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Mental Health Resources

At Laurier, we know that positive mental health is essential to student success, and we are committed to ensuring that every student feels supported.  Visit the Student Mental Health Framework page for more information about our whole-campus approach to mental health.

The Student Wellness Centre offers physical, emotional, and mental health services to support you in a welcoming, non-judgemental environment.

I Am in Crisis: Mental Health Assistance

If you are suicidal or do not think you can keep yourself safe right now, call or text 988, the Suicide Crisis Helpline.

For on-campus support, contact Special Constable Service at 519.885.3333.

You can also contact any of the following mental health resources:

  • Here 24/7 at 1.844.437.3247 offers crisis support and referrals (Waterloo Region)
  • Good2Talk at 1.866.925.5454 offers telephone counselling and referrals (Ontario-wide)

If you need care outside of Student Wellness Centre hours, see our Urgent and After-Hours Care page for a list of resources.

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Counselling Resources

Whether you're navigating the challenges of student life or your personal life, we're here to support you in getting the help you need to get well. Here are some resources that you can connect with for counselling support. 

Student Wellness Centre

Find counselling and mental health support as a registered student. We offer counselling services in person, by phone or by video.

Indigenous Student Support

If you're in need of personal support, connect with Indigenous Student Services.

Additional Resources

Visit our Off-Campus Counselling Resources page for a list of counselling services in the Brantford and Waterloo community, or connect with one of these resources:

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Staying Well

We are here to support you and help you stay well. We offer a variety of resources and activities to help support your mental health.

I Move My Mood

I Move My Mood is a peer-to-peer program offered by Athletics and Recreation to give students  an opportunity to improve their mental health and wellbeing through exercise and recreational activity.

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Mental Health Training for Students

With continued support from the Dixon Foundation and the Campus Experience Fund, Laurier faculty, staff, and students may be eligible to have up to $500/person of their registration fee covered for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), safeTALK, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Training supported by this funding includes Opening Minds for MHFA, LivingWorks for safeTALK and ASIST, and More Feet on the Ground online mental health education programs. 

To apply for funding, please visit the Campus Experience Fund – Conferences and Training Stream Eligibility and Application form. 

If you have any questions about this funding or the application process, please reach out to campusexperiencefund@wlu.ca.

Connect with Us

For up-to-date hours, see the Health and Wellness page.

Waterloo

E: wellness@wlu.ca 
T: 548.889.3239

Second floor, Student Services Building

Brantford

E: lbwellnesscentre@wlu.ca 
T: 548.889.5588

Second floor, Student Centre, 103 Darling St.

Milton

E: lbwellnesscentre@wlu.ca 
T: 548.889.5588

555 Industrial Drive