Upcoming Groups and Workshops at MHASO
Explore MHASO’s upcoming workshops designed to support mental health, addiction recovery, and personal growth. Open to all—join us in a safe, supportive space to learn, connect, and build lasting change.
The Swiss Cheese Model of Recovery
Join us for a supportive 2-hour participatory workshop that focuses on the Swiss Cheese Model of recovery.
All are welcome!
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more about mental health and addiction, this session is for you!
📅 When: June 24th, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Where: MHASO, 1489 Merivale Rd. Ottawa. Unit 200
🎟️ Open to: Anyone seeking recovery support
Discover how your personal principles can guide your recovery journey. Led by Mark Nasmith, military vet & SMART facilitator.
✅ Learn what principles are
✅ See how they support positive change
✅ Start defining your own
All are welcome!
📅 When: July 8th, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Where: MHASO, 1489 Merivale Rd. Ottawa. Unit 200
🎟️ Open to: Anyone seeking recovery support
Learn how past habits and assumptions may be holding you back in recovery. Join MHASO and facilitator Mark Nasmith for an interactive workshop focused on building awareness and making meaningful change.
All are welcome!
📅 When: August 5th, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Where: MHASO, 1489 Merivale Rd. Ottawa. Unit 200
🎟️ Open to: Anyone seeking recovery support
April 22nd, 2025
May 20th, 2025
June 24th, 2025
Online Via Zoom
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Click a date to register.
A volunteer-led workshop series exploring allyship, reconciliation, and the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.
Facilitated by Shontelle Prokipcak, this group features insights from diverse panelists and fosters a safe, interactive environment for meaningful discussion and growth.
Open to anyone committed to reconciliation, including First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those who support or work with these communities.
SMART Recovery:
Chapter by Chapter
Join us for SMART Recovery: Chapter by Chapter, a structured workshop series designed to guide you through the SMART Recovery Handbook—one chapter at a time! Each session, we’ll explore key concepts, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies to support your recovery journey.
What to Expect:
✅ A deep dive into one chapter per session
✅ Engaging discussions and interactive exercises
✅ Practical skills to build self-empowerment and resilience
✅ A supportive, non-judgmental environment
📅 When: April 5th
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Open to: Anyone seeking recovery support
Take it step by step—one chapter at a time. Join us and build a stronger foundation for lasting change!
SMART Recovery
The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors, including: drug abuse, drug addiction, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, prescription drug abuse, sexual addiction, and problem addiction to other substances and activities.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and symptom management with our 8-Week Online Training in Mindfulness-Based Symptom Management, starting April 2025
April 9th - May 28th, 2025
Dive deep into mindfulness practices from the comfort of your home every Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm EST, and a special half-day retreat.
- Live, interactive online sessions
- Learn from a certified mindfulness expert
- Cultivate mindfulness practices for symptom management
- Connect with a community of like-minded individuals
- May be covered by health care benefits
