A peer talking with a student

Peer support

Drop in or book a free, confidential support session with a peer!

Our peer support assistants are trained to offer you:

  • active listening
  • empathy and solution-focused support
  • a judgment-free environment
  • ways to connect to your strengths and skills
  • personalized on- and off- campus resource recommendations

Book an appointment through our online booking page or drop in during our opening hours. 

Please bring your uOttawa Student ID when dropping-in for peer support.

  • Location: Jock Turcot University Centre - 85 University Private, room 211F (2nd floor)
  • Opening hours (Fall/Winter): Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., last drop in at 3:30 p.m. 


Closures

  • September 7, 2026: Labour Day (Statutory Holiday)
  • October 12, 2026: Thanksgiving (Statutory Holiday)
  • December 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (inclusive): Holiday Break
  • February 15, 2027: Family Day (Statutory Holiday)
  • March 26 to March 29, 2027 (inclusive): Easter Break
  • May 1 to September 6, 2027 (inclusive): Summer Semester
     

How a peer support session works

A peer talking with a student

Sessions last 45 minutes. You can use as much or as little of this time as you wish. The latest booking is at 3 p.m. and the latest drop-in is at 3:30 p.m., to ensure you receive the time you need.

For confidentiality purposes, our peer support room accommodates only one student at a time. The room may be closed during opening hours if a session is in progress. If so, try another time or book a session. 

What we can help you with?

A peer talking with a student

Peer Support Assistants foster a safe and supportive space to talk through concerns related to relationships, stress, mental health, culture, identity, and more. They are not mental health professionals and cannot provide advice (medical or otherwise), professional psychotherapy, or health care.

You are the expert on your own experience and are welcome to participate in as many peer support sessions as you wish. When booking, you may choose the Peer Support Assistant you'd like to meet with.

To get immediate support check out the list of options available. 

Meet the Peer Support Assistants

Emma

Emma

(elle/she/her)

Jasper

Jasper/Raven

(il/he/iel/them)

Vanessa

Vanessa

(elle/she/her)

Magalie

Magalie

(elle/she/her)

Students Studying in the Wellness Lounge

Wellness Lounge

The Wellness Lounge is a safe and welcoming space you can visit on campus. The students who work at the Wellness Lounge are very familiar with health and wellness resources. They will be able to answer most of your questions. This is a good place to start if you are not sure what resource or program is best for you. Students are also trained in how to support others and can offer quick support on site.
Visit the Wellness Lounge in the Jock Turcot University Centre, Room 203.