May 3-9 is the Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) Mental Health Week.
No matter the day, though, Niagara College staff and students are encouraged to connect with resources to help and support their mental health and wellbeing, particularly during these times of extreme anxiety and isolation.
Confidential counselling services are available through the College's Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services. Appointments can be booked by emailing [email protected], or by calling 905-735-2211, ext. 7778 (Welland Campus) or 905-641-2252, ext. 4409 (Daniel J. Patterson Campus at Niagara-on-the-Lake).
Counselling services is available to help with resolving academic difficulties, relationship difficulties, mental health and wellness, peer tutoring services, personal crises, substance use/abuse, anxiety, educational planning, finances and transition to community services.
The CMHA Niagara Branch is also hosting free virtual classes to help people refresh, rejuvenate and recharge their mental health. Topics include eating to optimize brain health, gut health and mental health, and discover peace stress relief.
More information about Mental Health Week, the focus of which is helping people name and express emotions, is available at mentalhealthweek.ca.
