Take 10 minutes out of your day to explore what consent really means, beyond just "yes" or "no." This drop-in event is all about building confidence in communication, understanding boundaries, and learning how to support yourself and others.

What you can expect:

• Learn what consent is (and what it’s not)

• Reflect on your own boundaries and comfort zones

• Learn about resources and supports that can help you navigate consent, set healthy boundaries, and build respectful relationships

Whether you're navigating new relationships, supporting a friend, or just curious, this event gives you the tools to feel informed, empowered, and respected.

Welcome to Lakehead! Drop by 5 Ross st to connect with staff from Student Health and Wellness, learn about what health services are available to you (and how to access them), grab some giveaways, and set some intentions for healthy and successful semester.

Take 10 minutes out of your day to explore what consent really means, beyond just "yes" or "no." This drop-in event is all about building confidence in communication, understanding boundaries, and learning how to support yourself and others.

What you can expect:

• Learn what consent is (and what it’s not)

• Reflect on your own boundaries and comfort zones

• Learn about resources and supports that can help you navigate consent, set healthy boundaries, and build respectful relationships

Whether you're navigating new relationships, supporting a friend, or just curious, this event gives you the tools to feel informed, empowered, and respected.

Drop by Simcoe Hall to learn and unlearn what consent really means. Staff from Student Health and Wellness, and Huronia Transition Homes, will have information, resources, and activities all about consent and health realtionships. We'll also be giving away free FRIES! Remember, consent is:
Freely given
Reversible
Informed
Enthusiastic
Specific

Pee for Pizza! Quick, confidential, and no big deal. Drop by for a quick STI test with SMDHU - and pizza! STIs can easily fly under the radar because they often don't show any symptoms. That's why it's a good idea to check once in a while so that you know your status!  What to expect: You'll have a private conversation with a nurse, do a quick urine sample, grab some free sexual health supplies, and have a slice of pizza!

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.

This workshop is free for all Lakehead students, faculty, and staff.

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

Registration is required, space is limited.

Sign Up Here.

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.

This workshop is free for all students, faculty, and staff.

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

Registration is required, space is limited.

Sign Up Here.

Take a break and recharge with a free outdoor yoga! Led by certified yoga instructor Kassandra Nelson, these welcoming sessions are suitable for all experience levels.  Yoga mats provided (limited supply, though, so please bring your own if you can!)

What to expect:

• Beginner-friendly, with modifications provided to increase the difficulty if you want
• 45 minutes long (Arriving a little late or need to leave early? No problem at all, just jump on an open mat (or roll out your own) and join in!)
• Mats provided
• Drop-in: no need to sign up in advance, but you can if you want, and we'll send you a reminder email! Sign up here

Take a break and recharge with a free outdoor yoga! Led by certified yoga instructor Kassandra Nelson, these welcoming sessions are suitable for all experience levels.  Yoga mats provided (limited supply, though, so please bring your own if you can!)

What to expect:

• Beginner-friendly, with modifications provided to increase the difficulty if you want
• 45 minutes long (Arriving a little late or need to leave early? No problem at all, just jump on an open mat (or roll out your own) and join in!)
• Mats provided
• Drop-in: no need to sign up in advance, but you can if you want, and we'll send you a reminder email! Sign up here

Take a break and recharge with a free outdoor yoga! Led by certified yoga instructor Kassandra Nelson, these welcoming sessions are suitable for all experience levels.  Yoga mats provided (limited supply, though, so please bring your own if you can!)

What to expect:

• Beginner-friendly, with modifications provided to increase the difficulty if you want
• 45 minutes long (Arriving a little late or need to leave early? No problem at all, just jump on an open mat (or roll out your own) and join in!)
• Mats provided
• Drop-in: no need to sign up in advance, but you can if you want and we'll send you a reminder email! Sign up here