College Resources
If a student is feeling overwhelmed, where should I go?
Counselling Services, which can be accessed under the Student Life Tab or in A2 wing of the Sutherland Campus, or Health Services at Frost Campus (Room 254)
Where can students go in the community to receive support?
In Peterborough: contact the Community Counselling and Resource Centre
In Lindsay: contact Community Counselling at Ross Memorial Hospital
What percentage of the world suffers from mental illness?
Mental health and substance use disorders affect 13% of the world's population.
Where can a student go to learn about wellness strategies?
Counselling Services offer workshops on Mental Health, Stress Management, Dealing with Isolation in association with the Canadian Mental Health Association. These workshops are CCR eligible.
___________ is the medicine.
Laughter.
If a feeling anxious when trying to organize my schedule, where should I go?
Academic Supports can be accessed through the Student Life Tab, specifically the Tutoring and Academic Skills option which has great self directed options for getting organized, or you can book an appointment with a Learning Strategist for one on one support.
What options are there for students who are more comfortable accessing mental health supports by text?
GOOD2TALK is a free, confidential service for all postsecondary students that is available 24/7
Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 to be connected with a trained Crisis Responder or contact them through Facebook Messenger
How common are mental health problems?
1 in 5 will experience a mental illness in a given year.
What are wellness strategies?
A wellness program is a comprehensive health initiative designed to maintain or improve well-being through proper diet, exercise, stress management, and illness prevention.
This Joker has been candid and open about his journey with mental illness, he's a real Ace.
Jim Carrey
Working out helps with my stress, where can I go to hit the gym, swim, shoot hoops, etc.
At Sutherland you can check out the Peterborough Sports and Wellness Center and at Frost Campus you can access the Lindsay Recreation Complex.
Where can a student go to find information about mental health in languages other than English?
Visit mindyourmind.ca for resources in French, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, Inuktitut and Punjabi
Students who speak Mandarin can receive assistance through GOOD2TALK by texting GOOD2TALKON to 686868
What age group has the highest rate of depression?
The percentage of adults who experienced any symptoms of depression was highest among those aged 18–29 (21.0%)
True or False: All wellness strategies work for all people.
False.
This Pop Star has us giving her all of the Applause Applause for her PTSD advocacy.
Lady Gaga.
If a Student had an IEP (Independent Education Plan) in high school, where can they access similar accessibility resources at Fleming?
Students can connect with AES or Accessibility Education Services through the Student Life Tab.
What organization provides mental health services to 1.3 million Canadians every year?
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and they have a Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge chapter!
Who is affected by Mental Illness?
Mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time either through their own experience, or that of a family member, friend or colleague.
True or False: Sleeping 8 hours a night is a Wellness Strategy.
True.
What is a Social Determinate of Health?
Social determinants of health (SDOH) have a major impact on people's health, well-being, and quality of life. Examples of SDOH include: Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods.
Learning online can be lonely, how can students get connected to their peers?
Students can check out the Get Involved section of the Student Life Tab for lots of ways to get connected or they can reach out to their Peer Mentors through our twice weekly Drop-In Cafes or by emailing peermentoring@flemingcollege.ca or even through the Fleming Mobile App.
Where can students/staff/community members go if they want support while a family member or loved one is experiencing mental illness?
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario has a Peterborough Support Group
Is recovery from mental illness possible?
Most people diagnosed with a mental health condition can experience relief from their symptoms and live a satisfying life by actively participating in an individualized treatment plan. An effective treatment plan may include medication, psychotherapy and peer support groups.
True or False: Fleming has a walking club.
True! Follow @FlemingSAC for more info!
When is World Mental Health Day?