Personal Wellness
As empowered as we are as pending information professionals, sometimes we just don’t want to take the time to look for resources or sometimes or we don’t know that we need to help until it is offered. So here is a list of resources both on and off campus:
Dalhousie counselling services
Personal counselling is an opportunity to resolve problems, improve understanding and learn new skills. It provides a supportive and confidential environment where you can talk openly about your concerns and feelings.
Appointments can only be made by dropping into Counselling Services 2nd floor, LeMarchant Mixed-Use Building, or by calling (902) 494-2081.
Peer Support
The mission of the Peer-Support Mental Health Group is to foster well-being at Dalhousie University through a community of mental health allies who provide peer-support services, raise awareness about mental health on campus, and stand against the stigma surrounding mental disorders and mental illness.
Laura Burke, the Mental Health Peer Support Coordinator, has a desk in the front entry way of the DSU offices. She can be reached at (902) 718-7158 at any time during the day, or at dsupeer@dal.ca.
Avalon Centre
The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism, social injustice and other forms of oppression.
Appointments can be made over a phone they can also provide information, referral to other suitable agencies and emotional support over the phone 902-422-4240.
After an immediate sexual assault (within 72 hours) please contact the Avalon SANE Response Line 902-425-0122.
Offices are located at 1526 Dresden Row, 4th Floor.
Pride Health
prideHealth provides safe and accessible primary health care services for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (GLBTIQ). By meeting people in community locations and places that are safe, we hope to establish relationships and build trust as a means to improve the health of the rainbow community.
prideHealth Coordinator:
Tel: 902-473-1433
prideHealth@cdha.nshealth.ca
Appointment Requests:
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Tel: 902-220-0643
http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/pridehealth
South House
We are a trans-and queer-positive space and are proud to offer a wheelchair accessible space. We offer a resource centre, library, and free meeting space for woman-positive and anti-oppression organizing and gathering.
Though they cannot offer crisis counseling, they are able to refer people to organizations that are able to help in crisis situations. South House is a gender-inclusive “safe space” and home-away-from home for all students, staff and faculty of the Dalhousie/King’s community as well as the Halifax community.
Loaded Ladle: because it ain’t just about your mind!
The Loaded Ladle serves free, locally produced meals at the Dalhousie Student Union Building on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 1pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome to volunteer with us or eat our delicious food. BYO cutlery and container!
** Special thanks to Elizabeth O’Brian for her help identifying resources