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The Community connection speaker series: Joseph Smith – TODAY Monday, October 18, 2021 at 3:30pm

 

The Psychology Department, York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC), & The Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI), Diversity in Training Subcommittee presents: The Community Connection Speaker Series.  We invite all graduate, undergraduate, and faculty members from psychology, social work, counselling, as well as interested community members to join us as we take a multidisciplinary learning approach to demystifying, and decolonizing mental health in underserved and marginalized communities.

 

Join us Monday, October 18, 2021 at 3:30pm for a fantastic opportunity to hear about community mental health work. Joseph Smith will share his experiences and considerations when working with Black and Caribbean Adolescents in the Jane and Finch Community.

 

REGISTER HERE: https://yorku-phipa.zoom.us/j/96591467607?pwd=OWlaY05aMnpSeHNmcVVNNUU4MmYxZz09

 

Joseph Smith’s PhD work is in the Humanities and encompasses key notions amongst the disciplines of philosophy, psychology, religious studies, and literature with a focus on the philosophies of self-consciousness within the west and the intellectual background of black consciousness. He is a qualified elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educator and a prospective K-12 principal; co-founder of the non-profit organization Generation Chosen which focuses on Mental health and Emotional intelligence within underserved communities; a project coordinator for the Black Experience Project housed/funded by Environics Research Institute; a facilitator and consultant in the area of Anti-Black Racism and Emotional Health at Life Works; sits on the board of Operation Black Vote Canada as the Director of Youth Outreach; and is a founding member of the Foundation for Black Communities which is a non-profit organization designed to adjudicate grants, develop policy, and liaise with government and the philanthropic sector to serve Black-led and Black-serving non-profits and charities.

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UPSA Peer Mentoring

Feeling stressed and need someone to talk to? Peer mentoring is for you! You can set up a one-on-one meeting with a peer mentor by emailing [log in to unmask]. Note that to access these services you must be assigned a mentor. First-year students are automatically matched, but any student can opt-in by filling out this Assign Me a Mentor Form.

This month we will be hosting a variety of events, including social events e.g. Nightmare on York Street! Activity Sessions are free and they are open to all Psychology Students. Depending on your availability and the topics you are interested in, you can attend any and all Activity Sessions!

Activity Sessions: Week of October 18th - 22^nd

 

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PM Leila & PM Geneva - Getting involved in Research at York University
October 18th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM EDT
ZOOM Link: Click Here to Access This Activity Session

PM Arghavan - Getting into Professional Schools
October 19th, 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
ZOOM Link: Click Here to Access This Activity Session

PM Allya & PM Julian -The Art of Notetaking with PMs Julian and Allya
October 22nd, 9:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
ZOOM Link: Click Here to Access This Activity Session

 

UPSA Peer Tutoring

The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA) provides free one on one (no appointment necessary) peer-tutoring services in several Psychology courses, including core required, historically difficult, and highly requested courses at York University. UPSA’s high-achieving peer tutors will be hosting weekly drop-in sessions over Zoom during the Fall 2021 term Monday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm EDT.
 
UPSA's website  contains our tutoring schedule as well as other resources such as mentoring and online learning tips.

 
If you are seeking assistance with concepts covered in many core psychology courses, please do not hesitate to drop into one of the following sessions by clicking on the link provided containing the zoom details for each tutor and the schedule in plain text.

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KAHSSO Peer Mentoring

Interested in learning more about navigating through undergrad with short, interactive Instagram reels?

Do you want to get to know your KAHSSO Peer Mentors and stay up to date with everything Peer Mentoring and beyond?

Then make sure to give KAHSSO's new Peer Mentoring specific Instagram account a follow to be amongst the first people to learn about the many initiatives we have planned this year!

Username: @kahssopm

Page Link: https://www.instagram.com/kahssopm/

Join your KAHSSO Peer Mentors for exciting sessions this week! Registration links for all the sessions can be found on our Peer Mentoring Linktree.

 

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cAREER, eDUCATION & dEVELOPMENT – Services & events

 

Webinars & Individual Support  
Career Exploration and Job Search webinars are designed to help you map out your career path and develop
job search strategies. Check out this month's highlights: 

 
Designing a Meaningful Career 
Monday, Oct 18 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
 
Job Search & Networking Strategies Webinar
Friday, Oct 22 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

Register for these webinars and more through [log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca">Experience York. 
 
[log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca">Looking for 1:1 career support? Individual job search advising and career counselling appointments are available 
virtually and in-person during the Fall 2021 academic term.  

Connect with Employers and Alumni  
Build your network and discover employment opportunities during our upcoming employer networking events 
with Dialectica, Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, L'Oreal, IBM and more. Visit the [log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca">Experience York events calendar for
a full list of events and to register.  

The [log in to unmask]&url=https://careers.yorku.ca/students-and-new-grads/services-events/taste"> Take a Student to Engage (TASTE) Mentoring program pairs you with a professional in your field of interest for
a one-time informational interview where you can ask questions about their job, receive guidance, and gain industry
insights. [log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca">Get paired with a mentor today!  

 
Career Education & Development Job Portal  
If you are looking for internships, part-time, full-time and summer 2022 opportunities, [log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca">visit the CED job portal.
 
Have questions? Email us at [log in to unmask]&url=mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]. 
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Road to research success: How to find scholarly articles and books through yorku libraries – Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 12:30pm-1:45pm

 

Date: Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

Time: 12.30 p.m. to 1.45 p.m.

Location:  Zoom

Registration Link: https://yorku.libcal.com/event/3640193

Registration Deadline: October 19th or when 100 seats are filled

Facilitator: York University Libraries

Fee: FREE

Need help navigating your way to academic sources? This workshop will provide you with a basic roadmap to library resources – and put you in the driver's seat. Learn how to: find your way around the library website; start your search with subject guides and research strategies; access and use OMNI and databases to find the sources you need for your essays and assignments; evaluate different sources and understand different formats; and ask for help when you need it. If you're just getting started – or maybe don't know where to start – with library research, this workshop is for you.

 

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YORK UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC: FAll 2021 Mediation Programs

 

Opening Up to Post Pandemic Life and Liberty with Mindfulness

For 18 months, we've been through lockdowns and deliberate distancing. Now it seems we're about to 'reopen' to lifestyles that will be increasingly 'normal'. If the reopening feels strange, you are not alone.

In this 8-week mindfulness course, we will learn about the science and tradition that celebrates alone-ness as a way of enriching relationships and daily life. Mindfulness practice, especially Loving Kindness Meditation, integrates a respectfully kind relationship with ourselves with respectfully kind relationships with others.

 

Tuesday Evening Meditation Program

Date: Tuesday October 19 (Oct. 26, Nov. 2,9,16,23,30, Dec. 7)

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Location: Virtual Fee: $200 for the group program; $60.00 for students with valid ID

 

Wednesday Lunch Time Program

Dates: Wednesday October 20 (Oct 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8)

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Location: Virtual Fee: $150.00 for the group program; $50 for students with valid ID

 

These sessions are led by Dr Paul Ritvo, clinical psychologist and should be reimbursable through extended health plans that provide coverage for psychological services.

Registration forms accessible at https://www.yorku.ca/health/yupc/group-programs/

 

PLEASE NOTE: This is a psychological service that is reimbursable through extended health plans (both employees and students who have coverage under YFS). 

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Meet & Greet: Midterm Check-In – Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 12:00PM-1:00PM

 

Are you feeling stressed out after midterms? Need some advice on how to proceed with the semester? Join our Meet & Greet session to learn about how you can be productive and successful for the rest of the term. You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, tips, and advice with your peers in a discussion. You will also be able to reflect on the first half of the semester and use this insight to improve your performance and wellbeing for the rest of the semester- and future semesters to come! Please RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.  

 

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Please RSVP: ​https://tinyurl.com/MeetGreetCheckin

Date: October 20, 2021 

Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM  

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SPEED PAINTING WORKSHOP: BOB ROSS - Friday, October 22, 2021 from 4:00pm- 5:30pm

 

Facilitator: Simran Bouns

Date & Time: Fri, Oct. 22 @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 915 9940 6634

Zoom Meeting Password: Register at link below for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time.

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CEWPaint1022

 

During this session you will learn how to make a fun easy painting! Speed Painting is a calm and easy way to learn the methods for making a painting. Painting is a fun way to express yourself artistically. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to Bob Ross's 'Sunset Aglow'. Take a break, decompress and partake in this self-care-oriented workshop!

 

To participate in this workshop, participants will need to have the following items:

· Paint (Black, White, Red, Blue and Yellow)

· Canvas or Paper (any size)

· Cup of water

· Brushes (Small pointed brush, Medium and big flat brush, and Medium angle brush)

· Tissues

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GRADUATION PHOTOS

 

Graduating Class Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 – Convocation is a very special time.  Celebrate and commemorate your achievements with a graduation portrait.  New Paramount Students has been capturing the graduation spirit for over 85 years. We are dedicated to creating the finest in graduation portraits.

 

Book your appointment online at www.newparamount.com and select the tab “BOOK”.  Book early to ensure our sitting time.

 

Please note: To appear in the college composite photo you must be photographed by New Paramount Studios.

 

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LUMINATE WORKSHOP BUILDING RESILIENCE: SELF-COMPASSION IN STUDENT LIFE  - Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:30pm- 7:00pm

 

Luminate is hosting its first workshop of the 2021-2022 year!

 

The interactive workshop, "Building Resilience: Self-Compassion in Student Life" will be held on Monday, October 25th from 5:30-7:00 PM

 

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Click here to register: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcOmrrT4vE9Lix9bXr05WGy6iwh5drjNQ

 

[Registration will remain open until the start of the event.]

 

This workshop will cover:

·   The importance of self-compassion in student life

·   How self-compassion can improve resilience

·   How to become more resilient in the face of academic and personal changes

·   Practical ways to practice self-compassion as a student

 

This interactive workshop will include hands-on activities, discussions and reflection questions.

 

Who We Are

Luminate Mental Health Conference is an entirely student-run initiative at York University with the mission of supporting student mental health on campus through evidence-based experiential workshops and a student-centric academic mental health conference in March 2022.

 

Keep in touch with Luminate:

Instagram: @luminateconference

Website: http://luminateconference.ca

Email us with any questions: mailto:[log in to unmask]

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THE ACADEMIC WELLNESS PROJECT (TAWP) IS HIRING – Application Deadline EXTENDED Monday, October 25, 2021 @ 11:59pm

 

Opportunities available: 

· Script Writer, Video Animator, Social Media Manager

 

DEADLINE: October 25, 2021 at 11:59pm (Extended)

 

To apply and for more information visit:  https://forms.gle/p9RnYHJcKDJEQ6Vp6

 

What is TAWP? 

· The Academic Wellness Project is an initiative funded by the Agents of Change Program at Calumet and Stong Colleges, Faculty of Health, York University.

 

What is our goal?

· To provide evidence-based tools and resources through a set of workshops and a unique video aimed at addressing students, parents, and educators’ perceptions of academic wellness. This includes but is not limited to topics such as academic integrity, self-esteem, and mental health.

 

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UPSA Meet the Profs – Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join UPSA on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM (EST) and meet some of the psychology professors teaching courses or doing research this year. Guest speakers include Dr. Raymond Mar, Dr. Esther R Greenglass, Dr. Maxwell Barranti, and Dr. C Ward Struthers. Get the opportunity to ask your questions, and get an introduction to the Psychology Department. To register for the event go to https://tinyurl.com/MeetTheProfsI

 

Is there a question you would like asked at UPSA's Meet the Profs I event? Would you prefer a facilitator to ask the question? If so, fill out this Questions form by Monday, October 25 at 5pm!

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LGBTQ2S+ Support Group – Biweekly on Wednesdays, from 4:00pm-5:00pm

 

Student Counselling, Health & Well-Being (SCHW) warmly welcomes you to our biweekly drop-in support group – a confidential space for students facilitated by counsellors who are part of the LGBTQ2S+ community to meet, share stories, feel connected and supported.

 

Fall 2021 – Winter 2022 – Biweekly on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

No registration required.

 

To join the next session and/or for more information please contact: [log in to unmask]

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BOLD IDEAS! Disrupting the status quo: Reimagining student leadership – Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 3:00pm-4:30pm

 

Date: Wednesday October 27, 2021

Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/BOLDIDEASDISRUPTING

Registration Deadline: Register at link below for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time.

Facilitator: April J. Walker, Student Success Coordinator

Fee: FREE

 

Disrupting the Status Quo: Reimagining Student Leadership is panel event that will highlight the lessons learned, challenges, and future directions gained from the past six years of student leadership and student-led programs at Calumet and Stong Colleges. The panelists will consist of faculty, staff, alumni, fellows, and peer leaders past and present who will share first-hand their leadership experiences.

 

We invite our Calumet and Stong Colleges Community, including students, peer leaders, staff, faculty, and alumni, as well as our University partners for their feedback and insight regarding our programs, what has been learned, and how we can move forward with strengthening our initiatives.  It is also an opportunity for the larger York University community to network and hopefully find new peer leader and student success synergies. 

 

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CAREER SPOTLIGHT: bri darboh & iris yusupov, doctoral students of clinical neuropsychology – Thursday October 28, 2021 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Are you a Faculty of Health student curious about where your degree can take you? Career Spotlight is an opportunity where you can connect with Faculty of Health alumni and learn about their career. This session’s spotlight speakers are Bri Darboh & Iris Yusupov.

 

Bri Darboh received her Honours BA in Psychology from York University in 2015. Inspired by her passion for cognitive neuroscience, Bri spent one year as a full-time research lab manager following her undergraduate training. She went on to complete a master’s degree in 2018 at York University with a focus in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. Bri is currently a full-time doctoral student in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology at York University, and a part-time MBA student specializing in Health Industry Management and Organization studies at the Schulich School of Business. Her doctoral research is focused on exploring the brain and behavioural changes associated with aging using neurocognitive tests and neuroimaging methods. Her clinical training has centred on assessment and therapy with adolescents and adults, with a special focus on traumatic brain injury and age-related cognitive decline. She is dedicated to health promotion initiatives for vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on geriatric and BIPOC populations. To this end, she has served as the chairperson of the York University Centre for Aging Research & Education (YU-CARE) Trainee Network since 2016 and is the Co-President of the Black Students in Psychology (BSIP) organization. Bri aspires to synthesize the research and clinical skills obtained through her neuropsychological training, with the specialized knowledge and leadership skills developed through her MBA studies in order to develop a special fusion of expertise that will allow her to uniquely serve the healthcare industry. 

 

Iris Yusupov has an honours BA in psychology with a focus on cognitive neuropsychology from Glendon College and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She is currently a senior PhD student in clinical neuropsychology at York University in the midst of applying for her doctoral residency. Iris is also a part-time MBA student at the Schulich School of Business specializing in health industry management and organization studies. Her clinical training includes therapy and assessment with individuals who are incarcerated, as well as the diagnosis of cognitive impairment in older adults with neurodegenerative disease. For the last two years, Iris taught the Psychological Testing & Measurement course at Glendon and serves as the Program Coordinator for York University’s Autism Mentorship Program. Her dissertation research involves the development and evaluation of an online memory program for healthy older adults. She hopes to pursue a career in a hospital setting with a leadership role and a focus on clinical work with older adults.

 

Date & Time:  October 28, Thursday, 7-8 pm EDT
Zoom Meeting ID:  973 9139 0500

Zoom Meeting Password: Register at link below for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time. 

Registration Link:  tinyurl.com/IrisBri281021

Click this link to watch previous Career Spotlight sessions 

 

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Student Equity & Diversity Survey – Listening to YU: Be Seen. Be Heard. Take the Census.

 

Completing the Student Equity & Diversity Census is an important step toward identifying and eliminating barriers to access within York University.

 

We know that asking about a person’s identity can be uncomfortable, and we will do so with sensitivity. We consulted students and community members when developing the questions so that we were respectful of the varying points of view of our racialized students, Indigenous students, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

 

By better understanding you – who you are and how you identify – we can provide targeted services, resources and supports to our community’s equity-seeking groups and build a more inclusive community to support the academic success of our students.

• Step 1: Access the Student Equity & Diversity Census here.
• Step 2: Log into your Passport York account.
• Step 3: Complete the Census and opt in for your chance to win an iPad Pro, a $100 Amazon gift card, a $50 Uber Eats gift card or $10 to your YU-Card. To read and understand the contest rules and find more details about the prizes and how to opt in, check out Prizes & Incentives below.

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Learning Commons: Student Guide to Group Work

 

The Student Guide to Group Work is a multimodal eLearning resource is designed to help students learn the fundamentals of group work, through four short videos and a variety of downloadable tools and resources. This guide, offered under a Creative Commons license, was funded by an AIF grant, and is a collaborative endeavour involving the Libraries, the Writing Department, Learning Skills Services, the ESL Open Learning Centre, the Teaching Commons and the Career Centre. 

 

Recently features on the Libraries' social media https://twitter.com/yorkulibraries/status/1364983547900100615?s=20

 

You can find it under the new resources on the Learning Common's web site.

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Experiential Education Symposium 2022: Apply to be a Presenter – Application Deadline Wednesday, November 3, 2021 @ 11:59pm

 

Calling all students: Apply to share your story at the Experiential Education Symposium 2022

 

Did you take an Experiential Education (EE) course at York that was a standout experience for you? Has your participation in an EE course at York resulted in a meaningful impact for you and other partners you engaged with? If so, we invite you to apply to be one our presenters at the 4th annual Experiential Education Symposium to share your EE story individually or as a group with your peers and other event participants.

 

When: February 2^nd, 2022

Where: Virtually

Application Due Date: November 3^rd, 2021 at 11:59pm

Application Requirements:

Provide a short abstract of your chosen EE presentation guided by some question prompts.

 

What To Expect As A Presenter:

• Successful EE Symposium applicants will create either a poster, video, or podcast to showcase their experiential education experience.  
• Workshops and training materials will be provided to successful applicants. A roadmap will be given for what to expect from the event. 
• Students who apply and are successful will automatically enter a draw to win a $100 YU-card.
• Students will learn how to present in a professional setting and can showcase their experience to the York community.

 

For more information about the EE Symposium 2022, including how to apply, participant eligibility, the program for the day, and more, please visit the EE Symposium web site, or send an email to [log in to unmask]

 

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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness – Stay Safe!

 

Just under 70% of men and a little over 75% of women in the 18-29 age group are fully vaccinated and less than 11% of men and just over 8% of women are partially vaccinated.

 

• Authorized vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19
• You should get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you
• Once you are fully vaccinated you may be able to start doing some of the things that you did prior to the pandemic
• Do your part and be socially responsible
• Monitor your health and wellbeing daily
• Keep following COVID-19 safety protocols

 

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Lingua Franca Mentorship Program: Apply to Become a Mentee – Application Deadline November 12, 2021 at 11:59pm

Lingua Franca is a non-profit organization funded by the Agents of Change program under the Calumet and Stong Colleges. Lingua Franca aims to provide a platform for ESL students to enhance their communication and public speaking skills along with a space to practice their leadership skills.

Our Mentorship Program aims to provide peer-to-peer support to ESL students through consistent work sessions and workshops as they continuously build a short presentation aiming to decrease speech anxiety in terms of public speaking/presentation. Mentees will be assigned a Mentor (based on matching interests) who will guide them throughout the year with constant communication and a bundle of resources. They will be formed in groups of 2-3 students (maximum 5) to create a group network, develop leadership, and build a community. Mentees will be able to present their presentation during our Lingua Franca Summit happening on March 2021.

What you can gain from this as a mentee:
- a space where you can freely enhance your English communication skills with continued support from the team
- an opportunity to develop your leadership skills by working as a group
- a chance to be recognized at the end of the year for your participation and improvement within the program
- an opportunity to build relationships/network and to get involved within the York community

Mentee applications will close on November 12th, Friday at 11:59 PM. To learn more, please contact us through our Instagram @ linguafrancayu.

Application Link: tinyurl.com/LinguaFrancaMentorship

 

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Student counselling, health & well-being is here for you

 

Hello from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being (SCHW) and welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! For those of you who are hearing about SCHW for the first time, we are a department in the Division of Students that supports the mental health and well-being of students at York University. As a new academic year begins, we wanted to take a moment to let you know about us and the FREE services and supports that are available to you this year.

Peer-led Workshops 
Our team of peer health educators offer workshops on a variety of well-being topics including Mental Health 101, Nutrition Basics, Sleep for Better Grades, Healthier Coping Strategies, Self-Care, and much more. To see what is offered and to sign-up for a workshop, take a look here: https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/workshops

 

Individual Counselling 
SCHW offers same-day and appointment-based counselling in a safe and non-judgemental space. University life can be challenging, and our team of counsellors are here to help you feel heard and understood. Simply call our reception line at (416)-736-5297 to connect with a counsellor for support. During your session, your counsellor will develop a goal with you, and help you move closer towards personal success. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us, our services are confidential and no problem is too small. We are here for you!

Group Support 
Some students may prefer to meet with peers for encouragement and support rather than or in addition to meeting with a counsellor one-to-one. If group support is something that interests you, you’re in luck! SCHW will be offering the following groups (all of which are facilitated or co-facilitated by counsellors) during 2021-2022:

·        LGBTQ2S+ Support Group

·        Racialized Students Support Group

·        Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence (in partnership with The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education)

·        Virtual Trauma-Informed Yoga Group

·        Gay Men’s Process Group

·        Grief & Loss Group

To learn more about each group and/or how to connect, please visit:

https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/group-counselling-schw

Support for Students Residing Outside of Ontario

Students residing outside of Ontario can access free, unlimited, real-time and appointment-based support from anywhere in the world in an variety of languages through keepme.SAFE. You can access resources and connect with a counsellor through the MySSP app or by calling the toll-free number through the website below:

https://www.keepmesafe.org/ca-us/support-and-access.php

Supporting Student-led Initiatives
Are you a student who is active on campus and looking for new ways to support mental health and well-being? If so, then look no further! SCHW will be re-opening applications to our Mental Health & Wellness Student Initiative Fund in October of 2021. The fund aims to support innovative and inclusive student-led initiatives that promote mental health and well-being for members of the York student community. To subscribe for updates specifically about the fund, please provide your contact information here: https://forms.students.yorku.ca/view.php?id=107886

 

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