In honour of the It's Your Move: 100 Hour Challenge starting in May, join Student Health & Wellness for Drop-In Pickleball! Meet us at the Rotary Place Tennis Courts for fun and movement! No experience is necessary; beginners are welcome! All equipment will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

As part of CMHA Mental Health Week’s focus on connection, we invite faculty and staff to drop in and connect with the people, spaces, and supports that make up Student Health and Wellness.

This is a great chance to meet the team, ask questions, and better understand how to connect students to the right supports so that we can work together to support student wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence in referring students or simply want to see what we offer, we’d love to welcome you in. Resources will be available, and staff will be on hand to chat.

Join Student Health and Wellness for a short walk outdoors to connect with others, appreciate nature, and recharge. Open to all members of the Lakehead community. We will meet in front of Simcoe Hall and walk towards rotary place and either walk around the pond, or along the trails in scouts valley depending on the preference of the group.

The Lakehead community is invited to come together and connect over a game of Super Smash Bros! Drop by and challenges your friends, peers, and colleagues, and engage in a little friendly competition to strengthen belonging and connection. No skill or expertise is required! And those who prefer to spectate are more than welcome to join.

As part of CMHA Mental Health Week’s focus on connection, Student Health and Wellness is offering safeTALK, an evidence-based training that helps you recognize and respond to someone who may be thinking about suicide. This session is offered at no cost to Lakehead students, staff, and faculty. Registration is required.

safeTALK prepares participants to become suicide-alert helpers by building practical, hands-on skills you can use in everyday situations—whether in the classroom, workplace, or community.

In this training, you will:

• Learn to recognize opportunities to support someone who may be having thoughts of suicide
• Develop skills to engage in a supportive conversation and connect individuals to appropriate resources
• Practice a clear, practical intervention model—similar to First Aid/CPR training—to respond with confidence

This workshop is especially valuable for those in helping or student-facing roles but is open to anyone interested in strengthening their ability to support others. The skills gained are meaningful, transferable, and can make a real difference in someone’s life.

Register Here.

Need some fuel to start your day? You're invited to Breakfast Bar! Happening every Thursday from 9am - 11am, drop by to make your own breakfast, learn some low-cost and nutritious breakfast recipes and cost-saving strategies, and connect with peers. We will occasionally have special guests present to share information about timely topics.

Breakfast will include toast and yogurt, both with a variety of toppings that will rotate each week. On occasion, we'll also have special feature items for you to try!

This program is generously funded by Alumni and Friends through Lakehead's Food Security Committee.

Offered in partnership by Student Health and Wellness, LUSU, and Lakehead International.

To help get you through exams, the Student Affairs department is offering build-your-own Exam Kits in Simcoe Hall! Stop by any time from April 9th - 20th to get what you need to have a healthy and successful exam period.  Kit items include:

• Fruits
• Granola bars and other snacks
• School supplies
• Fidgets
• Study and stress management tips
• And more!

You've got this, Thunderwolves!

To celebrate Earth Day, the Lakehead community is invited to come together for a Spring Cleanup - help clean up our community, enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and connect with others.  We'll meet in front of Simcoe Hall at 12pm, and then wander out towards University Ave and see where the litter takes us! 

You're also welcome to join us in Alumni Commons for refreshments and board games afterwards.

Garbage bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

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

Sign Up Here

Please note Breakfast Bar will be in OA 2006 this week! We'll be back to Alumni Commons next week,

With exams fast approaching, staff from Student Success will be at Breakfast Bar this week to share some study tips and help you feel prepared and confident heading into the final stretch of the semester. Drop by to grab some fuel to start your day and connect with Student Success!

This program is generously funded by Alumni and Friends through Lakehead's Food Security Committee.

Offered in partnership by Student Health and Wellness, LUSU, and Lakehead International.

Final papers, deadlines, and exam prep can make the end of the semester feel overwhelming. That’s why Student Health & Wellness is inviting you to press pause at Unstudy Spot: The dining hall has had some new features added to help you unwind, recharge, and give your brain a well-deserved break.

Join us there for a cozy, judgment-free environment where studying is officially off the agenda. Spend a few minutes, or stay awhile. building with LEGO, trying out low-key arts and crafts, or simply relaxing in a calm space away from the hustle of finals.

Whether you want to get creative, clear your mind, or just take a breath between classes, Unstudy Spot is the perfect place to reset and wrap up the semester feeling a little lighter.

Drop-in times:
9:00–11:30 AM
1:00–3:30 PM

Come by, slow down, and give yourself a moment to relax, recharge, and look ahead to spring and summer.