In recognition of Suicide Prevention Day, Student Health and Wellness is offering safeTALK to all Lakehead students, faculty and staff.

safeTALK is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion, registration is required. 

Registration is required, space is limited. Register here

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Break a sweat this afternoon with Student Health and Wellness! Drop by the tennis courts outside Rotary Place any time between 12pm - 1:30 pm to play a game of pickleball or tennis, or meet up with fellow Thunderwolves for a walk along the paths through the West Orillia Sports Complex.

Note regarding pickleball: No experience is required, we're all learning together! The courts can't be booked, so we will play on whichever courts are available.

This event promises to be a fun and active way to celebrate wellness and fitness among colleagues and friends here on campus. We look forward to seeing you there, It's Your Move, Thunderwolves! Don't forget to track your hours for the 100-Hour Challenge!

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Learn about different aspects of healthy relationships at the WellU Healthy Relationships Fair. The Healthy Relationships fair will feature activities and information relevant to various relationships such as friendships, romantic relationships, sexual relationships, and relationships with ourselves! You can also meet representatives from and learn about health serivces in the community including:

• North Simcoe Muskoka Trans Health Services
• The Gilbert Centre
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

#ConsentAwarenessWeek

Calling all teaching candidates! Drop by for a coffee/snack and learn more about Student Health and Wellness Services and Supports and the programming that we plan to offer this upcoming year.

Join us for Student Health sun salutations and downward-facing dogs this semester. 
 
Student Health and Wellness is happy to offer FREE yoga to Lakehead students, faculty and staff. Classes are held outside and are led by a qualified instructor. No experience or registration is required. 
 
Some mats and props are available but bring your own if you have one.

Note: classes are outdoors so they will be weather permitting! If you can't attend the entire class that's okay, you can drop in and leave as needed.
 
Open to students, staff and faculty.

safeTALK is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

Through presentations, audiovisuals, small group discussion and scenario practice, you will learn a 4-step TALK model and practical steps to help activate a suicide alert that connects people having thoughts of suicide with more specialized intervention care and relevant resources.

All participants will receive a learning booklet, resources and a Certificate of Completion.

Registration is required, space is limited. Sign Up Here

You are invited to Wiigwasitig Gitigaan ‘Birch Tree Garden’ Day!

Drop in anytime between 8 am and 2:30 pm for gardening in the Medicine Wheel Teaching Garden and Three Sisters Garden. Gardening is a fun and relaxing activity that supports many facets of wellness including emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental wellbeing. It helps distract the mind, putting it into a quiet and relaxed state, while positively impacting mood and brain chemistry. Please bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Offered to you by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Student Health & Wellness.

You are invited to Wiigwasitig Gitigaan ‘Birch Tree Garden’ Day!

Drop in anytime between 8 am and 3 pm for gardening in the Medicine Wheel Teaching Garden and Three Sisters Garden. Gardening is a fun and relaxing activity that supports many facets of wellness including emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental wellbeing. It helps distract the mind, putting it into a quiet and relaxed state, while positively impacting mood and brain chemistry. Please bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Offered to you by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Student Health & Wellness.

Join us in celebrating Pride! Drop by the picnic tables outside the Dining Hall between 11am - 2pm to take part in Show Your Pride event activities including:

• Lawn Games
• Crafts and donations for the Gilbert Centre
• Painting picnic tables with designs in recognition of Two Spirited folks and Allies
• Wellness information and supplies
• Pizza and cake pops (will be available at 12pm)

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff.