The purpose of the group is for the women to have fun and increase social supports. Sound Times Sound Times is a member-run organization offering social support, recreational and educational activities, including creative workshops, discussion groups, dances, sports, and community outings. Activities are held at various times during the week. Among Friends tries to create an atmosphere where members have a sense of belonging, responsibility, and committment to the program. The program provides counselling related to currrent living problems, and 24-hour crisis intervention is available to members.
Activities take place during the day, weekday evenings, and weekends.
There are social, recreational, and educational activities. In addition, practical life style counselling and leadership training are provided. Cafe is a drop-in club run by consumers for consumers. The club is open twice monthly, on the first and third Sunday of each month. Approximately 15 to 20 people attend each session.