In recognition of No Stigma November, 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!

Need a quick break between classes? Come Take 10 and check out our Health & Wellness Drop-In Event — open to all students and staff!

We’re teaming up with some awesome partners to help you take charge of your health:

TBRHSC: Kick the Habit — chat with a Prevention Specialist about quitting smoking and get connected to support through the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation. Not a smoker? Learn how to stay on top of your health with info on cancer screening, nutrition, and more!

Compass North Clinic: Get your blood pressure checked and pick up easy tips for managing hypertension.

Student Health & Wellness: Chat about safe cannabis use and make informed choices that work for you.

No sign-up, no pressure — just drop in anytime in the Agora between 10 AM and 2 PM for friendly chats, quick info, and simple ways to feel your best.

Learn how to level up your ramen with fun toppings and easy flavour tricks!

🎉 Free for all students!
🗓️ Oct 29 | 12-1 PM | @ LUSU Food Resource Centre
📧 No registration required but email frc@lusu.ca to reserve a spot!

Now is the time to pause and change direction by learning how you can help yourself overcome burnout and feel healthy and positive again by dropping by our table and learning how you can fill your own cup and learn how to prevent or cope with burnout! 

Join staff from Student Health & Wellness outside main cafeteria on October 23^rd between 12pm to 2pm to learn more about tackling burnout.

Now is the time to pause and change direction by learning how you can help yourself overcome burnout and feel healthy and positive again by dropping by our table and learning how you can fill your own cup and learn how to prevent or cope with burnout! 

Join staff from Student Health & Wellness in the Agora on October 22^nd between 11am and 1pm to learn more about tackling burnout.

Welcome back, Thunderwolves! Take a break from your post–Reading Week to-do list and unwind with some furry friends. Drop by to relax, recharge, and enjoy a little puppy love before diving back into your studies.

Did you know the most common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection is none at all? That’s why regular testing is one of the best ways to take care of your health and your partners'.

Student Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s sexual health team and LUSU, is offering confidential, drop-in STI testing at The Outpost from 11 am-2 pm.

Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Quick and confidential STI testing (just a urine sample)
🍕 A free slice of pizza on us (while supplies last)
🛍️ Free sexual health supplies for future consensual fun

No appointment needed but don't forget to bring your health card! 

Come meet our on-campus Chiropractor, Dr. Tara! If you've been wondering what a chiropractor does (hint, is more than just loud cracks and back adjustments) and how they might be able to help you, drop by to meet Dr. Tara and have all your questions answered.

Dr. Tara provides on campus chiropractor appointments for students, faculty, and staff on Wednesdays at the Wellness Centre. For more information you can visit our website, or better yet, drop by and meet Dr. Tara!

Join Student Health and Wellness counsellor Holly Maki for outdoor mindfulness sessions at the fire pit by Lake Tamblyn. Take a pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful natural setting (no fire, just fresh air!).

Open to students and employees! 

Balancing academics, life, and well-being isn’t always easy but self-care can be both effective and enjoyable. Join Student Health and Wellness for a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll explore practical ways to care for yourself while managing the demands of university life. Through art and reflection, discover new strategies to recharge, de-stress, and build a self-care routine that works for you.

No artistic experience needed but we appreciate if you sign up in advance.