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Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 5d

One part trick and one part treat, create a paper mask that’s as quirky or creepy as you want! 🍬🎨🎭

When: Friday, October 31st, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (drop-in)
Where: Hard Feelings (353 Church Street)

Our Hangouts are free - no sign up necessary, and we'll provide the materials. Just drop in!

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Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 7d

Heads up!

On Tuesday, October 28th, we will be closed from 10am - 12pm for a staff meeting.

We will be opening at 12pm -- see you then!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 12d

Come on out to our Neurodiverse Social this Thursday, from 4pm-6pm. 🎉

The Neurodiverse Social, hosted by Dana Daniels (@blueskylearningto) and Hard Feelings is an opportunity to engage in some facilitated socialization with members of our neurodiverse community.

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 12d

From folds to flow, make a paper lantern and add a luminous charm to your space 🌟📄🕯️

When: Friday, October 24th, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (drop-in)
Where: Hard Feelings (353 Church Street)

Our Hangouts are free - no sign up necessary, and we'll provide the materials. Just drop in and get crafting!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 13d

🌟 ONLINE TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Core Strategies for Effective Group Therapy

Facilitated by Aida Cabecinha & Terry Simonik from the Toronto Institute of Group Studies

Thursday, November 27, 2025
6:00 - 8:00pm
Online via ZOOM
$30 / ticket

Tickets at hardfeelings.org

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 19d

Tiny pumpkins with spooky personalities. Decorate yours and add some fall magic to your day 🍂👻

When: Friday, October 17th, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (drop-in)
Where: Hard Feelings (353 Church Street)

Our Hangouts are free - no sign up necessary, and we'll provide the materials. Just drop in!

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Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 20d

TW: Suicide, Trauma

🎥 We’re excited to be co-presenting the film ‘Love, Harold’ as part of
Workman Arts’ (@workmanartsto) 33rd Annual Rendezvous with Madness Festival, happening October 23 - November 2, 2025!

🔗 Learn more at: workmanarts.com/rwm-events/l...
#RWM2025 #DisruptTheFocus

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 22d

We're taking a break on Monday 🌞

We'll be back on Tuesday, October 14th! Our Online Store remains open 24/7 - Any orders placed over the long weekend will be packed up on October 14th.

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 26d

Come craft a fun and creative way to display meaningful memories! 🖼️

When: Friday, October 10th, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (drop-in)
Where: Hard Feelings (353 Church Street)

Our Hangouts are free - no sign up necessary, and we'll provide the materials. Just drop in and get crafting!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 27d

Volunteer with us! ✨

In our new Resource Specialist volunteer role, you will have the opportunity to learn from others and share your knowledge, build community, and develop professional skills.

Interested? You can apply today - link in our bio!
Register for our info session on October 21st.

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · 28d

🌟 NEW TO OUR COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE!
Low-cost psychotherapy with Pirntha Rajini, RP (Qualifying)

Pirntha is available for online sessions. Check our website to learn more, and connect with Pirntha.

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Oct 3

Borders, bodies, belief, We Have Always Been Here moves through them all. Samra Habib’s story is a powerful act of resistance and reclamation 🫂📘✨

Check out books for up to two weeks, entirely free of charge. Get your library card and pick out your next read in person at 353 Church St. 💜

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Oct 2

🌟 NEW TO OUR COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE!
Low-cost psychotherapy with Andrea Lynn Ferguson, RP (Qualifying)

Andrea is available online (Mondays & Wednesdays) and in-person at 248 Ossington Ave. (Tuesdays). Check our website to learn more, and connect with Andrea.

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Oct 1

Decorate and press your own custom button and pin on a little creativity 💛🖌️🕯️

When: Friday, October 3rd, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (drop-in)
Where: Hard Feelings (353 Church Street)

Our Hangouts are free - no sign up necessary, and we'll provide the materials. Just drop in and get crafting!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 29

Hard Feelings will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th, in observance of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

As a team, we will be taking the day to reflect and engage with the resources shared in our Linktree.

We will re-open on Wednesday, October 1st at 10:00am.

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 27

Do you subscribe to the Hard Feelings newsletter?

We send out a monthly newsletter to let you know about mental health resources, share insights, and keep you up to date on our storefront, programs, and Community of Practice.

Subscribe today to get the next issue! Link in bio.

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 26

It’s not you, it’s your phone. How to Break Up with Your Phone is your funny, gentle guide to setting boundaries with your screen and getting your brain back✨📘

Check out books for up to two weeks, entirely free of charge. Get your library card and pick out your next read in person at 353 Church St

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 24

Heads up! Our storefront will be closed two days this week. We will be back to our regular hours next week (Monday, September 29th).

See you then!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 21

Did you know you can access in-person low-cost psychotherapy through Hard Feelings at Dundas and Ossington?

Located at @westnh, we have a dedicated therapy office where you can get support for anxiety, stress, relationships, life transitions, and other issues - in-person or online!

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Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 19

What does it mean to live with a diagnosis that tries to define you? The Collected Schizophrenias invites you into the complexity with honesty and grace 🌀📚💛

Check out books for up to two weeks, entirely free of charge. Get your library card and pick out your next read in person at 353 Church St. 💜

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 18

Our Neurodiverse Social is back, after a summer break! 🎉

Where: 353 Church St., Toronto (Hard Feelings)
When: September 18, 2025 / 4pm - 6pm

Drop in to meet new people, play some games, and have conversations around mental health and neurodiversity!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 17

Turn an ordinary jar into a little beacon for your joy, come paint with us! ✨🫙🌸

When: Friday, September 19th, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (drop-in)
Where: Hard Feelings (353 Church Street)

Our Hangouts are free - no sign up necessary, and we'll provide the materials. Just drop in and get crafting!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 16

🎉 Giveaway Alert: 248 Ossington Ave Edition!

Ready to re-centre? Tag your favourite spot in the Ossington area for a chance to win our Mindfulness Giveaway!

We will randomly draw one winner on September 25th. Pick up at 248 Ossington Avenue only. Good luck!

Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 14

Join our Community of Practice! 🌟

We’re accepting applications for our Community of Practice - a supportive community of experienced private practice psychotherapists committed to our mission of reducing barriers and increasing access to mental health supports.

Questions: [email protected]

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Hard Feelings Mental Health @hardfeelingsto.bsky.social · Sep 12

What looks like chaos on the outside might be survival on the inside. Scattered Minds is a compassionate look at ADHD, trauma, and how we come home to ourselves 🧠🌱📘

Check out books, entirely free of charge. Get your library card and pick out your next read in person at 353 Church St. 💜