: 2:00PM
Location: UNF Building – 145 Evans Ave, Etobicoke ON, M8Z 5X8
Contact info: [email protected]
Price: FREE – for newcomers who arrived on the CUAET visa
Additional sessions for other age groups to be announced soon
Interested?
5k Youth Running Group: Ages 14-18
Our Youth Running Group for newcomers builds community and friendships while offering a safe space for participants to engage in healthy coping habits. Through elements of goal setting, self-monitoring, and mindfulness; youth will learn more about themselves and gain confidence, all while having fun with their peers. These sessions will end with refreshments and a debrief with one of our mental health professionals. All levels of runners are welcome!
Time: 7:00PM
Location: UNF Toronto West – 2397a Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1P6
Contact: [email protected]
Price: FREE – for newcomers who arrived on the CUAET visa
Interested?
Wellness Support Sessions
- Weekly drop-in sessions
- Learn new habits and basic skills to help you and your family cope with stress
Date: Starting this fall
Location: UNF Building – 145 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 5X8
Contact: [email protected]
Price: FREE – for newcomers who arrived on the CUAET visa
Interested?
Training Programs
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
- Extended – 5 hour in-person interactive training session for anybody with frequent and prolonged interactions with displaced individuals – (e.g. counselors, activity coordinators). The extended training is coupled with the Ukrainian Sensitivity Seminar. The objective is to raise awareness of specific situational considerations that may be faced by the Canadian community – volunteers working with displaced individuals
- Condensed – 2 hour training session for community volunteers, workplace, schools, hosts, or anybody working with displaced individuals, etc.
Private training sessions for groups of 6-10 people are available upon request. For more information, please email [email protected].
Location: Virtual
Language: English (for Ukrainian, please contact us)
Contact info: [email protected]
Price: Donations Welcome
Interested?
Ukrainian Sensitivity Seminar
The Ukrainian Sensitivity Seminar shares field experiences from Ukraine; and raises awareness about potential situational considerations that members of the Canadian community may encounter when interacting with displaced individuals. The seminar (2 hrs) is appropriate for community volunteers, workplace, schools, hosts, or anybody working with displaced individuals, etc.
Private training sessions for groups of 6-10 people are available upon request. For more information, please email [email protected].
Location: Virtual
Language: English (for Ukrainian, please contact us)
Contact info: [email protected]
Price: Donations Welcome
Interested?
Trauma Awareness Refresher for Mental Health and Primary Care Professionals
Contact info: [email protected]
Price: Donations Welcome
Interested?
