Health and Counselling Services offers short term, confidential counselling for residence students in Renfrew House. 
Some examples of issues students may discuss with a counsellor include: 

• Coping with stress and homesickness
• Handling a crisis
• Increasing self-esteem
• Gender identity
• Eating disorders
• Substance use concerns

Please call (613) 520-2600 ext. 8061 or visit their office in 131 Renfrew to book an appointment. You can also find more information by visiting the Residence Counselling page.

The Mental Wellness Mentor program provides peer-to-peer interactions allowing students to share experiences, learn valuable lessons, and grow together as leaders within their community. The program offers mentorship and guidance to students at any point during their time in residence to ensure they are feeling supported in all aspects of their university life.

The program is based on a peer educator model and is intended to support students in their transition to university. Its purpose is to offer coping strategies and structured supports to assist with mental health, mental wellness, self-awareness and transitional concerns. As a peer-based program, mentors provide students with alternative means of outreach that is non-judgmental, confidential and fosters healthy and positive engagement within residence and the campus community.

If you are interested in joining this program and receiving weekly peer-based support, please sign up by clicking here. For any questions about this program, please contact the Mental Wellness Mentors supervisors, Sabrina (sabrinala@cunet.carleton.ca) and Jacklyn (JacklynWaltersMoore@cunet.carleton.ca).

Mental Health Champions are a diverse group of student volunteers who challenge themselves and those around them to learn and spread principles of positive psychology and wellness. Volunteers work together to plan and execute a variety of wellness events and initiatives in residence throughout the academic year, contributing to positively to the community while developing their leadership and interpersonal skills.. Volunteers are welcome to join at any time throughout the academic year, and those interested are encouraged to email MentalHealthChampions@carleton.ca for more information.