Wellness Peer Programs
The Wellness Peer Programs are made up of student volunteers called Peer Educators who have been trained in the following programs. Their focus is to be a reliable resource to students on campus by contributing to health promotion activities for the purpose of fostering a healthy community.
Leave the Pack Behind Peer Program
Focuses on tobacco awareness particularly tobacco policy, tobacco use, prevention and cessation.
Nutritional Health Peer Program
Focuses on Canada’s Food Guide, dieting, metabolism, vegetarianism and healthy eating.
Party In The Right Spirit Peer Program
Focuses on alcohol and drug awareness particularly impairment, liability, risk taking and communication skills related to partying.
Sexual Health Peer Program
Focuses on healthy relationships, birth control, barrier methods, STIs and HIV prevention.
Mental Wellness Peer Program
Focuses on emotional well-being and addresses topics on stress management, relaxation, self-care, sleep and destigmatizing mental illness.
