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.

The Wellness Education team offers a range of interactive programming led by peers and professionals to promote and encourage healthy choices and behaviour.

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 Brantfor and Waterloo community, or connect with one of these resources:

Bounce Back Ontario
Mind Your Mind
Good2Talk
OK2BME A set of support services for youth in Waterloo Region
Coping with Grief and Loss

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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.

Wellness Education

Find wellness resources and programming led by peers and professionals to promote and encourage you to make healty choices and engage in health behaviours.

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, Laurier students may be eligible to have up to $300.00 of your registration fee covered for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), safeTALK, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

To apply for funding:

Find your training. Visit Opening Minds for MHFA. Visit LivingWorks for safeTALK and ASIST.
Complete this form to request funding. We will email you to let you know when it has been approved. Please note that you will not be reimbursed until after you successfully complete the training.
Register for your training, and make sure you keep your receipt.
Complete this form again when you have successfully finished the training. Don't forget to send us your receipt and certificate of completion.

You will be reimbursed up to $300.00 of the cost of your training by cheque or direct deposit. If you have questions, please email us at wellnessed@wlu.ca

More Feet on the Ground is an online mental health education program that teaches you how to recognize, respond to, and refer individuals experiencing mental health issues. This online certificate is eligible for recognition on the Laurier Experience Record.

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