HCC Wellness at UTM
3359 Mississauga Rd L7A4T7 Mississauga, ON, Canada

Hey #UTM, here’s a friendly reminder that you are never alone, and that help is always available should you ever need it. Reach out to a friend or loved one, or connect with resources such as the HCC, Good2Talk or MySSP to speak to a professional. We are here for you. #mentalhealth #takecare #bewell #askforhelp #bewellutm UTM Health & Counselling Centre l 905-828-5255... Need to speak to a doctor or counsellor? The UTM Health & Counselling Centre is here to help you with any health related questions or concerns you may have. Give us a call to speak to one of our staff or email us at [email protected]. Our Hours of Operation are Mon, Tues & Fri from 9 am - 5 pm and Wed & Thurs from 9 am - 7:30 pm. In case of an acute emergency and/or for after-hours urgent support, dial 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency department. Good2Talk Helpline | 1-866-925-5454 Good2Talk is a free, confidential service for post-secondary students in Ontario, available 24/7/365. By calling 1-866-925-5454, post-secondary students in Ontario can receive professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being. Good2Talk also has a text-based service available - simply text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 to get started. MySSP | Download the MySSP app on your phone’s App Store. You can also access the service 24/7 by calling 1-844-451-9700 | Outside of North America, call 001-416-380-6578 My Student Support Program (MySSP) provides University of Toronto students with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to students. You can call or chat with a counsellor directly from your phone whenever, wherever you are for a range of concerns. @uoftmississauga

Surviving a Break-up Facilitator: Lauren Drouillard, MSW, RSW Date: Monday, November 16 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Zoom... There's no getting around it - breakups can be rough! They are also a natural part of dating that tons of people go through each day, so rest assured - you are not alone. We will come together in this workshop to create a supportive space to learn new skills for best taking care of ourselves and our mental health during a breakup. Registration link in bio.

Building Assertive Communication Skills: A workshop Facilitator: Lauren Drouillard, MSW, RSW Date: Tuesday, November 10 Time: 2-3pm Location: Zoom... In this workshop, we will destigmatize the gendered idea that asserting ourselves is something that is 'mean', and instead reframe this skill as a bold and direct way of owning and expressing our needs. We will support each other in discussing what can make being assertive hard, as well as learning new skills for assertive communication, which can help us in getting what we want, while being respectful and respected. Registration link in bio.

Writing for Self-Care Facilitator: Madeline Keogh, M.Ed., RP, CCC Thursday, November 5, 3-4pm via Zoom... Location: Zoom Writing is a simple practice that can tap our creativity and self-expression and offer another tool for caring for ourselves and our well-being. In this small group, one-hour workshop we will work through short, fun exercises to learn more about ourselves and make space for expressing ourselves in the moment. A chance to share writing pieces will be provided for those who are interested. Registration link in bio.

#PeersSupportingPeers Join us for weekly Wellness Workshops led by Upper-year UTM Peer Mentors - taking place throughout the month of November! Attendance is CCR approved!... Drop in. Judgment-free. Register now at: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca//personal-cou/groups-workshops (Link also in bio) @uoftmississauga

Register now (link in bio) Try Self Compassion Facilitator: Madeline Keogh... Date: Thursday, Oct 15th, 2020 Time: 3:00 4:00 pm Location: Zoom (Invitation will be sent the evening before the workshop) Are you your own worst critic? Give yourself a break and stop being so hard on yourself! We all know that is easier to say than to do. This 1-hour virtual workshop will introduce you to the benefits of being less self-critical and more compassionate to yourself. You will learn the key features of self-compassion and explore ways you can begin to cultivate kindness and appreciation toward yourself.