NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action

Drop-In
2026-12-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | NISA, 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4, Canada
Check our monthly calendar for what activities we have on our drop-in days!

Substance Use Recovery Sharing Circle
2026-12-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 | NISA, 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4, Canada
The Substance Use Recovery Sharing Circle provides a safe, structured, peer-facilitated space to explore recovery across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Using psychoeducation, dialogue, and experiential activities, participants deepen understanding of addiction and recovery, practice skills, and build supportive connections that sustain change.
To join groups virtually: please complete our online registration form.

Life Skills
2026-12-14 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-23 11:30 - 12:30 | NISA, 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4, Canada
Life Skills equips participants with practical strategies and resources to navigate daily life with confidence, independence and stability. Through guided activities and discussions, members can set personal goals and enhance their overall well-being in a motivational, supportive environment.
To join groups virtually: please complete our online registration form.

Sharing Circle
2026-12-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | NISA, 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4, Canada
A structured, peer-facilitated space rooted in mutual respect, support, and healing. Participants explore mental wellness, life experiences, and shared understanding through open dialogue.
Common themes include:

Mental wellness and recovery
Community healing and resilience
Trauma-informed peer support
Identity, purpose, or life transitions

To join groups virtually: please complete our online registration form.

Food is Mood
2026-12-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-27 10:00 - 11:30 | NISA, 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4, Canada
Food is Mood fosters learning about the relationship between food and mental health. Through hands-on meal preparation and shared discussion, participants build skills in nutrition, budgeting, and mindful eating.

Connection Corner (Formerly Virtual Hangout)
2026-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-26 13:00 - 14:00
Connection Corner is a peer-led group that promotes connection, creativity, and conversation in a relaxed, non-clinical setting. Through light activities, open sharing, and community-building, the group helps reduce isolation, support mental wellness, and foster meaningful relationships.
Participants are welcome to join us at NISA (36 Elgin Street, Sudbury) or join virtually.

Navigating Stress & Anxiety
2026-12-09 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-12-02 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-25 13:30 - 15:00 | NISA, 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4, Canada
Navigating Stress & Anxiety is a facilitator-led group offered through the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support (Support House). Navigating Stress & Anxiety helps participants understand what stress and anxiety are and how they affect daily life. It provides a supportive, empathetic environment where individuals can share experiences, learn coping strategies, and gain insights from others facing similar challenges. Through a facilitator-led process, participants will learn techniques and receive resources to reduce stress and manage anxiety.
Participants are welcome to join us at NISA (36 Elgin Street, Sudbury) or join virtually.
Please sign up for this group with Support House.
If required, please reach out to one of our peer support workers who would be happy to support you with signing up.

We Matter
2026-12-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-24 18:00 - 19:00
WE MATTER is a facilitator-led group offered through the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support (Support House). The group focuses on mindfulness-based practices that strengthen self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-worth – complementing each participant’s recovery/wellness journey and reframing setbacks as learning for growth.
Participants learn practical mindfulness skills and how to integrate them into everyday life.
Please sign up for this group with Support House.
If required, please reach out to one of our peer support workers who would be happy to support you with signing up.
