Find Your Path: Solutions in Action Insights Event
2025-10-25 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Courtyard Calgary Airport by Marriott, 2500 48 Ave NE, Calgary, AB, T3J 4V8, Canada
October is Learning Disabilities and ADHD Awareness Month! Boost your understanding and personal support toolkit at our one-day Insights Event on October 25, 2025 in Calgary.
Find Your Path: Solutions in Action is all about practical take-aways for those with Learning Disabilities or ADHD on mental health, career coaching, classroom supports, non-ADHD partner strategies, homework help, relationships and more!
If you are a parent, educate children or are an adult looking to strengthen your skill set, this conference is for you. Tickets are only $30 making this an opportunity that’s both affordable and high quality!
Learn more & register here

2025 Au-Some Conference
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Event
About the event

Au-Some Conference 2025 – Featuring Inspiring Neurodivergent Voices
On October 25, 2025 from 10 AM – 3 PM EST, during Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Canada will host the 9th annual Au-Some Conference – the only Canadian event where every presentation is created and delivered by neurodivergent individuals. This powerful day of learning and connection will be presented virtually via Zoom and accessible on our YouTube channel, offering lived experience–led conversations that educate, empower, and inspire change.
Featured Presenters

Alex Watts – ADHD Speaker & AdvocateAn internationally recognized ADHD speaker, advocate, and creative entrepreneur, Alex blends lived experience, humour, and insight to break down neurodivergence in a relatable way. His energetic approach inspires acceptance, empowerment, and action. (Topic: Pathological Demand Avoidance)

Dani Bowman – Artist & EntrepreneurAn autistic animator, artist, and founder of DaniMation Studios, Dani has taught animation to over 3,000 students and premiered 14 short films at San Diego Comic-Con. She is also a cast member of Love on the Spectrum and a dedicated mentor for young creators. (Topic: Rethinking Autism and Employment in Creative Fields)

Charlotte Bergslien – Autistic & ADHD Content CreatorKnown as “The Spectrum Girl” to her 1.5M+ followers, Charlotte uses her platform to explore dating, friendships, travel, and self-esteem in the neurodivergent community. Her candid, uplifting content champions authenticity and inclusion. (Topic: Autism, Mental Health & the Power of Online Advocacy)

priyana – Singer & SongwriterA South-Asian, autistic, queer folk-indie artist from Toronto, priyana blends music and crochet to create safe, expressive spaces for her audience. Her latest album, Days I’ve Cried This Year, reflects her creative process and lived experience. (Topic: Music as a Space for Lived Experience, Rest, and Creativity)

Andreas Souvaliotis – Social EntrepreneurFounder of Carrot Rewards and Green Rewards, Andreas is a bestselling author and global leader in harnessing behavioural science for social good. He champions innovative approaches to public health, climate change, diversity, and citizenship. (Topic: Entrepreneurship and the Benefits of Being on the Spectrum)

Join us for a day that celebrates autistic voices, amplifies lived experiences, and brings together a nationwide community committed to inclusion and understanding.

Building Healthy Workplace Cultures
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-28 | The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver, BC, V6G 2V4, Canada
Join us for two days of in-person inspiration, collaboration and learning!
Bottom Line 2025 is about advancing psychological health and safety in the workplace by building a sense of community. Together we’ll reveal the power of connection and compassion in creating workplaces that protect and support mental health for all.

Prevention Focus: Learn proactive strategies to prevent psychological harm.
Practical Solutions: Discover actionable steps to drive real change in your organization.
Expert Insights: Explore perspectives from workers and leaders across diverse sectors.

Learn from top workplace mental health experts as we take a deep dive into pressing issues, practical approaches, real experiences and lived expertise.

Get practical tools to enhance your workplace
Network with industry leaders and innovators
Join the movement for better mental health

Register Here
About the Conference
Since 2002, the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Bottom Line Conference has brought together business leaders, workers, union representatives, policy makers, and researchers to share real experiences, successes, ideas, and expertise on improving mental health in Canadian workplaces. The event attracts over 350 delegates from across BC and beyond.
We respectfully acknowledge xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Lkwungen (Songhees) and Wyomilth (Esquimalt) peoples on whose traditional, unceded lands the conference will be held. ​

Engage at Every Age
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Event
Engage at Every Age: When young and old connect, great things happen!
Join us for a free webinar presented by Andrew Fleck Children’s Services. In this session, Andrew Fleck Children’s Services (Ottawa) will be sharing their insights and reflections acquired over the past few years, facilitating intergenerational programming between children ages 0 – 4 and diverse older adult populations in a variety of settings. Participants will have an opportunity to learn from their challenges and successes and ask questions about the early stages of developing an intergenerational program.
Intergenerational programming offers a powerful opportunity to foster meaningful, everyday connections between children and older adults. Both generations benefit from time spent together, enjoying shared interests and forming lasting friendships. Rather than limiting these moments to occasional, planned visits where seniors passively observe, we’re exploring what’s possible when interactions are naturally embedded into daily routines within an early learning and care setting.
Open to anyone developing or considering an intergenerational program with children up to 4 years of age.
Presented By:
Neeka Barnes – Director, Special Projects Andrew Fleck Children’s Services
Neeka Barnes has worked in the early learning and care field for 46 years. She has a diverse background that includes roles as a consultant, life skills coach, and college professor. For the past several years, she has worked as the Director of Special Projects at Andrew Fleck Children’s Services.
José Alejandro Fernandez Cruz – Intergenerational Program Assistant, Andrew Fleck Children’s Services
Jose Alejandro Fernandez Cruz (RECE, Bach. Early Learning and Community Development) is the Intergenerational Program Coordinator with Andrew Fleck Children’s Services. As part of the Engage At Every Age Intergenerational Child Care Project, he conducts research into the best practices of shared-space intergenerational programming and facilitates the involvement of older adults in the program.
Email: jfernandez@afchildrensservices.ca
REGISTER HERE

Advancing Inclusive Education: Global Perspectives
2025-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
Last month, our global inclusion movement came together in person at Inclusion International’s World Congress in Sharjah, UAE — a powerful gathering of advocates and families driving inclusion forward worldwide from over 70 countries.
Join us as we reflect on what we heard in Sharjah and explore the current global landscape of inclusive education — what progress is being made, where challenges remain, and what lessons we can carry forward together.

FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
September is FASD Awareness Month, and International FASD Day is on September 9!
When we talk about FASD, the conversation often focuses on the challenges—but there’s so much more to the story. There are incredible strengths, talents, and successes worth celebrating.
Join us for an uplifting event where we shine a light on the achievements and unique abilities of individuals living with FASD. This is a chance to hear powerful stories from those with lived experience, as well as the people who support and love them.
Come be part of a joyful conversation—one that honours the gifts that come with FASD and invites you to share your own moments of pride and hope.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm
This Family Hangout takes place weekly.
Register Now

CADDAC's 17th Annual ADHD Conference (Vancouver, BC)
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nest Conference Centre (University of BC campus), 6133 University Blvd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
CADDAC’s ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD, parents and/or caregivers of children with ADHD and their families, as well as educators and allied health professionals.

Keynote Speaker – Thomas E. Brown
Clinical Psychologist, Author

Thomas E. Brown earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Yale University and then served on the clinical faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine for 20 years while operating a clinic in Connecticut for children and adults with ADHD and related problems. In May 2017, he relocated to California where he opened the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders in Manhattan Beach. He has taught continuing medical education courses on ADHD for the American Psychiatric Association for 18 years and has given lectures and workshops in hospitals, medical schools, universities and for professional and advocacy groups throughout the United States and in more than 40 other countries.

Dr. Brown is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and is an elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the APA Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse, and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. He has published 30 articles in professional journals and 7 books on ADHD with translations into 12 foreign languages. His most recent books are Smart, but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD; Outside the Box: Rethinking ADD/ADHD in Children and Adults-A Practical Guide, ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults: Twelve Stories of Struggle, Support and Treatment; and Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults. He has also published the Brown Executive Function/Attention Rating Scales for early childhood, childhood, adolescents and adults. His 28-minute video on YouTube “What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?” has received more than 10 million views. In November 2024 he received a lifetime achievement award from CHADD. For more information, please visit his website at www.BrownADHDclinic.com

Conference Topics

Thomas E. Brown – Keynote presentation on Day 1
Thomas E. Brown – Keynote presentation on Day 2
ADHD Medications -The Great, The All Right, and The Ones to Avoid
ADHD and Addiction: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Parenting a child with ADHD… when you have ADHD
Kindness to Yourself: Self-Care That Doesn’t Feel Like a Another Chore

…and much more!

Conference Details

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (June 25 to August 31, 2025)

1-day Registration – Saturday Only – STUDENT (Proof required) – $100.00
1-day Registration – Saturday Only – $155.00
1-day Registration – Sunday Only – STUDENT (Proof required) – $100.00
1-day Registration – Sunday Only – $140.00
2-day Registration – STUDENT (Proof required) – $200.00
2-day Registration (Sat & Sun) – $255.00

Conference tickets are fully refundable until September 30, 2025. Refunds processed after that date will be subject to an administration fee of $25 + the cost of food.

Venue: University of British Columbia, Nest Conference Centre. 6133 University Blvd. Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

November 1st | DAY 1: Registration opens at 8:15am, Conference Day 1 ends at 4:00pm
November 2nd | DAY 2: Registration opens at 8:15am, Conference Day 2 ends at 3:00pm

**A valid student ID is required at check-in if you purchase a student ticket. Failure to provide one will result in a $50 charge to upgrade to a non-discounted, regular price ticket.**

**Please note that this conference WILL NOT be livestreamed or recorded.**

Registration fees include electronic handouts, lunch, and two coffee breaks. Tax is based on tax rates in British Columbia. All fees are in Canadian dollars.

Subsidy pricing available. Contact our Programs Manager at annie.desrochers@caddac.ca

Co-Op Celebration (CanAssist)
2025-11-01 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | CARSA (UVic), 3800 Finnerty Rd., Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
You’re invited to CanAssist’s Co-op Celebration on November 1st, 2025!
Join us in honouring the past, present, and future of CanAssist’s Co-op Program — an initiative that has empowered students, fostered innovation, and advanced inclusive communities.
Come connect with CanAssist team members, present and past co-ops, students, and community partners as we celebrate this legacy, share stories, and look ahead.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Date/Time
Saturday, November 1, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT) Drop in whenever you can!
Location
CanAssist in the CARSA Building at the University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
Schedule
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Meet-and-greet
Co-op Endowment Fund Appreciation

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tour of current workshops and projects
Friendly engineering competition

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Launch of the Co-op Initiative

If you have any challenges with this registration form or change of plans, please email canassist@uvic.ca.
RSVP HERE

SEA: For Adults online workshop
2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
A 90 minute online suicide prevention workshop developed by NEED2 to provide foundational information about suicide that is accessible and relevant to adults; no matter their role in the community.
November 3, 2025 6:30-8pm
Once you’ve registered you will receive the zoom link the day before the workshop.
Register Here.

Mindful Parenting
2025-11-04 09:30 - 2025-12-16 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Men’s Therapy Center, 301-3491 Saanich Rd., Victoria, BC, V8X 1W8, Canada
Learn to embrace the beautiful chaos of single parenthood with presence and self-compassion, nurturing both your child’s well-being and your own.

Children in Care - A Group for Parents and Caregivers
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care.
Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing a child with extra support needs into the Ministry’s care is an incredibly difficult and emotional decision. Families often face feelings of guilt, judgment, and isolation during this process. You’re not alone. Join us for an open and heartfelt conversation with other families who share your experience. This is a space for parents and caregivers to connect, share, and support one another without fear of judgment.
Let’s come together to find hope, resilience, and connection.
** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.
FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

Early Years and School Age Navigation
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling, (ECE/parent), and Heather Beach (parent), for supportive sessions on Navigating the Early Years. We are here to listen, provide resources, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities.
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
REGISTER HERE

Aging Caregivers
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together!

Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

Substance Use and the Power of Support
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
Connection and relationship can make a difference in substance use and addiction. Guy Felicella, a renowned advocate and international speaker who has overcome a two-decade substance use disorder, passionately promotes harm reduction, trauma therapy, and faster access to treatment using his story of resilience and recovery. Learn how we can show care not just for our kids, but for the broader community impacted by substance use disorder.
Join us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker.
12:00pm-1:30 pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)
1:00pm-2:30 pm Mountain Time (Alberta)
These events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory, or live outside of Canada, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you .
REGISTER HERE

Empowering Families through Knowledge and Connection
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-08 | Sportsplex, 1800 S Alder St., Campbell River, BC, V9W 7J1, Canada
Families from the Campbell River area will gather for two days of learning and connecting. You will learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your loved one with a disability. You will join other families in sharing knowledge and developing community support. Sessions will cover topics such as self-determination, advocacy, and future planning – session details will be released in the summer

Cost: FREE – Financial support is available for travel, child care or other expenses (see details and application after the program description)
When: November 7 & 8, 2025
Where: Sportsplex – 1800 S Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 7J1
Who: Families and caregivers living in and near Campbell River who support loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Register Here

Armstrong/Online: Attend this professional opportunity on grief and loss
2025-11-10 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Sage Cottage, Armstrong BC, 9931 Cathedral Drive, Vernon, BC, V1B 3Y9, Canada
This is a one-day workshop for professionals who work with children, youth and families. The workshop offers practical tools, insights, and approaches on supporting young clients navigating experiences of grief and loss. Attend in-person in Armstrong, BC in November, or virtually in December.
Location:
Sage Cottage | Armstrong, BC
Monday, November 10, 2025, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Virtual workshop:
Monday, December 8, 2025, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Mother's Mental Health Toolkit
2025-11-12 10:00 - 2025-12-17 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Mother’s Mental Health Toolkit group will begin on Wednesday Nov.12th and run until Dec 17th from 10am-12pm. Lunch will be served 12-1pm. If you would like to attend this group, contact Sue at families@quadravillagecc.com ASAP as there is great interest in this group and only 12 spaces. Please note that you must be available to attend ALL 6 sessions.
MORE INFO HERE

Understanding ADHD for Adults
2025-11-13 17:30 - 2025-11-27 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
ADHD impacts all areas of life, and understanding is a pivotal starting point for moving forward.
This program is designed for those who are newly diagnosed and are embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery.
PLEASE NOTE: This program is not a webinar and requires your active participation to fully benefit from it. Sessions will not be recorded to protect your privacy.
Join us to unravel the complexities of Adult ADHD in an interactive, supportive, and collaborative environment.
After this program you should be able to:

Understand the wide range of Adult ADHD symptoms.
Become aware of how ADHD can impact various aspects of life.
Take proactive steps to explore non-medication approaches to managing ADHD.
Identify how ADHD medications work and how they can improve daily functioning.
Access resources that can bring positive changes to lives of people with ADHD

Facilitated by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar (MD) and Dr. Anita Parhar (PhD), this program draws from their extensive knowledge gained through years of dedicated work at the Adult ADHD Centre. Dr. Gurdeep Parhar and Dr. Anita Parhar bring a wealth of clinical and practical insights through the cumulative experience of over 15,000 patient experiences, which is the foundation of this program.
Begins Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 3 weeks
Dates: November 13, 20 & 27, 2025
Time: 5:30pm PST/ 6:30pm MST/ 8:30pm – 10pm EST/ 9:30pm AST
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Please note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. As of November 11th, the registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.
Facilitators: Dr. Gurdeep Parhar & Dr. Anita Parhar
Fee: $30 + HST

Please note that this program will be offered in January, March, September and November every year. This program is a good intro to ADHD prior to taking our Adult ADHD Group Coaching programs.
Please note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. Once the program begins, registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.

Now What? A beginning conversation to support families when our kids begin experimenting with substances
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
Learning that our kids are using substances can be scary. Our fears about substance use can affect how we react. Learn with us while Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation with Douglas Hardie, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Program Coordinator of Island Health’s Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use Programs. This is a beginning conversation to help parents self-reflect on how they show up to talk to their kids about their substance use.
Join us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker.
6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)
7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta)
These events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory, or live outside of Canada, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
REGISTER HERE

Healthy Boundaries
2025-11-13 18:30 - 2025-12-18 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Men’s Therapy Center, 301-3491 Saanich Rd., Victoria, BC, V8X 1W8, Canada
Learn to foster mutual respect and strengthen your family dynamic by setting effective boundaries in a single-parent household.

Welcoming City Community Conversation: Community Leadership & Belonging
2025-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
Overview

Who leads? Who belongs? How do we open doors for more voices? How can we make civic spaces more accessible?

Who leads? Who belongs? How do we open doors for more voices? How can we make civic spaces more accessible?
Hosted by the City of Victoria’s Welcoming City Advisory Committee in partnership with the Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN), this Welcoming City Community Conversation explores what leadership and belonging means in community spaces. This conversation builds upon the Welcoming City Standards and Strategy.
The evening will open with guest speaker Lindsay Katsitsakatste Delaronde, the first Indigenous Artist in Residence for the City of Victoria (2017–2019). Her work centers on Indigenous theatre, collaborative practice, cultural resurgence, and social and political activism through the arts.
A facilitated group discussion will follow, inviting community members to share experiences and ideas for shaping more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible civic spaces.
Light refreshments provided by Stir It Up (Caribbean food).
For accessibility accommodations, please email: zara@creansociety.org

DECLUTTER YOUR LIFE Group Coaching
2025-11-16 13:00 - 2025-11-30 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Event
The decluttering coaching group meets weekly for 2.5 hours of learning but mostly doing the work under the supervision of an experienced Professional Organizer and ADHD Coach.

Learn to declutter in an ADHD friendly way
Foster a growth mindset while having fun with a community that gets it.
Get your hands dirty decluttering while on the call.
Offered year-round.
Join anytime!

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Issues of Substance Conference
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-19 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E6, Canada
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), an organization that addresses issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians.
The biennial event is Canada’s only national conference that brings together addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, knowledge brokers, and people with direct or indirect, lived or living experience with substance use or a substance use disorders from across the country.
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is unique because this three-day event provides an unparalleled opportunity to share new research and best practices, network with peers, and receive practical training related to substance use and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

How to Register
Register for our Issues of Substance 2025 conference through the CCSA registration portal, beginning Tuesday, April 8.
Registration Fees
All registrants (including students) are entitled to:

Attend all sessions, and
Three full breakfasts, three lunches and break refreshments.

Early-Bird Registration Fee
Pay only $1,150 if you register online by Friday, September 19 at 11:59 p.m. EDT!
Regular Registration Fee
Pay $1,295 between Saturday, September 20 and Thursday, November 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
You can also complete and pay for your registration in-person, at the regular rate, beginning Sunday, November 16 (if spaces are still available).
Student Registration Fee
Student registration fee: $595
To register at the student rate, provide proof of your full-time enrolment as an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral student at a Canadian higher education institution in a program related to substance use health, addiction or behavioural addictions. Please upload a photo of your student card displaying the current year at the time of registration.
Registration for Conference Presenters
Presenters must complete and pay for their registration by Wednesday, May 28, to secure their spot in the program.
Questions
If you have questions about registering for CCSA’s Issues of Substance, please contact CCSA Event Planner, Andrea Wagner at AWagner@ccsa.ca. Thank you!

Let's Talk: How Babies Learn Language
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
This workshop provides: valuable insights into infant language learning. Parents and caregivers can learn practical, evidence-based techniques to foster your child’s language skills during these pivotal early years. Recommended for caregivers of children aged 0-2.
REGISTER HERE

ADHD X Autism: “The Similarities and Differences” - Free webinar
2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
Join Adult Autism Centre & Adult ADHD Centre for a free, live webinar—ADHD X Autism: “The Similarities and Differences”—on Wednesday, November 19, 2025!
Gain insights from Dr. Anita Parhar and Dr. Gurdeep Parhar as they explore the connections, similarities, and distinctions between ADHD and autism.

Mental Health First Aid Essentials Training
2025-11-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Harbour Room, 722 Cormorant Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1P8, Canada
Join us for a transformative full-day workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and confidence to support mental health in yourself and others. The MHFA Essentials course offers practical knowledge to help you recognize, respond, and intervene in mental health challenges, from everyday signs of stress to crisis situations.
This course, delivered over 7 hours with breaks, is perfect for individuals wanting to learn how to support those experiencing mental health struggles, while also enhancing their own mental well-being. Whether you’re a workplace leader, community volunteer, or just someone passionate about mental health advocacy, this course will deepen your understanding of mental health, reduce stigma, and build a strong foundation in supportive communication.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to:

Recognize mental health changes: Understand the differences between mental health, mental illness, and mental health conditions. Learn to spot signs of declining mental health across its continuum.
Respond to mental health crises: Master the ALGES framework to apply empathy, reassurance, and appropriate responses in real-world scenarios, including crisis situations like suicidal thoughts.
Support others with respect: Practice effective communication techniques that challenge mental health stigma and emphasize recovery-oriented support.
Self-care strategies: Discover essential self-care practices to maintain your own mental health while helping others.

By the end of the course, you’ll be empowered to provide mental health support to those in need and take proactive steps to care for your own mental health.
Important Note: A minimum of 8 participants is required for the training to proceed. If fewer than 8 participants are confirmed 48 hours prior to the session, the course will be rescheduled in accordance with MHCC’s group size policy.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted via email (training@csshsa.ca) at least 5 business days before the scheduled course to receive a refund or reschedule.
Late cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
