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Peer support

Drop in or book a free, confidential support session with a peer!

Our peer support assistants are trained to offer you:

  • active listening
  • empathy and solution-focused support
  • a judgment-free environment
  • ways to connect to your strengths and skills
  • personalized on- and off- campus resource recommendations

Book an appointment through our online booking page or drop in during our opening hours. 

While we’ll ask for your name to book you, you can enter “Student” if that’s more comfortable. Any name you enter will remain confidential.

  • Location: UCU 211F
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 


Peer support will not be available from Monday, December 23 to Friday, January 3, 2025: Holiday break (inclusive).
 

How a peer support session works

Sessions last up to an hour. You can use as much or as little of this time as you wish. The latest booking is at 3 p.m. and the latest drop-in is at 3:30 p.m., to ensure you receive the time you need.

For confidentiality purposes, our peer support room accommodates only one student at a time. The room may be closed during opening hours if a session is in progress. If so, try another time or book a session. 

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What we can help you with

A peer support assistant will work with you to mobilize relevant on and off campus resources so that you feel more confident navigating your current stressors.

Peer support assistants can’t provide advice (medical or otherwise), professional psychotherapy, or health care. They’re not mental health professionals and aren’t equipped to provide long-term support. We understand that situations change and new stressors can emerge. You’re the expert when it comes to your own experience and can participate in peer support sessions as you wish.

To get immediate support check out the list of options available. 

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Wellness Lounge

The Wellness Lounge is a safe and welcoming space you can visit on campus. The students who work at the Wellness Lounge are very familiar with health and wellness resources. They will be able to answer most of your questions. This is a good place to start if you are not sure what resource or program is best for you. Students are also trained in how to support others and can offer quick support on site.
Visit the Wellness Lounge in the Jock Turcot University Centre, Room 203.
Learn more about the Wellness Lounge