Trellis Mental Health

07/17/2025

Something new is coming to Trellis.

As part of our commitment to offering effective, grounded strategies for whatever season you’re in. This summer we’re adding another meaningful way to support mental health and well-being:

One-on-one coaching that meets you where you are, and helps you move toward where you want to be.

More details coming soon.

07/14/2025

Just a little Monday reminder - we’re here.
Present, available, and not in a rush.
No waitlist for therapy appointments right now, and we’re happy to connect when the time feels right.

We hope you’re finding moments of rest and joy this summer.

You’re not alone, and support is here when you need it.

06/02/2025

Phew, it was a late night finish last Thursday, but boy do we have some amazing folks here in Mississippi Mills who care deeply about the health and mental wellness of our community!

Thank you to all who came to our Awareness to Action workshop. Wish I remembered to take a better pic than this one 🤭

🛳 Remembering that one degree shifts start small but make a big difference over time.

📧 I'll be typing up and sending our potential next steps. If you missed this event and want to be included, please comment here or send us a DM.

05/27/2025

We’re happy to introduce Cory Woodward, the newest therapist on our team at Trellis!

Cory is a Psychotherapy Intern with over 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions, and he’s now offering low-cost therapy sessions ($75 with options for sliding scale) for teens (14+) and adults; both in-person and online.

He brings a grounded, practical approach that’s trauma-informed, collaborative, and deeply respectful of each person’s story.

He is now accepting new clients!
Book a free 15-minute consult on our website or reach out to get started.

Welcome, Cory! We’re so glad you’re here.

05/22/2025

📢4 spots now available at $25*

Re-Frame is a low-pressure, skills-based therapy group for men that focuses on healthy coping strategies, emotional regulation, communication, anxiety and depression.

Most guys who joined our last Re-Frame group didn’t feel totally comfortable at first, but they showed up anyway. And here's what they found:

“I was hesitant to step out for support, but really glad I did.”
“It was a great first step that helped me be open to receiving further help.”
“I wasn’t comfortable joining, but once I started… I wished it was longer.”

📆 New group starting May 28th
💰 $300**
🔗 www.trellishealth.ca/workshops for details & registration.

*These have been generously funded by Children's Resource on Wheels & Lanark County and will be filled on a first come, first served basis
**This group qualifies as group therapy and is covered by many insurance plans

05/20/2025

Hosting this simple and effective training in June here in Almonte.

Join us for this 2-day interactive workshop in su***de first-aid. Learn how to recognize when someone may be at risk and create a plan to support their immediate safety. Whether for personal or professional growth, this training can make a difference.

Here's what past participants have said:

“Best workshop I have attended. Excellent facilitators. Practical. Amazing experience. Thank you.”

“A few years ago, I lost someone to su***de and it completely shook my confidence in how to assist someone in crisis. This course has instilled my confidence. Thank you for helping me heal!”

$275 per person.

Which includes:
✔ 2 days of training
✔ Experienced facilitators
✔ Local resources list
✔ Certificate of completion
✔ Light refreshments ☕

👉Spaces are limited – register online @ www.trellishealth.ca/workshops

05/16/2025

It’s Nurses Week, did you know?

I thought I’d share a few things I love about being a nurse, beyond the cute hat of course 😉

I love that nursing is a wide and varied profession. That it's not only the nurse in scrubs at a hospital bedside, offering skilled, compassionate one-on-one care, but that nurses can be found in education, policy, research, leadership, and yes, even in business.

I love that as a community health nurse our “patient” is the community itself.

I love that community health nurses look at the big picture.
The factors that shape health - in all its forms.
The gaps people fall through.
And the hidden strengths in our towns & people that could grow if given the right care.

I love that we wonder, how systems, resources, and connection—or lack of them—affect people’s mental health and wellbeing? And what can be done to support the care of many?

I love to embrace relationship building, collaboration, creative problem solving, evidence-based solutions, and multidisciplinary care.

And I love how we get to put these principals into practice every day through our work here at Trellis.

We’re not just here for individuals, we’re here for the whole. We think about how to build stronger communities. Designing care and services that respond not just to individual needs, but to the well-being of our whole community. Creating opportunities for meaningful connection, conversation, and action.

What this little RN Grad couldn’t have known - but would be so pleased to be part of.

Happy Nurses Week all 🎉

05/07/2025

Nicki is amazing ✨️ and the Playgroup Collective is the perfect spot for this 🤸‍♀️ What a valuable opportunity!!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Nicki Affleck, Registered Psychotherapist for a FREE one-time workshop designed to empower caregivers with practical tools for connecting with kids through BIG feelings. 🌟

💬 Reserve your spot today! 📞613-256-9370 ext. 4056

05/02/2025

If you left The Anxious Generation event asking, “Okay—but what now?” you’re not alone.

From Awareness to Action is a follow-up evening designed for parents, educators, and others ready to move from concern to practical action.

Facilitated by Beth O’Halloran from Trellis Mental Health, this event will create space to reflect on some of the key learnings from the book event, share current challenges and goals, and explore next steps together.

Come ready to think, share ideas, ask questions, and maybe have a laugh or two :) You don’t need to have anything figured out—just an openness to explore what might be possible alongside others.

📅 May 29th🕡 6:30–9:30pm
📌 Mississippi Mills Library - Almonte Branch
💰 $15 +HST per person *space is limited

Let’s keep the momentum going!

04/11/2025

It’s not always easy to reach out.

We get that.

Most guys who joined our last Re-Frame group didn’t feel totally comfortable at first — but they showed up anyway. And here's what they found:

“I was hesitant to step out for support, but really glad I did.”
“It was great first step that helped me be open to receive further help.”
“I wasn’t comfortable joining, but once I started… I wished it was longer.”

Re-Frame is a small online therapy group for men looking to:
• Manage Emotional Reactions
• Reduce Anxiety
• Build Healthier Communication Skills
• Find More Life Balance
• Improve Emotional Regulation

New group starting in May.

*This group qualifies as group therapy and is covered by many insurance plans.

🔗 Link in bio for details & registration.

04/08/2025

🎶 You say goodbye, and I say hello...

Lots of growth for us here this spring. At the end of March, we officially closed our Ottawa office - but it's good news! This change allows us to offer more options for therapy sessions right here in Almonte.

We currently have availability for both in-person and online sessions. And... our team is growing in May! More info on that coming soon 👀

04/04/2025

Wow, what a night.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Anxious Generation Panel on Wednesday evening - despite the snowy-rain! It was clear that our community is filled with thoughtful and motivated folks who care deeply about young people - and our collective wellbeing.

Some key takeaways:
✨️ Small changes = big impact over time
🌳 Nature and play are powerful and essential antidotes
💞 Repair is always possible
🤝 Collective action - together, we can make a difference

We're so grateful to , , and for supporting this event and to our panelists for sharing practical and hopeful insights with us all.

We've read your feedback (thank you!) and will be thoughtfully exploring next steps.

Got a favourite moment or takeaway? Feel free to share it below!