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

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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

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Get support from a Registered Dietitian and your peers to continue your new healthy habits.

1 Session, 1.5 hours

Bariatric Support Group

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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

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Enjoy a budget-friendly meal. Take away tips for eating well while spending less. 

1 Session, 2 hours

Caregiver Group:

Emotion-focused Strategies For Supporting Your Child or Youth

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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

Diabetes Series

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Learn about lifestyle strategies to delay or prevent diabetes in our Diabetes Prevention workshop. Join our Diabetes Management workshop to learn about lifestyle strategies, monitoring blood sugars and medications to manage your diabetes.

Each session is 2 hours

Get a Better Sleep

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Explore the factors that can impact sleep, sleep environment and sleep quality.

Session 1: 2 hours
Session 2: 1 hour

Healthy You

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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

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Improve your cholesterol levels with dietary strategies.

1 Session, 1.5 hours

Healthy Aging Workshop Series

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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


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


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


Preventing Incontinence and Improving Sexual Health

Thursday, February 27
10:00am – 11:30am

1 Session, 1.5 hours

This session is being run at Waterdown Library. Find out more here


Improve your Sleep

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


Informational Workshop for Disordered Eating 

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Introductory psychoeducational group for patients with disordered eating/eating disorders. Suggestions for resources and treatment will be provided.

1 Session, 2 hours

Living Better With Pain

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Learn strategies to manage chronic pain, led by a Physiotherapist, with guest speakers such as pharmacists, mental health counsellors and registered dieticians.

Single Sessions

Menopause Series

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What is Menopause?

Wed. Feb 5, 6-8pm

1 Session, 2 hours


Menopause, Mood and Mental Health

Wed. Feb 12, 6-8pm

1 Session, 2 hours


Preventing Incontinence and Improving Sexual Health in Menopause

Wed. Feb 19, 6-8pm

1 Session, 2 hours


Diet, Exercise and Sleep Strategies to Manage Menopausal Symptoms

Wed. Feb 26, 6-8pm

1 Session, 2 hours


Quit Smoking Workshops

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Cravings and Triggers

Thurs., Jan 16

1 Session, 1 hour


Managing Stress and Mood

Thurs. Feb 20, 12-1pm

1 Session, 1 hour


Concerned about Weight Gain and Food Cravings?

Thurs. March 20, 12-1pm

1 Session, 1 hour


Let’s talk about Relapse, “Don’t Quit Quitting”,

Thurs. April 17, 12-1pm

1 Session, 1 hour


Mindful Eating

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Join this group to learn how to identify triggers and reduce emotional eating.

6 Sessions, 2 hours

Weight Science

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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.