The Peer Wellness Program offers a variety of drop-in Wellness themed workshops on topics related to harm reduction, physical health, population health, and mental health. These workshops are interactive, wellness focused, and designed by students for uOttawa students!
Wellness workshop series
Attend 5 wellness workshops and get a chance to win a $200 gift card!
Physical Health
MasterSnack mystery box challenge: Wellness edition!
Between school, work, and other commitments, preparing healthy and balanced meals can feel complicated. We challenge you to compete in our Mystery Box Challenge and make cooking fun! Sign up with a team of fellow foodies or join solo and we will match you up.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| November 2nd, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J/205 |
| November 30th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J/205 |
Population health
Adulting 101
Join our Peer Wellness Educators for a workshop on their tips and tricks on navigating adulting and university life, with a focus on the resources uOttawa has to offer. We will take you through essential adulting tips that will give you a little help on budgeting, eating habits, cleaning habits, scheduling tips, living with a roommate, making friends, establishing a routine navigating wellness resources on campus and more!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| November 1st, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
| November 29th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
Population health
Project (Sustainable) Runway
This workshop is for students looking to engage and learn about how to change the face of sustainable fashion! Get creative and learn how to recycle old clothes into new pieces in under an hour. Equipment and materials will be provided during the competition. Students are welcome to bring their own clothes from home or choose from the selection provided by uOttawa’s Free Store.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| October 18th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
| November 15th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
Harm reduction
Glow BINGO
It’s like bingo but make it Glow-in-the-Dark! The Peer Wellness Program invites you to learn about the principles of harm reduction in a supportive and fun environment. Wear your favourite white ‘fit to stand out from the crowd!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location | Registration link |
| October 20th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU | Register! |
| November 17th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | 90U - Wellness Lounge (Room 151) | Register! |
Harm reduction
Spill the tea
Learn everything you’ve ever wondered and ask your burning questions about sexual health and LGBTQIA+ health with a sexual health specialist from the uOttawa community! All of this over a steamy cup of tea!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| October 19th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J/205 |
| November 28th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J/205 |
Harm reduction
Hemp 101
Did you know that cannabis has many uses other than as a recreational drug? Join us in the Wellness Lounge to make crafts with hemp products and learn about safer cannabis use.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location | Registration link |
| October 13th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | 90U - Wellness Lounge (Room 151) | Register! |
| November 10th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J | Register! |
Mental Health
Crafting connections
Join us on your own or with friends at Crafting Connections where students will be invited to exercise their creativity while practicing mindfulness and chatting to other students or one of our Peer Helpers about different mental health topics! Each workshop will feature a different theme but don’t worry, no crafting skills are required, and finger painting is encouraged!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location | Registration link |
| October 17th, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 90U - Wellness Lounge (Room 151) | Register! |
| November 21st, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J | Register! |
Mental Health
Bedtime routine
Come build your bedtime routine with students from the Peer Wellness Program. We will provide sleep hygiene tips and a bunch of fun products like tea, bath bombs, a book exchange, and more to help you relax before bedtime!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| October 10th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
| November 7th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
Mental Health
Art therapy
The uOttawa Peer Wellness Program is partnering with Ottawa Art Therapy this semester. Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being. Join us for this group session!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| September 26th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
| October 17th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |
| November 14th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Jock Turcot - UCU 211 J |