UW MATES

UW MATES Welcome to the WUSA MATES Peer Support program at the University of Waterloo! You can also access our live chat at https://bit.ly/38RnvVO

Please contact us to set up a virtual appointment at mates@wusa.ca or at wusa.ca/peersupport! MATES (Mentor Assistance Through Education and Support) is a one-to-one student peer support program offered by the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association in consultation with Campus Wellness. MATES provides support to students who are hoping to build social skills, or are experiencing personal or academic concerns or low-level mental health and wellness difficulties. MATES volunteers are also well-trained and knowledgeable about various resources on and off campus and can assist students through the navigation of those resources. MATES volunteers are required to go through an interview and selection process and extensive training. Services are available to students from all faculties. Students can access our services whether by referral, personally setting up an appointment, or reaching out to MATES during our drop-in hours. Please note MATES is currently offering Microsoft Teams-based, and Live chat appointments, though both drop-in and booked appointments. Please contact us at mates@wusa.ca to book a Microsoft Teams or Live Chat appointment, or visit us at www.wusa.ca/mates. Please visit https://bit.ly/38RnvVO to begin a Live Chat session. To view our hours for drop-in appointments and all modalities, please visit https://wusa.ca/services/uw-mates?fbclid=IwAR1C6KDOUQiG7Jrvdfg0cs7oPK6Rub5w9R1Qjgt9V3mHhH90DEuH-tELWhM. Peer support is currently being offered in English, Punjabi, Hindi, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Cantonese, Tagalog, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish.

Hey Warriors!!! Our peer support and wellness lounge positions are open now on WUSAs jobs and opportunities page.
11/26/2025

Hey Warriors!!! Our peer support and wellness lounge positions are open now on WUSAs jobs and opportunities page.

Come join us for a MHFA Essentials course! Check WUSAs events page for more info. Sign up is first come first serve 📋⛑️🩹...
11/06/2025

Come join us for a MHFA Essentials course! Check WUSAs events page for more info. Sign up is first come first serve 📋⛑️🩹🧠

Hey Warriors! Join us tomorrow at QNC 1502 for a movie night 🎥
11/06/2025

Hey Warriors! Join us tomorrow at QNC 1502 for a movie night 🎥

Here are the peer support and wellness lounge hours offered by our wonderful team this term! 🕰️Our wellness lounge can b...
11/05/2025

Here are the peer support and wellness lounge hours offered by our wonderful team this term! 🕰️

Our wellness lounge can be used as a quiet place to study 📚, a place to meet people 🤝, or a place to relax 🛌 and make crafts 🧵✂️ or sip tea 🫖!

Our upper-year peer support team 💪 is prepared to help you manage various situations by listening 👂 and providing you with relevant resources 🗃️ and strategies during your one-on-one session! You can schedule an appointment 📅 via the link in our bio 🔗, or simply walk in to the office 🚶‍♂️ for our peer support services 🫂.

Hey Warriors! Sign up for our Mental Health First Aid Essentials Course now. Spots are first come first serve ☺️ Check i...
11/01/2025

Hey Warriors! Sign up for our Mental Health First Aid Essentials Course now. Spots are first come first serve ☺️ Check it out on WUSA’s upcoming events page.

Meet our 2025 executives and coordinators! We are so excited to host lots of fun events and support students. Keep an ey...
10/21/2025

Meet our 2025 executives and coordinators! We are so excited to host lots of fun events and support students. Keep an eye out on our Instagram for updates about upcoming events 👀

Hey Warriors! Do midterms have you feeling burnt out?🪫Take a study break and meet new people! Join us in the Davis Cente...
10/02/2025

Hey Warriors! Do midterms have you feeling burnt out?🪫

Take a study break and meet new people! Join us in the Davis Center (DC) at 7:00 pm to embark on a glow in the dark walk from campus to FourAll Ice Cream in Uptown Waterloo! 🌟🍦🌃

Glow sticks provided, ice cream for purchase

Looking to get involved next term? Volunteer with Mates 🧡💙Learn more about becoming a peer support volunteer and apply t...
07/31/2025

Looking to get involved next term? Volunteer with Mates 🧡💙

Learn more about becoming a peer support volunteer and apply through the link in our bio! Applications close August 4th at 11:59pm.

Join us next Tuesday, July 29 for our study night in the SLC student lounge from 6:30-8:30pm!! Bring your study buddies ...
07/25/2025

Join us next Tuesday, July 29 for our study night in the SLC student lounge from 6:30-8:30pm!! Bring your study buddies and fuel your study session with refreshments 😋📚

Hey Warriors💛⭐️🌻
07/09/2025

Hey Warriors💛⭐️🌻

Register now for safeTALK training on July 19, 2025, from 9:30-1:00pm! The registration link can be found through the li...
07/06/2025

Register now for safeTALK training on July 19, 2025, from 9:30-1:00pm! The registration link can be found through the linktree in our bio.

Only $15 for Waterloo Undergraduate Students (reg $80)!!

Certificate provided upon completion.

What is safeTALK?
Su***de Alertness For Everyone (SAFE)
Learn four basic steps to recognize persons with thoughts of su***de and connect them with su***de-helping resources.

Why come to safeTALK?
Most people with thoughts of su***de invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, dismissed or avoided—leaving people more alone and at greater risk. safeTALK training prepares you to help by using TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to identify and engage people with thoughts of su***de and to connect them with further help and care.

Students who attend the training will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of the training.

Address

200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON
N2L3G5

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15198884567

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