Student Health and Wellness invites instructors and faculty to visit the Wellness Centre to discuss mental health at Lakehead. Check out the Wellness Centre to learn about what supports and services are available to students and what resources can be incorporated into your practice and classroom to support student well-being.
Open to faculty and staff.
As part of Thrive Week, Student Health and Wel
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.
Join us for a Staff and Faculty Open House at Student Health and Wellness! This is your chance to explore the services and supports available to our students and learn how we can collaborate to foster a healthier, thriving campus community.
Take a tour of our space, meet our dedicated team, and discover how you can play a role in embedding wellness into your work. Enjoy light refreshments, engage in meaningful conversations, and leave with resources to better support our students—and yourselves!
Open to staff and faculty.
Come and enjoy some quality time with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. ? ? ?
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need a break from studying, or simply love dogs, this visit is a perfect opportunity to press paws with some furry friends!
Open to students, faculty, and staff!
Take a break and drop by Thunderwolves Thrive in the Agora! This casual, drop-in event is open to all members of the Lakehead community. Connect with your fellow Thunderwolves, enjoy light refreshments, and grab some exclusive giveaways provided by Bell Let’s Talk.
Representatives from Student Health and Wellness and Human Resources will be on hand to share information about the many well-being supports available to students, staff, and faculty. Whether you’re looking for resources, a conversation, or just a moment to relax, this event is for you.
Join us in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room for sun salutations and downward-facing dogs this semester.
Student Health and Wellness is happy to offer FREE yoga to Lakehead students, faculty and staff. Classes are led by a qualified instructor. no experience or registration is required.
Some mats and props are available but bring your own if you have one.
Open to students, faculty, and staff!
Take a break and enjoy some quality family time at our Family Movie Matinee! We'll be watching Paddington 2.
This free event offers a cozy and fun activity to relax, connect, and recharge together.
Bring your little ones and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment with a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn will be provided.
Open to students, faculty and staff.
Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Wednesday in our activity room.
No experience necessary – whether you are new to mindfulness or practice regularly, having the support of a group can help strengthen your practice.
Open to all Lakehead students, staff and faculty.
Sometimes, it's the little things that mean the most. Drop by the HP library to indulge in 2 of our favourite little things: therapy dogs and pizza! And while you're there, add a note of the little things that bring you joy in the Happiness Jar.
Therapy Dogs will be here from 12-1pm. Pizza will arrive around 12:30pm, and available while it lasts.
This event is open to students, faculty, and staff, however, please save the pizza for students only.
