MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTER PROGRAM

Students helping students
#BreakTheStigma

Often the most difficult step in a person's mental health journey is taking the step to seek help. Whether that includes seeking professional help from a psychologist or psychiatrist, speaking with friends and family, or simply opening up about mental health challenges, addressing mental health concerns remains a difficult step. The interplay of stigma and lack of adequate awareness are two key factors that prevent individuals from seeking the help they need. 

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At Active Minds of University of Alberta, we want to eliminate the barrier associated with speaking out and seeking appropriate help. The Mental Health Supporter Program does just that. 

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The Mental Health Supporter Program is based on a paraprofessional trained student model. Supporters of the program are students passionate about mental health who receive 32 hours of extensive training including: Mental Health First Aid, ASSIST Suicide Intervention training, Community Helper's Training, QPR training, and Active Minds Resources and Active Listener training. 

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At the ending, supporters are there to listen, empathize, and connect individuals to appropriate mental health resources. 

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To chat together with one of our Mental Health Supporters all you have to do is sign up for an introductory support session by clicking the button below and a Mental Health Supporter will contact you as soon as possible.

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