1. Make self-care a priority
How do I stay healthy?
Prioritize a good night’s sleep
Be proactive in accessing help or supports
Be active at least 150 minutes a week
Schedule time
for fun and relaxation!
De-stress
Make self-care a priority
Get involved in activities you like to do
Suggested timeline for using this slide: throughout September and January
This slide has been developed by Student Wellness Services here at Queen’s to remind you to focus on staying healthy and to take care of yourselves.
Get into healthy habits early in the term!
Sleeping, eating well, exercising, talking about your worries and even laughing can help you manage stress.
If you have any questions or want more information, google Queen’s and “health promotion”.
Stay connected to friends, family & important others
Eat fruits & veggies every day
Be kind to yourself!
Excellence does not require perfection

2. Sexual Violence GET HELP. GIVE HELP. Not sure what to do?
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you can access a variety of supportive services, on and off campus.  
Not sure what to do? 
Contact Barb Lotan, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator
She can help you understand the options and connect you with the services you are comfortable with.
Call Barb at or her at
B502 Mackintosh-Corry Hall – in the Human Rights Office – Monday-Friday
GET HELP. GIVE HELP.
After hours or in an emergency, call Queen's 24h Emergency Line at
Suggested timeline for using this slide: regularly throughout the year especially in September. .

3. Where to get support
Student Academic Success Services, Stauffer Library,
AMS Peer Support Centre, John Deutsch University Centre, Rm 034 (lower level)
Barb Lotan
Sexual Violence
McCorry Hall B502
Faith &
Spiritual LIfe
JDUC Rm 142B
Counsellors are located in residence & some faculties. Contact Student Wellness Services for more information
Suggested timeline for using this slide: with Slides 1 and 2 at the start of the year to give an idea of some of the resources available on campus
This slide has been developed by Student Wellness Services to remind you all of some of the on-campus supports that you should check in with if you need some support, whether it’s academic help, career related or personal.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to.
Career Services, Gordon Hall,
Student Wellness Services,
Health, Counselling, Accessibility and Health Promotion LaSalle Building,
140 and 146 Stuart St.

4. Come to Student Wellness Services
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Re-focus on Self-Care
Take care of yourself. Make yourself a priority.
Re-balance
Talk About It
Reach out to family, a friend, or a supportive other.
Take Action
Move. Create. Breathe. Make a change. Ask for help.
Use Campus Supports
-Student Academic Success Services (SASS)
-Peer Support Centre
-Peer Mentoring
-Chaplain’s Office
-Academic Advisors
-International Centre
-Career Services
- Four Directions
Come to Student Wellness Services
Mental Health Support
- Talk to a counsellor about how you are feeling
(At LaSalle, in residence or in some Faculties)
- See a family doctor or a nurse
- Talk to one of our care co-ordinators
- Make an appointment or drop-in
Accessibility
- Talk to your accessibility advisor if you are registered with Queen’s Student Accessibility Services
Health Promotion
-Make an appointment to discuss sleep, eating or activity habits, or to access health and wellness information,
Not sure who to see?
Come to the front desk!
This slide can be used when exams and assignments start around mid October and mid February.
It reminds the students to take care of themselves, seek help as needed and provides some resources available to them.
Student Wellness Services 146 Stuart St
(LaSalle building).
Health Promotion is next door 140 Stuart St.

5. Does your friend need help?
Worried about a Friend?
They stop hanging out with friends and doing things you know they like to do
Their weight changes dramatically (gain or loss)
They are sleeping way too much or too little
They are having trouble making decisions or concentrating
Does your friend need help?
They are making decisions that are risky or unsafe
They are often sad, anxious, angry, irritable, or numb
They express feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless and/or trapped
They stop going to class or handing in assignments
Suggested timeline for using this slide: throughout November and March
This is a particularly stressful time of year.
This slide has been developed by Student Wellness Services to help make sure you that you all know what to do if you notice that a friend may be in trouble or if you are experiencing issues relating to stress.
Supports are available to support you and your peers. Don’t hesitate to ask for help or refer a friend.
You may also want to slide 3 with the campus map and resources at the same time.
Approach, Listen, Support,
Refer them to Student Wellness Services