Student Alliance for Mental Health (SAMH)

12/12/2018

New opportunity! From January 23rd - April 3rd, Carleton's FITA counsellors are hosting group workshops that focus on helping students to become more mindful, optimistic, accepting of themselves, and able to work towards their goals.

Sound like something you'd find helpful? Learn more about it below!

The FITA program will be running a group workshop in the Winter 2019 semester called Thriving in Action (TIA), based around principles of positive psychology. This group will be facilitated by Dr. Sara Antunes-Alves, FITA Manager and Registered Psychologist, and Genna Pearce, FITA Team Lead and Regi...

09/03/2018

'Like Hunter, many autistic adults struggle to receive good care from doctors and hospitals. These individuals often find it difficult to communicate with healthcare professionals and are misunderstood or ignored. They’re less likely to have their routine health needs met, from dental check-ups to tetanus vaccinations. “I think that as an autistic person, I’ve had to habituate to other people’s rules and comfort levels,” Hunter says.'

Adults on the spectrum frequently have a range of other conditions — but they rarely get the help they need

05/30/2018

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health has a job opening for Youth Team Lead (full-time)!

"The Youth Team Lead will guide the mental wellness youth team in their roles and be responsible for
program targets and deadlines while also assuming a hands-on role in supporting youth 16-24 to
transition from care of CAS or formal customary care."

First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates will be given priority. Deadline to apply is June 2nd at 11:59PM.

Job Posting:http://wabano.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Youth-Team-Lead-Mental-Wellness-2018.pdf

More about Wabano: http://wabano.com/about/who-we-are/

03/21/2018

"Without these services I certainly wouldn’t have done as well as I did and I likely wouldn’t have graduated at all!" Testimonial from Alice Krabbe|We Support , http://ow.ly/OGyY30j4Q5u

03/20/2018

In support of our campus counsellors and other employees during their labour dispute, March 2018.

03/13/2018

Stop in at Ojikwanong (228 Paterson Hall) tomorrow evening for some free food and a discussion with two-spirit elder, MaNee Chacaby! This event is free and open to all.

Stop in tomorrow evening for a feast and talk with two-spirit elder MaNee Chacaby in Ojigkwanong (228 Paterson Hall).

MaNee is an Ojibwa-Cree le***an elder and the author of "A Two-Spirit Journey", an autobiographical recounting of her life and the experiences that shaped her.

This event is free and open to all! Food will also be provided before the talk begins

03/12/2018

Hey, Carleton students! If you currently access, have accessed in the past, or are waiting to access counselling on campus, consider submitting a testimonial in support of our campus counsellors as they picket for their pensions with their union, CUPE 2424!

Let the University know why mental health services on campus are important to you and a vital service for students.

https://samhcarleton.com/support-our-counsellors/

If you are a student who accesses, used to access, or is waiting to access counselling services on campus, we want to hear your voice. The disruptions in counselling services that are happen…

03/12/2018

We in SAMH believe that Carleton University (Official) needs to better value our counsellors and other CUPE 2424 staff, and we support the union's call to protect their financial futures.

CC: Interim President, Alastair Summerlee; VP Finance, Michel Piche; Assistant VP–Human Resources, Rob Thomas To Carleton University and its representatives, We in the Student Alliance for Me…

03/01/2018

We are all set and ready to have a good time this evening! Join us at the GSRC (427 UC) between 6-9PM if you'd like to take a break or learn to knit or just sit around with good company.

https://www.facebook.com/events/699889930400999/

02/26/2018

Wish there were an easier, cheaper way to find a counsellor? We think Inkblottherapy's video counselling services is worth checking out!

Their 1-on-1 counselling sessions are half the average cost in Canada and most of their counsellors can accept private insurance. For Carleton students, this means your student health plan almost completely covers a half-hour session, which runs at $37.50 across the board.

The initial booking process for a 1-on-1 session lets you specify what expertise you'd like your counsellor to have, and it gives you a chance to explain any other specifics you're seeking in your own words. You are then given a selection of counsellors who best match your needs.

And all this without even having to get out of bed. Which is the main reason we think it's worth a shot. 😉

(InkBlot is a new and growing organisation, so if you find you've got feedback on how they can refine their services or make them more accessible, email them at support@inkblottherapy.com to let them know!)

Completely secure and affordable video counselling with a psychotherapist selected for you based on your needs and preferences. Get help any time, any place. You deserve to feel better.