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Mental Health and
Well-Being Fund
Mental Health and Well-Being Fund
The Mental Health and Well-being fund was established in January 2018 and supports existing and emerging on-campus programs to promote mental health, resiliency and well-being for U of G students. Funds raised to date have supported the following programs; the Student Support Network, Gryphon Gifts, Library Stress Busters program, the Graduate Mental Health Conference and Letters in Residence program.
#GryphonGifts
On Giving Tuesday (December 3), the University of Guelph set out to raise enough money to buy 500 students breakfast during the often stressful exam season. Thanks to generous alumni and donors, we crushed our goal and raised $11,294 for the U of G Mental Health and Well-being Fund. This means we were able to fuel even more students for success, and we also supported student wellness programs on campus.
On Wednesday, December 4, the first #GryphonGifts Pop-Up breakfast was held in the Library. Staff, faculty and alumni volunteered to hand out breakfast sandwiches, fruit and coffee (along with special notes of encouragement) to 250 grateful students. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we increased our order and handed out 750 breakfast sandwiches over three days, with additional pop-ups in the Guelph Gryphons Athletic Centre and the University Centre. More than 20 alumni and campus community members volunteered handing out sandwiches. It was truly a feel-good experience for everyone involved, and judging by the gratitude of the student recipients, it was really well received.
Graduate Mental Health Conference
The Graduate Mental Health Conference is a student-run event that promotes mental health awareness and resources for graduate students. The conference features keynote speakers and sessions on self-care, mindfulness, and mental health.
Attendees learn about on- and off-campus resources, and even take home a Mental Health Kit. Most importantly, the conference is a platform for students to share research about mental health, while encouraging open discussion and collaboration among peers, faculty, and mental health professionals.
Student Support Network
The Student Support Network (SSN), currently located at Raithby House, is a central component of the Wellness Education Centre at the University of Guelph. The SSN is a drop-in, peer-support network where extensively trained student volunteers listen and support to students who need mental health information, referrals, or the opportunity to talk to a peer who understands.
At the SSN, volunteers see students struggling with anxiety, depression, and homesickness— volunteers are equipped to offer a listening ear and connect students with the right resources.
Library Exam Stress Busters
The McLaughlin Library created Exam Stress Busters (ESB) to help students during a time that can sometimes feel overwhelming. For two and a half weeks each semester, library programming takes place that helps students navigate this busy time. Events and activities are supported by campus departments and colleges — and everything is free for students.
From decreasing anxiety, to encouraging self-confidence and mindfulness, ESB activities focus on health and well-being, so students can feel their best — and do their best — during exam season.
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