(Barrie) Stop the Stigma: Coffee & Kickoff

Event Date: 
Monday, November 2, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am EST
Event Location: 
Barrie STEM Hub
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Student Health and Wellness is celebrating #NoStigmaNovember, a whole-campus initiative that aims to stop the stigma of struggling with mental health and normalize seeking help when needed. Stop by the Barrie STEM Hub to learn about all the upcoming events and discover simple yet powerful ways to help reduce stigma and contribute to a supportive campus community.

Whether you're new to these conversations or looking to deepen your understanding, there's something here for everyone. Let's work together to Stop the Stigma—one conversation at a time.

This event is open to students, faculty and staff! Activities and information will include:

  • Sign up for upcoming Stop the Stigma events

  • Pick up some Stop the Stigma SWAG to demonstrate your commitment to reducing stigma

  • Learn about how you can help Stop the Stigma in your classroom and work

(OR) Therapeutic Arts Workshop Series - Identity Exploration: Behind the Mask

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
OA 2005
Event Contact Name: 
Brooke Kalverda
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join Brooke Kalverda, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Professional Art Therapist, and Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, for an engaging and reflective workshop centered on creativity, identity exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Through a combination of guided reflection, creative exploration, and visual expression, participants will have the opportunity to pause, reconnect with themselves, and explore the different layers of their identity, including the roles they play, the qualities they value, and the parts of themselves that may not always be visible to others.

During the workshop, participants will be guided through a creative mask-making activity titled Behind the Mask, exploring the relationship between how they present themselves to the world and how they understand themselves internally. Through the use of colors, symbols, words, and mixed-media materials, participants will create a personalized mask representing the different aspects of their identity, including their values, experiences, interests, aspirations, and the expectations they may encounter in their everyday lives. No previous artistic experience or creative skills are required. The focus is not on creating a “perfect” piece of art, but rather on using creativity as a meaningful way to reflect, explore, and express.

This workshop offers a supportive and welcoming space to celebrate individuality, deepen self-awareness, and reflect on how our identities continue to evolve through our experiences, relationships, and environments. Participants will have the opportunity to consider what makes them unique, recognize the many dimensions of who they are, and embrace the ongoing journey of self-discovery.

Please note: While this workshop is therapeutic in nature and draws on principles of therapeutic arts and creative self-exploration, it is not Art Therapy. The workshop is educational and experiential rather than a substitute for individualized psychotherapy or formal Art Therapy services.

REGISTER HERE

There will be a maximum of 8 participants in the group. You will be notified if you are on the waitlist. 

(OR) DrinkSmart Spooktacular with SMDHU

Event Date: 
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 10:30am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Get spooky, stay safe! Join us for DrinkSmart Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed SHW event featuring SMDHU, focused on promoting safer, more informed choices around substances. Stop by to pick up helpful resources, learn practical tips for reducing substance-related risks, and enjoy some festive Halloween fun! Whether you're heading to a Halloween party or just looking to prioritize your well-being, drop by to grab some goodies and make safety part of your spooky season! 

(Barrie) DrinkSmart Spooktacular

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Barrie STEM Hub
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Get spooky, stay safe! Join us for DrinkSmart Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed SHW event focused on promoting safer, more informed choices around substances. Stop by to pick up helpful resources, learn practical tips for reducing substance-related risks, and enjoy some festive Halloween fun! Whether you're heading to a Halloween party or just looking to prioritize your well-being, drop by to grab some goodies and make safety part of your spooky season! 

(OR) DrinkSmart Spooktacular @HP

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10:30am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Get spooky, stay safe! Join us for DrinkSmart Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed SHW event focused on promoting safer, more informed choices around substances. Stop by to pick up helpful resources, learn practical tips for reducing substance-related risks, and enjoy some festive Halloween fun! Whether you're heading to a Halloween party or just looking to prioritize your well-being, drop by to grab some goodies and make safety part of your spooky season! 

(OR) Spooktacular Sexual Wellness with Peer Wellness

Event Date: 
Monday, October 26, 2026 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Stop by Simcoe Hall for Spooktacular Sexual Wellness with your Peer Wellness Educators! Pick up free sexual health resources to support safer, consensual experiences, including condoms, informational booklets, and resource cards. Plus, grab some Halloween-themed wellness merch while you’re there! Stay spooky and safe this Halloween!

(OR) WellU Wind Down: Fall into Relaxation with Peer Wellness

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orsi Learning Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Need a break? Join Student Health and Wellness for mini pumpkin painting! Take some time away from schoolwork, get creative and unwind with a fall activity. All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself! 

(OR) Take10: It's Your Move @HP

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Brooke Kalverda
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Stop by the Student Health & Wellness table to discover recreation and gym options available to you as a student! Explore supports, resources, and practical tips to help you stay active, keep moving, and prioritize your well-being, even as the weather changes and school responsibilities start to ramp up. Prioritize movement that brings you joy - because movement should feel like a celebration, not a chore.

(Barrie) Take10: It's Your Move

Event Date: 
Monday, October 19, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am EDT
Event Location: 
Barrie STEM Hub
Event Contact Name: 
Brooke Kalverda
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Stop by the Student Health & Wellness table to discover recreation and gym options available to you as a student! Explore supports, resources, and practical tips to help you stay active, keep moving, and prioritize your well-being, even as the weather changes and school responsibilities start to ramp up. Prioritize movement that brings you joy - because movement should feel like a celebration, not a chore.

(OR) Take10: Steep into Sleep @HP

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Drop by the SHW table for 10 minutes to learn more about getting a good night's rest. Grab tools and resources while sipping tea from our Wellness Tea Bar!

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