Public Groups and Workshops

We are happy to offer a selection of our FREE programs to the general public - no referral required. Skip to our Nutrition Groups, Mental Health Groups, or Physiotherapy Groups listings, or read on about eligibility:

• You are eligible if your doctor/health care provider OR your home address is within our catchment areas (Click the tab below to see the map).

• Greater Hamilton Health Network (GHHN) Catchment Area

• Instantly sign up for groups listed as [Accepting Registrations] using the links below

• Check this page for updates as we add dates

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Nutrition Groups

Diabetes Prevention and Management Workshops 

This workshop is 1 session, 1.5 hours. Learn more and/or Register here.

Cholesterol 

Improve your cholesterol levels with dietary strategies. This workshop is 1 session, 1.5 hours. Learn more and/or Register here.

Healthy You 

Make healthy lifestyle changes to improve your health and feel better about yourself. This program is once a week for 6 weeks, 2 hours. Learn more and/or Register here.

Mindful Eating

Learn how to identify triggers and practice techniques to reduce emotional eating. This program is 6 sessions for 2 hours per session and is offered both virtual or in-person. Learn more and/or Register here.

Budget Friendly Cooking 

Enjoy a budget-friendly meal. Take away tips for eating well while spending less. This 'cooking class style' workshop is 1 session, 2 hours and in-person only at 123 James St. N (Hamilton Family Health Team Central). Learn more and/or Register here.

 Ask a Dietitian 

Get support from a Registered Dietitian and your peers to continue your new healthy habits. This workshop is 1 session, 1.5 hours and offered virtually only. To register for the virtual session, click here.

Weight Science 

Learn about weight science and treatment options for appetite control. This workshop is 1.5 hours, offered virtually only. Learn more and/or Register here.

Mental Health Groups

Menopause Workshops 

This group is a four-part series, 2 hour sessions on a variety of topics. Learn more and/or Register here. 

Making Connections

Learn tips to connect with others in order to reduce social isolation and loneliness.  This 2 hour session is geared to older adults and/or caregivers. Learn more and/or Register here. 

Smoking Cessation 

Join a group to help you quit smoking. This group is a six-part series, 1.5 hour sessions. Learn more and/or Register here. 

Managing Insomnia 

Learn about skills to improve sleep. Two workshops, every other week, 2 hours each, offered both virtual or in-person. Learn more and/or Register here.

Caregiver Support Group 

Help your child or youth better manage their emotions and support healthy behaviours. This program is 6 sessions for 2 hours per session and is offered both virtual or in-person. Learn more and/or Register here.

AFFIRM

This group is open to youth within the Greater Hamilton Health Network (Hamilton, Haldimand, Niagara) ages 12-18 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, Two Spirit, trans, non-binary, queer and/or questioning their sexual orientation or gender. There is a middle school (12-13 years) and a high school group (14-18 years). Learn more and/or Register here. 

Physiotherapy Groups