Mental Health Training for Students, Student Leaders, and Student Staff 

Student Wellness and Equitable Learning is offering training for students on how to understand mental health and recognize when a peer needs support. This training operationalizes the goals of the Well-being Strategy and our goal to promote mental health literacy at Humber College and University Guelph-Humber.  

This 90-minute session is designed to assist students with identifying when a peer is experiencing difficulty or distress. Participants will learn to recognize the signs that a peer needs help, and strategies and skills for having a supportive conversation. A list of on- and off- campus will be available for participants. The workshop is interactive with case studies and strategies and part of the college's efforts to raise awareness of student mental health. Students will receive CCR recognition for completing the training.  

Departments, Managers, and Program Coordinators can submit a request for training via the Workshop Request Form.

The form above can also be used to request the Recognize, Respond and Support Learners in Distress workshop designed to help faculty and staff with taking steps to support learners experiencing difficulties, provide referrals to resources, as well as self-care tips.

Please note that a section of the corridor on the second floor of the LRC building at North Campus, between the service elevator and Barrett CTI bridge, will remain closed for construction until August 18.

Access to the second floor from the service elevator will be restricted for emergencies only.

Please view the attached constructed notice for alternate routes.

The deadline to complete the SFQs is this Friday, August 11.

If you have already enabled the SFQs for your course, then you are all set! Please note:

• Set 20 minutes of in-class time for students to complete the SFQs
• Only students can access the SFQ link. You may check with your students to verify that your SFQ is active
• Check your Humber email for SFQ updates on viewing response rates and results

Please connect with the Innovative Learning Support Centre if you need support.

SFQ Contest for Students

Note, to maximize the SFQ completion rate, there is a competition for students who complete their SFQs.

At the end of each SFQ, students will receive a link to the contest rules and entry form to fill out to enter a random draw for a chance to win one (1) of these prizes: 

• Grand Prize: A choice between an iPhone 14 or an iPad Pro 11"
• Secondary Prizes: One (1) of fifteen (15) $50 e-gift cards

Students are allowed to submit one (1) contest entry per completed questionnaire. This contest is running now and closes at 11:59 p.m. on August 13, 2023. Students will have access to the contest terms and conditions when they click the link provided after their SFQ has been submitted.

At Humber, we value the health and well-being of our staff and students and want to support YOU every step of the way. 

To support this commitment, Humber has launched humber.ca/healthyYOU, an online healthy community hub that is a central site for well-being resources for students and employees. 

The Hub also includes Humber’s Well-being Strategy, which focuses on four pillars: mental, physical, financial, and social health and well-being. We provide support to the overall health and well-being of our employees through a variety of resources and initiatives. 

To support our employees’ mental health and well-being, the following resources are available: 

• CAAT Group Benefits Program 
  Through CAAT Group Benefits, eligible Humber employees have access to financial coverage to support their mental and physical health. 

• TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) 
  TELUS Health provides all employees with access to online resources on topics such as health and well-being, career and workplace, financial security, and life-events. Full-time employees also have access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

• Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness 
  With a strong focus on healthy living, research and innovation, and community connections, Humber’s Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness (CIHW) is a powerful advocate for change, helping to create solutions that support a healthier tomorrow for everyone, no matter where they live, what they have, or who they are. CIHW runs the following programs: 

• Healthy Breaks @ Humber 
  Healthy Breaks @ Humber is an initiative that allows faculty and staff to book a short 10-minute break during the workday, in the middle of a meeting or class to refresh the body and mind. Research has shown that taking healthy breaks during the day can help improve mental health, lower anxiety, and help refocus the mind. Taking a healthy break can increase productivity, lessen body aches and pains, improve creativity, and increase engagement. These student-led sessions can be offered as either a stretch break or a mindfulness break. 

• Mindfulness @ Humber 
  In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and tranquility is essential for our overall well-being. Join us for a transformative mindfulness meditation session, where you can recharge, find inner calm, and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself.  Virtual and in-person sessions are offered throughout the year, sign up for a time that works for you. 

• Wellness Coaching @Humber 
  In the winter term each year, the Wellness Coaching Program offers free 1:1 coaching to employees on their personal health and wellness goals. Led by the students in Humber's Wellness Coaching Graduate Program and using a strengths-based and non-judgmental approach, Wellness Coaches support employees with identification and implementation of specific goals related to physical, social, mental, emotional or relational wellness. 

Look out for the “ Another Healthy You Initiative” sign highlighting events, resources, and initiatives that Humber offers to support your mental, financial, physical and social health and well-being! 

Employee resources to support financial health and well-being will be posted in the Communiqué next week. Stay tuned!