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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together – September 2025 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n       Ravi’s Journey of Recovery     An Evening of Hope and Insight         In Person      Join the Canadian Institute for Advancements in Mental Health for a special event\, “Ravi’s Journey of Recovery”. Hear firsthand from Ravi Sarin\, as he shares his story of resilience and advocacy. This is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of mental illness and the incredible impact of family\, community\, and dedicated mental health support. This powerful evening will explore Ravi’s personal experience with psychosis\, recovery\, and the vital role of support systems in navigating mental health challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, to create a dialogue of open and honest conversations. Discover the path to recovery and learn how community support can make a difference.   Event DetailsDate: Thursday\, November 27\, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00PM EST Location: Lillian H. Smith Library at 239 College St\, Toronto\, ON M5T 1R5 (map) *This is not a Toronto Public Library event*   Meet Our Speaker Ravi SarinRavi will share his powerful lived experience with schizophrenia\, a diagnosis he received at age 16. Ravi has enjoyed a thriving life working as a mental health peer support worker at CAMH\, where he is part of an ACT team helping individuals with mental illness find the treatment and support\, they need to rebuild their lives. His story is one of overcoming adversity and dedicating his life to helping others. Meet and greet with Marilyn Sarin and Dr. Michael Sarin\, family caregivers\, IAM supporters\, and mental health advocates raising awareness to fight the stigma associated with mental illness.  Why You Should AttendThis event is for everyone: individuals with lived experience\, families\, caregivers\, healthcare professionals\, and anyone passionate about mental health. You will leave with a renewed sense of hope and a greater appreciation for the power of family support and community-based mental health services.   Join us for an evening of honest conversation\, connection\, and inspiration.           About EventsThe Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) is proud to offer in-house services\, events and programs around the needs of our clients - people with complex mental health needs and their support circles. BACK TO PROGRAMS	                             About EventsThe Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) is proud to offer in-house services\, events and programs around the needs of our clients - people with complex mental health needs and their support circles. BACK TO PROGRAMS
URL:https://iamentalhealth.ca/program/strengthening-families-together-september-2025/
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SUMMARY:Managing Substance Use and Psychosis (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n       Ravi’s Journey of Recovery     An Evening of Hope and Insight         In Person      Join the Canadian Institute for Advancements in Mental Health for a special event\, “Ravi’s Journey of Recovery”. Hear firsthand from Ravi Sarin\, as he shares his story of resilience and advocacy. This is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of mental illness and the incredible impact of family\, community\, and dedicated mental health support. This powerful evening will explore Ravi’s personal experience with psychosis\, recovery\, and the vital role of support systems in navigating mental health challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, to create a dialogue of open and honest conversations. Discover the path to recovery and learn how community support can make a difference.   Event DetailsDate: Thursday\, November 27\, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00PM EST Location: Lillian H. Smith Library at 239 College St\, Toronto\, ON M5T 1R5 (map) *This is not a Toronto Public Library event*   Meet Our Speaker Ravi SarinRavi will share his powerful lived experience with schizophrenia\, a diagnosis he received at age 16. Ravi has enjoyed a thriving life working as a mental health peer support worker at CAMH\, where he is part of an ACT team helping individuals with mental illness find the treatment and support\, they need to rebuild their lives. His story is one of overcoming adversity and dedicating his life to helping others. Meet and greet with Marilyn Sarin and Dr. Michael Sarin\, family caregivers\, IAM supporters\, and mental health advocates raising awareness to fight the stigma associated with mental illness.  Why You Should AttendThis event is for everyone: individuals with lived experience\, families\, caregivers\, healthcare professionals\, and anyone passionate about mental health. You will leave with a renewed sense of hope and a greater appreciation for the power of family support and community-based mental health services.   Join us for an evening of honest conversation\, connection\, and inspiration.           About EventsThe Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) is proud to offer in-house services\, events and programs around the needs of our clients - people with complex mental health needs and their support circles. BACK TO PROGRAMS	                             About EventsThe Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) is proud to offer in-house services\, events and programs around the needs of our clients - people with complex mental health needs and their support circles. BACK TO PROGRAMS
URL:https://iamentalhealth.ca/program/managing-substance-use-and-psychosis/
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