Crash Course on Adulting

Online Event

Being an “adult” can seem scary, especially in the middle of a pandemic. Good thing Soch has got your back! With an overarching theme of improving wellbeing, this program aims to provide Ontario youth aged 18-24 with the skills, support, insight and resources to navigate situations related to the “real-world” Read more…

8 80 Cities- Mental Wellness at Vivian Lane- Brampton

Vivian Lane Brampton Vivian Lane, Brampton, Ontario

8 80 Cities is collaborating with Soch Mental Health to bring engaging art activities to support your mental health. About this event Soch Mental Health is excited to deliver the following events in September at Vivian Lane, Brampton: September 2, 2022 5pm to 6pm: Gratitude Art Activity Join us for Read more…

South Asian Artists Workshop

Online Event

Are you a South Asian Artist finding it difficult to navigate your passion alongside cultural career expectations?   Join our workshop where we cover the following themes and more: Coping with parental & societal pressures Balancing happiness & cultural expectations Lack of family support When? Tuesday September 13th 2022 @ Read more…

Reclaiming the Arts in the Age of “Log Kya Kahenge”

Brampton Library, Springdale Branch 10705 Bramalea Rd London, Canada L6R 0C1

Reclaiming the Arts in the Age of "Log Kya Kahenge," meaning "what will people say," is a three-part in-person workshop series facilitated by Soch Mental Health to support South Asian artists who face cultural stigma when pursuing a career in the arts.  Learn more about each workshop and register by Read more…

Join us for a screening of 'Angel Mama,' a short film regarding Infant Loss followed by a discussion about how the director, Shereen's personal experience with infant loss led her to create this project to help raise awareness within the South Asian community. 

South Asian Grief Support Group

This support group is a 6 week continuous program for 15 individuals to attend with the aim of creating a safe space to heal from grief. This is a closed group. ਇਹ ਛੇ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਲਈ ਹੈ ਜਿਸਦਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਜਾਂ ਦੋਸਤ ਗੁਜ਼ਰ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਗਰੁੱਪ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ Read more…

South Asian Punjabi Gambling Awareness Town Hall

Springdale Library 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Soch and Responsible Gambling Council have partnered to bring mental health awareness about gambling harm prevention in the South Asian Punjabi community. After holding several informational booths at local gurdwaras, both organizations are now hosting a community Town Hall to further the conversation about this important topic. This conversation will Read more…

Henna Wellness Workshop

Brampton Library, Springdale Branch 10705 Bramalea Road, Brampton

Soch’s “Henna Wellness Workshop” will expose community members to the meditative and creative potential of the henna art form! Participants will learn about the origins and wellness benefits of henna, practice proper techniques for applying henna using templates and receive a step-by-step demonstration of a henna design to apply on Read more…

Food & Your Mood

Gore Meadows Community Centre & Library 10150 The Gore Road Community Room #3 Brampton, ON L6P 0A6

Let's admit it, as first generation South Asian Canadians, we have taken our Desi remedies for granted. However, we all know that they work - your mom and grandma were right! Join us for a fun morning where we will share stories about the remedies that have been passed down Read more…

Punjabi Workshop – Coping with My Child’s Diagnosis

The focus of this virtual workshop is to explore how parents and caregivers have been coping with the mental health implications of having to care for someone with an autism diagnosis. This workshop will explore healthy and unhealthy coping strategies. Core themes of this workshop may include perceptions of self-care Read more…