Wellness Peers
The Wellness Peer Program is a student-driven program that emphasizes the motto of “by students, with students, for students”. With advisement from Student Life staff, the Wellness Peers are mental health and wellness champions at Brescia. They encourage early help-seeking behaviours by teaching students about the mental health continuum, resilience-building, increasing knowledge of self-care/self-management strategies and how to recognize when individuals should seek help. Most of all they promote a whole person approach to wellness.
What do the Wellness Peers do?
As a team of second-to-upper year students, the Wellness Peers are the driving force behind the Baines Peer Support Space(s), a drop-in service focused on peer-to-peer support for students experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns, just need to talk or need a quiet place to destress! Responsible for weekly shifts in the Baines Peer Support Space(s), Wellness Peers are thoroughly trained as peer supporters and are a first stop for many students prior to accessing further services.
How do I become a Wellness Peer?
Wellness Peer recruitment takes place during the #bestudentlife campaign in February-March of each academic year. For more information on this role head to our Upcoming Opportunities page.
What is the Student Coordinator role on the Wellness Peer team?
The Student Coordinator role is an enriched student leadership opportunity, usually for a returning Wellness Peer or a student who has previous leadership experience. This paraprofessional role assists Student Life staff in administering all aspects of the program. The Student Coordinator will assist with program administration, program development, hiring, training, and team development, as well as other areas, as needed.
How do I become the Wellness Peer Student Coordinator?
Wellness Peer Student Coordinator recruitment takes place during the #bestudentlife campaign in February-March of each academic year. For more information on this role head to our Upcoming Opportunities page.
Baines Peer Support Space
The Peer Support Space is open to all Brescia students seeking support to speak with thoroughly trained Wellness Peers promoting mental wellness.