Peer Support
Connect with someone who knows what you’re going though – people with lived experiences and mental health professionals ready to help!
Algonquin’s AC Purple Couch
The AC Purple Couch™ promotes mental health awareness amongst students, and presents valuable mental health resources to support students and foster success throughout their college experience.
The concept behind the couch: wherever you see the AC Purple Couch™, grab a seat, and speak your mind. Chat with the person beside you, trained student leaders, or mental health professionals. Just talk.
Have a seat on the AC Purple CouchTM and start the conversation!
To learn more, click here.
Algonquin’s International Peer Mentor Program
International Peer Mentors are students in level 2 and up that volunteer their time to assist new international students during their transition to life at Algonquin College and Ottawa. International peer mentors are a great resource for new international students and can offer information and support to students on campus. This program is open to all full-time enrolled students that are in their second semester or higher who are in good academic-standing at Algonquin College.
To learn more, click here.
Togetherall
If you’re feeling lonely, stressed, worried or just not yourself, on Togetherall you can get support and start to feel better. Share experiences in a safe, anonymous space. Benefit from practical wellbeing tools and resources. Gain access in minutes, available all day, every day.
To learn more, click here.
Mood Disorders Ottawa
A safe, supportive place, surrounded by adults with a mood disorder who ‘get it’. A peer support group, for adults 18+ with mood disorders. Join the sessions for a friendly, confidential discussion of mood disorder-related topics and personal issues. Virtual Peer Support Groups are hosted through the Zoom platform phone and/or video group chat and will include an MDO facilitator and other participating peers.
To learn more, click here.
Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa
A community of peers using their lived experiences with the mental health system to support one another in moving towards our full potential. They offer a safe and non-judgmental environment for consumer/survivors and their families to come together, support one another and build upon our skills.
To learn more, click here.
Hopewell Eating Disorders Support Centre Ottawa
Hopewell provides individuals programs and resources for teens, adults, and their families coping with eating disorders.
To learn more about the programs available, click here.
All People, All Pathways
CAPSA offers educational opportunities to engage in lifelong learning through training on the topic of substance use health, stigma, person-first language, and allyship. Stigma and judgement-free language about substance use health must become a priority that moves us away from presumptions of disorders and bad/harmful actions.
All People, All Pathways is a peer-facilitated online group offering evidence-based practices and tools designed to help those who are questioning their relationship with their substance use.
To learn more, click here.
Jack.org
Jack.org is Canada’s only charity committed to training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health in every province and territory. Through Jack Talks, Jack Chapters, and Jack Summits, young leaders identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities.
To learn more, click here.