Upcoming events

    • Sunday, September 13, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Southward Community Park, 84 Mud Street W, Grimsby, ON L0R 1M0
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    Adult Clinical Services Family BBQ

    Food. Fun. Together

    Meet New People: Make new connections in one afternoon

    Join us for a community event for our clients (past, present and future) and their caregivers to come and meet the team and other families/indviduals. 

    We will have a free bbq, games and entertainment. BBQ begins at 11:45am and there will be opportunities for connection available throughout the event.

    This event will be held rain or shine.

    Event Details:

    When: Sunday, September 13, 2026

    Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

    Where: Southward Community Park, 84 Mud Street W, Grimsby, ON L0R 1M0


    Note:

    Don't forget to pack a lawn chair, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle

    Sign up early to secure your spot! Registration deadline is Friday, September 4, 2026.

    Registration is limited to 3 people total per family. Please reach out to Denae Fortune at dfortune@bethesdaservices.com if you require additional spots.

    For more information, contact Danielle Hamilton at dhamilton@bethesdaservices.com


    • Tuesday, September 29, 2026
    • Thursday, October 01, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • 3280 Schmon Parkway, 2nd Floor Boardroom, Thorold, ON
    • 8
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    Trauma-Informed Care 
    Train-the-Trainer

    Transform your organization’s approach to care by building internal capacity to deliver

    high-quality, trauma-informed training.

    This Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program is designed to equip facilitators with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to effectively deliver foundational Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) training within their own teams and organizations.

    Participants will not only deepen their understanding of trauma and its impact but will also learn how to teach, engage, and inspire others—ensuring that trauma-informed principles are embedded into everyday practice.


      Event Details:

      When: Tuesday, September 29; Wednesday, September 30; Thursday, October 1. 

      Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

      Where: 3280 Schmon Parkway, 2nd Floor Boardroom, Thorold, ON

      Cost: $750


      Note:

      Sign up early to secure your spot! Registration deadline is Monday, September 21,2026.

      For more information, contact Leah Jeffery at ljeffery@bethesdaservices.com


      • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
      • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
      • 3280 Schmon Parkway, 2nd Floor Boardroom, Thorold, ON
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      Mental Health First Aid -  Essentials Training

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials equips you with practical skills to support someone facing a  mental health or substance use challenge until professional help is available. The course builds confidence, reduces stigma, and enhances self-care, offering a strong foundation in MHFA principles without formal certification. MHFA Essentials is ideal for individuals, teams, and communities in any setting.

      MHFA provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own mental health.

      Objectives

      The MHFA course helps participants:

      • Increase their awareness of mental health
        • Distinguish between mental health, mental illness, and mental health conditions
        • Recognize indicators of mental health across the continuum (optimal, declining, poor)
      • Improve their confidence to provide help
        • Apply the ALGES framework in scenarios of declining mental health and crisis
        • Demonstrate empathy and effective listening skills in supportive interactions
        • Communicate non-judgmentally using verbal and non-verbal skills
        • Provide reassurance and appropriate information in supportive conversations
        • Explain recovery-oriented approaches to providing support
      • Decrease their mental health-related stigma
        • Recognize stigmatizing language and practice respectful alternatives
        • Reflect on personal attitudes and biases that contribute to stigma
        • Understand risks and limitations associated with diagnostic labeling
      • Enhance their mental health
        • Identify personal self-care strategies using the Three Pillars of Self-Care:
          • Reflective, Purposeful, and Boundaries
        • Recognize when self-care is needed as a Mental Health First Aiders and how to integrate it into daily life
        • Commit to intentional self-care actions to maintain personal well-being as a Mental Health First Aider


      Event Details:

      When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

      Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

      Where: 3280 Schmon Parkway, 2nd Floor Boardroom, Thorold, ON

      Cost: $100


      Note:

      Sign up early to secure your spot! Registration deadline is Sunday, November 1, 2026.

      For more information, contact Leah Jeffery at ljeffery@bethesdaservices.com


    Past events

    Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Speed Connections
    Saturday, June 20, 2026 Passport: Kick off to Summer Party
    Thursday, June 18, 2026 Passport: Welland Jackfish
    Thursday, June 11, 2026 Passport: Safari Niagara
    Saturday, May 30, 2026 Passport: Trivia with Friends
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Passport: Grand River Boat Cruise
    Friday, May 15, 2026 Passport: Simply Queen
    Saturday, April 25, 2026 Passport: Step into Spring
    Sunday, April 19, 2026 Passport: Price is Right LIVE!
    Thursday, April 16, 2026 Passport: Elvis Festival
    Saturday, April 04, 2026 Passport: National Dodgeball Championships
    Saturday, March 21, 2026 Passport: St. Patrick's Day Party
    Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Passport: Le Grand Cirque
    Friday, March 13, 2026 Passport: Disney on Ice
    Wednesday, March 04, 2026 Beyond Awareness: Experiential Learning for Inclusive Support
    Saturday, February 14, 2026 Passport: For the Love of the Game
    Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Passport: The Phil Collins Story
    Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Sexual Health and Wellbeing for All Conference
    Thursday, February 05, 2026 Passport: Harlem Globetrotters
    Sunday, February 01, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, February 01, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, January 31, 2026 RESPITE - Greg Frewin Show and Dinner
    Wednesday, January 28, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, January 28, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, January 27, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, January 26, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, January 26, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, January 22, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, January 22, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, January 21, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, January 21, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, January 18, 2026 RESPITE - Niagara Ice Dogs Game
    Saturday, January 17, 2026 RESPITE - Cookie Social
    Saturday, January 17, 2026 Passport: Supported Social Event
    Wednesday, January 14, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, January 14, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, January 13, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, January 12, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, January 12, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, January 08, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, January 08, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, January 07, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, January 07, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, January 06, 2026 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, December 21, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, December 21, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, December 20, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, December 17, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, December 17, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, December 16, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, December 15, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, December 15, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, December 11, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, December 11, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, December 10, 2025 RESPITE - Safari Niagara Lights and Hot Chocolate Night
    Sunday, December 07, 2025 RESPITE - Christmas Cookie Decorating & Christmas Movie Night
    Saturday, December 06, 2025 RESPITE - Port Colborne Santa Claus Parade
    Wednesday, December 03, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, December 03, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, December 01, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, November 27, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, November 27, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, November 23, 2025 RESPITE - Wicked For Good movie
    Saturday, November 22, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, November 22, 2025 RESPITE - 10-Pin Bowling
    Wednesday, November 19, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, November 19, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, November 18, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, November 17, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, November 17, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, November 13, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, November 13, 2025 RESPITE - Niagara Takes Flight
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, November 09, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, November 09, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, November 08, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, November 08, 2025 RESPITE - Crock a Doodle Craft Time
    Wednesday, November 05, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, November 05, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, November 03, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, November 03, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, October 30, 2025 RESPITE - Ball's Falls Barn Day
    Wednesday, October 29, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, October 29, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, October 28, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, October 28, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, October 26, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, October 26, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, October 25, 2025 RESPITE - Halloween Dance
    Friday, October 24, 2025 RESPITE - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, October 21, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, October 21, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, October 20, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, October 20, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, October 16, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, October 16, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, October 15, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, October 15, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, October 11, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, October 08, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, October 08, 2025 RESPITE - Bethesda's Thanksgiving Service - Pack a Lunch
    Tuesday, October 07, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, October 06, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, October 06, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, October 02, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, October 02, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, October 01, 2025 RESPITE - 10-Pin Bowling Night
    Tuesday, September 30, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, September 30, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, September 29, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, September 29, 2025 RESPITE - Walking Club
    Saturday, September 27, 2025 RESPITE - Toronto Zoo
    Thursday, September 25, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, September 25, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, September 23, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, September 23, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, September 22, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, September 22, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, September 21, 2025 RESPITE - Vintage Wheels and Wings
    Saturday, September 20, 2025 RESPITE - Demolition Derby
    Saturday, September 20, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, September 17, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, September 17, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, September 16, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, September 16, 2025 RESPITE - Apple Picking
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025 RESPITE - Go Karting at Niagara Go Karts
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, September 08, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, September 08, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, September 04, 2025 RESPITE - Niagara Ice Dogs Game
    Thursday, September 04, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, September 03, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, September 03, 2025 RESPITE - Walking Club
    Tuesday, September 02, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, September 02, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Friday, August 29, 2025 RESPITE - Wild Waterworks
    Thursday, August 28, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, August 28, 2025 RESPITE - Walking Club
    Wednesday, August 27, 2025 RESPITE - Car Cruise
    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Monday, August 11, 2025 PASSPORT Tie Dye Party
    Monday, August 11, 2025 RESPITE - Tie-Dye at Schmon
    Monday, August 11, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, August 10, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Sunday, August 10, 2025 RESPITE - Walking Club
    Saturday, August 09, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Saturday, August 09, 2025 RESPITE - Yoga in the Park
    Thursday, August 07, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Thursday, August 07, 2025 RESPITE - 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, August 05, 2025 RESPITE - Ripley's Aquarium & Go Train Day
    Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:1 Support
    Thursday, July 31, 2025 Walking Club
    Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Swimming at Valley Park
    Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:1 Support
    Thursday, July 24, 2025 Walking Club
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Blueberry Picking: Fenwick Berry Farm
    Monday, July 21, 2025 1:1 Support
    Monday, July 21, 2025 1:1 Support
    Sunday, July 20, 2025 Niagara River Lions Suite Game
    Thursday, July 17, 2025 Pelham Summerfest: Elton Rohn
    Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Horseback Riding
    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Paint Night
    Monday, July 14, 2025 Movie Night: Harry Potter & Philosopher's Stone
    Saturday, July 12, 2025 Sunshine Shuffle at Fly Road
    Thursday, July 10, 2025 Fonthill Bandshell- Elvis Lives
    Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Horseback Riding
    Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:1 Support
    Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:1 Support
    Monday, July 07, 2025 1:1 Support
    Thursday, July 03, 2025 Welland Jackfish Baseball Game
    Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:1 Support
    Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:1 Support
    Monday, June 30, 2025 Canada's Wonderland
    Thursday, June 26, 2025 Concerts at Fonthill Bandshell - Brass Transit
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Butterfly Conservatory
    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Beach Day at Cedar Bay
    Monday, June 23, 2025 PASSPORT Backyard BBQ Social
    Monday, June 23, 2025 Backyard BBQ
    Friday, June 20, 2025 Safari Niagara
    Thursday, June 19, 2025 Concerts at Fonthill Bandshell - The Dirty Pioneers
    Thursday, June 19, 2025 Walking Club
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Bird Kingdom
    Sunday, June 15, 2025 Welland Jackfish Baseball Game
    Saturday, June 14, 2025 Yoga in the Park
    Thursday, June 12, 2025 Swimming - Boys and Girls Club
    Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Grand River Boat Cruise
    Thursday, June 05, 2025 CANCELLED Toronto Blue Jays Game
    Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Chapel
    Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Walking Club
    Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Happy Rolph's with Packed Lunch
    Thursday, May 22, 2025 Grand River Boat Cruise
    Monday, March 24, 2025 Sexual Health and Wellbeing for All Conference
    Saturday, February 08, 2025 Yoga with Sarah
    Monday, December 23, 2024 Paint and Sip Night
    Saturday, December 21, 2024 Gingerbread House Making Class
    Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Bethesda's Passport Services Christmas Party
    Monday, December 16, 2024 Christmas Movie Night
    Saturday, December 14, 2024 Taylor Swift Eras Watch Party
    Tuesday, December 03, 2024 Hot Chocolate Chats