Education & Support Programs
Student Recovery Community (SRC)
The Student Recovery Community is a peer support program for UofG students in recovery or curious to explore their relationship with alcohol or drugs. It is a safe space on campus established by and for students with lived experience of addiction and recovery.
The SRC provides opportunities for students to support one another on their chosen recovery pathway. The SRC supports all pathways of recovery – from harm reduction to abstinence, we support everyone no matter what their journey looks like. Peer support meetings are open to all UofG students who struggle with addiction or are curious to explore their relationship with substances or addictive behaviours. Abstinence is not a requirement for participation
If you're interested in joining the SRC or learning more about the group, send us an email at student.recovery@uoguelph.ca letting us know you're interested and we’ll send you the meeting location.
“As far as what the SRC has given me... it’s allowed me to connect with like-minded people so I don’t feel as alone.” – SRC participant
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USHINE
USHINE is an empowering peer-to-peer mentorship program that helps students reach and sustain their wellness goals. You will be matched with a trained peer mentor who will work with you through the semester in one-on-one meetings to identify your wellness goals and assist you in making a personalized plan, with an overall goal to help you develop long-term habits to boost your well-being. Typically you will meet with your mentor 2-6 times, depending on your needs and goals!
Students often make goals around nutrition, sleep, physical activity, making friends, changing substance use behaviours and so much more!
Register for USHINE today, or contact us at ushine@uoguelph.ca
The Body Project
The Body Project is a workshop that aims to promote positive body image, reduce body shaming, and encourage folks to accept themselves as they are. This workshop is offered virtually over 2 weeks (2 x 2 hour sessions). Students can register for upcoming sessions via Gryphlife.
Connect with us at wellness@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Student Support Circles
The Graduate Student Support Circles (GSSC) is a group of graduate student participants and graduate student facilitators, who come together weekly to provide social and emotional support for each other.
The GSSC provides a confidential safe space unique and specific to graduate students and facilitates open dialogue to build supportive relationships among participants. New circles start each semester.
Connect with us at grad.circle@uoguelph.ca
Thriving in Action
Thrive: Workshops for Mental Wellness and Academic Success integrates techniques for building motivation, optimism, and resilience with advanced learning strategies that hone time management, note-taking, and exam preparation skills. In each workshop, presented collaboratively by the Library and Student Wellness, students learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies.
See the library's Events Calendar for information on upcoming Thriving in Action workshops. You can also request a Thrive workshop for your class or student group.
For more information, connect with us at thriving@uoguelph.ca
Gryphon's Empowered by Movement (GEM)
GEM is a program designed to help students with their mood through the power of physical activity. You’ll be paired with a Buddy, who will help incorporate different forms of physical activity, like walking, fitness classes and weights, in a way that fits into your daily life. Buddies will also be a source of encouragement and accountability throughout the program. You must be referred to the GEM program by a UofG Counsellor, Navigator, SAS Advisor, Student Support Network volunteer or USHINE mentor.
For more information, connect with us at gem@uoguelph.ca
Wellness & Dragons
Wellness & Dragons is a 6-week peer-to-peer program that develops students' skills & confidence as well as improving mental well-being, through playing Dungeons & Dragons.
This program is intended for those who are new to, or who have limited experience with roleplaying games like D&D, those who are looking for a new creative outlet to support your mental well-being, and those who are looking to build social connections. Participates are taught everything you need to know and supplies are provided.
Groups typically start mid-semester (October and February) and run through the remainder of the semester. Students can register for upcoming sessions via Gryphlife.
Connect with us at wellness@uoguelph.ca
SHINE Mental Well-Being Groups
Facilitated by Student Wellness Services trained facilitators, SHINE is a 7-session, cohort-based (meaning with the same folks for all 7 sessions) interactive workshop that aims to help students learn resiliency building skills and boost overall well-being.
Topics include: mindfulness, gratitude, optimism, self-compassion. effective stress management strategies, and more.
Groups typically start a few weeks into the semester. Students can register for upcoming sessions via Gryphlife.
Connect with us at wellness@uoguelph.ca