Hello There! 

The Opening Doors Project is offering a free full day workshop day:

Connecting the Dots:
Migration, Discrimination and Mental Health


A free professional development day for newcomers, consumer/survivors, service providers and community members 

The Opening Doors Project is pleased to present our second, day-long participatory session that aims to raise awareness around the impacts of migration, racism and other forms of discrimination on the mental health of newcomers and refugees.

Through popular theatre activities and interactive discussions, the workshops will develop practical coping strategies and professional skills in order to foster welcoming communities for newcomers and refugees dealing with mental health issues.

Upon completion, participants will be awarded
The Opening Doors Project Professional Development Certificate.

When: Thursday, October 6th, 2011
9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Where: Canadian Mental Health Association -Toronto 700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 480 

Spaces are limited, and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

For more information and to register, please contact Ali Mohamud at: 
416-631-9896 ext. 232 or [log in to unmask] 


The Opening Doors Project is presented by The Canadian Mental Health Association—Toronto Branch, in partnership with Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services and Across Boundaries, and is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.



Renée Ferguson
Peer Support and Logistics Coordinator
Opening Doors Project, CMHA - Toronto
209-3701 Chesswood Drive
Toronto, Ontario  M3J 2P6
Phone: (416)-631-9896, Ext. 239
Fax:(416) 449-3949
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