This group is for international students looking for help with stress management and connection with fellow international students in a supportive space. You can discuss any challenge you face. It doesn’t have to be related to your international status.

Facilitators of French Support Group: Bernadette Ingungu (psychotherapist) and a student mentor

Facilitators of English Support Group: Adriana Oatu and Pierre Bercy (psychotherapists)

Meeting Schedule

This drop-in group meets in person at the Student Health and Wellness Centre - Minto Sports Complex, 801 King Edward Avenue, Room N203 (2nd floor), Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5.

No sessions are currently scheduled.

If you have questions, send us an email.

This group is for graduate students looking for help with stress management and connection with fellow graduate students in a supportive space. The graduate student support group is offered by two uOttawa staff who specifically work in supporting graduate students. The group is a way for graduate students from any faculty to connect with each other in a safe space and offer support to each other.

This is a confidential and judgment-free space.

Respect for each other's privacy and experiences is expected.

Facilitators: Corey MacDonald (Student and Campus Support Specialist) 

Meeting schedule

This bilingual drop-in group is offered in-person at 100 Marie-Curie Priv., room 341B.

No sessions are currently scheduled.

If you have questions, send us an email.

University can be challenging to navigate. It also presents amazing opportunities for living your best life and expressing yourself in new and affirming ways. The group is open to 2SLGBTQIA+ students who are interested in exploring identity, coping with ups and downs, and building community.

This is a confidential and judgment-free space. Respect for each other's privacy and experiences is expected.

Facilitators: a Psychotherapist and Student Support Coordinator from the Student Health and Wellness Centre

Meeting schedule

This bilingual drop-in group is offered in-person. The location will be confirmed once you register. 

No sessions are currently scheduled.

If you have questions, send us an email.

Are you a University of Ottawa student struggling with ADHD? Do you find it challenging to manage your academic responsibilities, stay organized, or maintain focus? You're not alone! Join our weekly ADHD support group to connect with fellow students facing similar challenges. Together, we can share strategies, provide emotional support, and foster a sense of community.

Who should attend:

• University of Ottawa students diagnosed with ADHD or suspecting they have ADHD/Neurodivergent.
• Students interested in learning more about ADHD and supporting their peers.
• Anyone seeking a safe and understanding space to discuss ADHD-related topics.

This is a confidential and judgment-free space.

Respect for each other's privacy and experiences is expected.

Facilitators: Theresa Willoughby (Psychotherapist) and Muriel Rowe (Student Support Coordinator)

Meeting schedule

This bilingual group is offered once a month in-person at the Student Health and Wellness Centre - Minto Sports Complex, 801 King Edward Avenue, Room N203 (2nd floor), Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5.

No sessions are currently scheduled.

If you have questions, send us an email.

Are you a Common Law student? Join the support group sessions on Thursdays! We offer two groups.

Success Accelerator Group Sessions 

Meeting schedule

This bilingual drop-in group is offered every Thursday in-person, at FTX 102. Any Common Law JD Student is welcome to register for any topic (topics will be released every month). Bring your lunch. Refreshments will be served! 

No sessions are currently scheduled.

If you have questions, send us an email.

BIPOC Support Group

This drop-in group provides a safe space for Common Law students who identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour (BIPOC) to reflect on how their identities, experiences, and challenges impact their mental health as well as to build a community. Themes may include: Belonging, Macro/Microaggressions, Language Barriers, Cultural Stigma, Intergenerational Trauma, Resilience, Empowerment, Racial profiling, Eurocentric-Western worldviews of psychology, etc.

This is a confidential and judgment-free space.

Respect for each other's privacy and experiences is expected.

Meeting schedule

This bilingual drop-in group is offered every last Thursday of the month, at FTX 102. Bring your lunch. Refreshments will be served! 

No sessions are currently scheduled.

If you have questions, send us an email.