October 2026

Hello friends and family!

I know, for myself,

the shorter days

and cooler weather

can affect my

mental health.

I find it difficult to get

out of bed sometimes.

I find it hard to socialize.

I want to stay at home.

I doomscroll.

I forget to care for myself.

Does the same

happen for you?

I'd love to hear from you.

(click the FEEDBACK button)

Did you know that

PWA Toronto

offers

free psychotherapy

sessions with

Gestalt students?

Read on for

more info.

In this newsletter:

Halloween Party

Immigration Clinic

Mobile Dental Clinic

Shift Your Energy

Chiropodist (Foot Care)

Psychotherapy

Find Your People

Breakfast

Movies, Movies, Movies

Brunch

Living with HIV Drop-In

Meth & Sex Drop-In

Job Opportunities

- and more -

Here's the update on everything happening at

163 Queen Street East

and community partners.

We'd love to hear your thoughts!

This is a great resource!

They especially focus on unhoused , street involved, mental health, addictions and low-income patients (> 30k).

OW, ODSP, CPP, IFHP ACCEPTED

OHIP not needed

They do not accept private insurance!

Your case worker can arrange the referral for faster service

How is your autumn going?

Problems piling up?

Feel like there is no one to talk to?

Take advantage of free psychotherapy sessions with Gestalt student therapists.

Minimum 10 sessions.

In-person at PWA or virtual appointments available.

At this time there is no waitlist.

Click the below link to register for appointments.

(no walk-ins)

Pink Cinema

Tuesday, October 27

Doors open at 6 pm

Screening starts at 7 pm.

These are the four movies for October:

"Knock At The Cabin"

"The Hunger"

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show"

"They/Them"

Join our [PINK CINEMA] group to watch the movie trailers and vote in the featured section.

This is Toronto's only LGBT Film Club.

Come join our community!

Job Postings

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations

Elevator Update

We are happy to share that the elevator contractors have advised that the elevator upgrade is now nearing completion.

We know this extended disruption has had a real impact on our community, particularly for Members, partners, visitors, and colleagues with accessibility needs. We are very grateful for the patience, flexibility, and understanding everyone has shown throughout this process.

The project is now moving into its final stage. Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is expected to be onsite during the week of September 28, 2026, into early October 2026, to complete the required safety review and provide approval for the elevator system to return to operation.

We recognize how important, reliable elevator access is to making the Hub welcoming and accessible for everyone, and we are encouraged to be approaching this final step.

Thank you again for your continued patience and support.

We will share another update as soon as the TSSA inspection and approval process has been completed.

Psst! It's my birthday this week!

Closed: October 12

PWA will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving. Our offices will resume usual business hours on Tuesday, October 13.

Happy Thanksgiving!