(OR) Therapy Dogs

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! Visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.

(OR) Mental Health Mondays - Stop the Stigma

Event Date: 
Monday, November 4, 2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons & OA 2014
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

Student Health and Wellness is celebrating #NoStigmaNovember, stopping the stigma of struggling with mental health and normalizing seeking help when needed is a whole campus initiative. We encouraging all members of the Lakehead community to take action to support their own mental health and to create a campus culture that supports one another and encourages those to get help when needed. 

(OR) Don't Stress the Test

Event Date: 
Monday, November 18, 2024 - 11:30am to 12:30pm EST
Event Location: 
OA 2014
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join Student Health and Wellness and the Student Success Centre for this interactive workshop to help students psychologically prepare for test and exam taking.  Learn and practice skills and strategies for preparing for and coping with the stress of tests/exams.

Sign Up Here!

(OR) DrinkSmart Spooktacular

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

Spooky season is upon us! Join Student Health and Wellness for DrinkSmart Spooktacular to prep for all your upcoming Halloween events.

  • Pick up your trick or treat kits
  • Test your knowledge about consent and safer substance use
  • Plan your Halloween costume
  • Plan for a safe night out!

(OR) Therapy Dogs at HP

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! Visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs at Heritage Place from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.

(OR) Crafternoon at HP

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join the Peer Wellness Team for a spooky crafternoon! Take a break, recharge your mind, and nurture your creativity while making some halloween crafts and decorations.

(OR) Crafternoon at HP

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

Let's get crafty! Join the Peer Wellness Team to take a break, recharge your mind, and nurture your creativity.

(OR) safeTALK

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Alumni Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

In recognition of No Stigma NovemberStudent 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!

(OR) safeTALK

Event Date: 
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 8:30am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Alumni Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact E-mail: 

safeTALK is an 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!

(OR) Sisters in Spirit

Event Date: 
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
OA 1033
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
705-330-4010 ext 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Please join us for an evening honouring our lost and stolen sisters.

This vigil will include a Sacred Fire for prayer offerings, as well as a documentary screening in room OA  1033. The documentary, Mshkawziikwewag: Strong Women, was created by one of our own community members and holds a special place in our hearts.

This event is also a space for comforting family members and friends mourning those lost to violence.

This event is offered in partnership between Orillia Native Women's Group and Lakehead University Indigenous Initiatives and Student Health and Wellness.

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