Public Groups and Workshops
We are happy to offer a selection of our FREE programs to the general public – no referral required. We have Nutrition Groups, Mental Health Groups, or Physiotherapy Group listings below.
Public Groups and Workshops Calendar
AFFIRM
Learn where to go for support and meet other LGTBQ+ youth, cope with life’s stressors and Increase positive thoughts and feelings. For Youth age 14-18 only.
9 Sessions, 2 hours
Ask a Dietitian
Get support from a Registered Dietitian and your peers to continue your new healthy habits.
1 Session, 1.5 hours
Bariatric Support Group
Run through our partners at Barrie Family Health Team, the session will assist bariatric patients in the lifelong management of their obesity as a chronic disease post gastric-bypass surgery.
1 Session, 1.5 h
Budget Friendly Cooking
Enjoy a budget-friendly meal. Take away tips for eating well while spending less.
1 Session, 2 hours
Diabetes Series
A series of workshops to help you understand diabetes and to give you tips to improve your health.
1 Session, 2 hours
Emotion Focused Family Therapy
Help your child or youth better manage their emotions and support healthy behaviours. Not sure about 6 sessions? Sign up for the free, introductory webinar here.
6 Sessions, 2 hours
Get a Better Sleep
Explore the factors that can impact sleep, sleep environment and sleep quality.
Session 1: 2 hours
Session 2: 1 hour
Healthy You
This program will help you make healthy lifestyle changes to improve your health and feel better about yourself.
6 Sessions, 2 hours
Heart Health Series
Improve your cholesterol levels with dietary strategies.
1 Session, 1.5 hours
Healthy Aging Workshop Series
Learn about preventing dementia, reducing social isolation, bone health and more.
Boost Your Brain: Strategies for Preventing Dementia.
Thursday, February 06
10:00am – 11:30am
1 Session, 1.5 hours
This session is being run at Waterdown Library. Find out more here
Keeping Bones Healthy and Preventing Falls
Thursday, February 20
10:00am – 11:30am
1 Session, 1.5 hours
This session is being run at Waterdown Library. Find out more here
Making Connections to Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness
Thursday, February 13
10:00am – 11:30am
1 Session, 1.5 hours
This session is being run at Waterdown Library. Find out more here
Preventing Incontinence and Improving Sexual Health
March 6, 2025 from 10:00-11:30am
1 Session, 1.5 hours
This session is being run at Waterdown Library. Find out more here
Introductory Group for Disordered Eating
Introductory psychoeducational group for patients with disordered eating/eating disorders. Suggestions for resources and treatment will be provided.
4 Sessions, 2 hours
Living Better With Pain
Learn strategies to manage chronic pain, led by a Physiotherapist, with guest speakers such as pharmacists, mental health counsellors and registered dieticians.
Single Sessions
This group is not currently running. Express interest by joining the waitlist
Menopause Series
A series of workshops to learn the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, current treatment options and how to approach your healthcare provider to talk about your symptoms.
What is Menopause?
Wed. Feb 5, 6-7pm
1 Session, 2 hours
Menopause, Mood and Mental Health
Wed. Feb 12, 6-7pm
1 Session, 2 hours
Preventing Incontinence and Improving Sexual Health in Menopause
Wed. Feb 19, 6-7pm
1 Session, 2 hours
Diet, Exercise and Sleep Strategies to Manage Menopausal Symptoms
Wed. Feb 26, 6-7pm
1 Session, 2 hours
Mindful Eating
Join this group to learn how to identify triggers and reduce emotional eating.
6 Sessions, 2 hours
Smoking Cessation
Join a group to help you quit smoking.
1 Session, 1 hour
Weight Science
Join this group to learn the latest research on weight science and current treatment options to help with appetite control.
1 Session, 1.5 hours
For inquiries, or to register by phone or email – call the Groups and Workshops line at 905 667 4852 or email groups.workshops@hamiltonfht.ca.
Need directions or parking? See our page here.
Interested in more specialized mental health groups? Hamilton Family Health Team offers a selection of referral-only groups that require a referral from your physician.