The school’s services are ‘Gold Status,’ but do students agree? The Charlatan‘s reporters investigate for December’s print issue—all about mental health and wellness.
Carleton recently became the first-ever post-secondary institution to be awarded a Gold Level certification for Mental Health at Work during an Excellence Canada Summit held Nov. 5.
Carleton’s mental health framework, training for faculty and staff, and the Not Myself Today campaign are all listed as reasons the university earned Gold Status, according to the university’s website.
Although the award shows Carleton is a mental health-conscious school on paper, it is important to also include Carleton stakeholders’ and students’ voices in the discussion of mental health at the university.
For our December print issue, our reporters break down different aspects of Carleton’s mental health initiatives to find out whether students feel this Gold Status is deserved.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, contact:
- Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914 (within Ottawa) and 1-866-996-0991 (outside Ottawa)
- Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region 24-hour line: 613-238-3311
- Youth Services Bureau 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (toll free for eastern Ontario).
- EmpowerMe 24/7 helpline: 1-844-741-6389 (anywhere in North America)
- Good2Talk helpline: 1-866-925-5454 (anywhere in Ontario 24/7)
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT-686868 (available anywhere in Canada 24/7)
Students who require counselling support can go in person between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, to Health and Counselling Services at the CTTC Building, Suite 2600. Students may also call 613-520-6674 or walk in to schedule an appointment.
Carleton employees can access the after-hours Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by calling 1-800-668-9920, or during regular business hours at 613-725-5676.
Featured image by Spencer Colby.
