{"id":82463,"date":"2022-12-07T15:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T20:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=82463"},"modified":"2023-02-02T08:44:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T13:44:13","slug":"round-the-clock-mental-health-supports-available-to-students-during-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2022\/12\/round-the-clock-mental-health-supports-available-to-students-during-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Round-the-clock mental health supports available to students during exams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As exam season and its related stresses near, Brock University is reminding students of the many mental health supports available to help them navigate challenging days they may encounter along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Mental health counselling and resources can be accessed 24-7 through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2021\/07\/mobile-app-offers-brock-students-24-7-crisis-counselling-mental-health-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My SSP mobile app<\/a>, which can be downloaded from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/my-ssp\/id1112006222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Apple App Store<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.onetapsolutions.morneau.myissp&amp;hl=en_CA&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students can also receive urgent\/crisis 24-7 telephone counselling by calling 1-833-276-2533 (1-833-BROCK33), while those who are outside of North America can call 001 416 382 3257, for 24-7 telephone support every day of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Sarah Pennisi, Director of Brock\u2019s Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), said the supports are part of a year-round commitment to students\u2019 well-being.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Brock University, we care deeply about student wellness and want students to know that there are many different options available to support their mental health during stressful times or events,\u201d she said.\u00a0\u201cWe sincerely invite students to reach out and connect with supports if they need them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Along with urgent counselling opportunities, the following options are available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/PersonalCounsellingUrgentDropIn@brocku.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Canadian Mental Health Association evening drop-in counselling<\/a> from 3:30 to 7 p.m. from Monday to Thursday.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/PersonalCounsellingUrgentDropIn@brocku.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online and in-personappointments for varsity athletes<\/a> on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Thistle 122.<\/li>\n<li>Online group workshops on an ongoing basis via <a href=\"https:\/\/experiencebu.brocku.ca\/organization\/swac\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ExperienceBU<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Support regarding\u00a0addiction through the <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/AddictionServicesCASON@brocku.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Addiction Booking System<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A full list of mental health resources available to students can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/health-wellness-accessibility\/#pc-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SWAC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As exam season and its related stresses near, Brock University is reminding students of the many mental health supports available to help them navigate challenging days they may encounter along the 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