Welcome to the UVSS Peer Support Centre!
A safer space created to be an inclusive and comfortable space for students from all walks of life.
Whether you are struggling with or have questions regarding mental health, are concerned for a friend, or need help accessing resources on or off campus, you can seek a first-point-of-contact at the Peer Support Centre.
Our trained student volunteers are here to listen, offering non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential support while helping fellow students navigate next-step resources and student life at UVic.
Come for a visit!
The Peer Support Centre is here for you both on campus (B035 in the basement of the Student Union Building) and online.
We’re open from 11:00-4:00pm on Monday-Thursday in room B035.
If you are seeking mental health resources, check out the UVSS ReThink Mental Health Resource Hub for on campus and community resources.
Self-Care & Resource Guide
Feeling weird but not ready to talk quite yet? Check out our Self-Care & Resource Guide! This guide will walk you through a series of questions and resources to help you take care of yourself.
If you have any questions or want to get in touch, email us at peersupport@uvss.ca
What’s happening at the PSC?
Here you’ll find information about events, workshops, groups and other things that are happening at the Peer Support Centre!
Support Groups for Chronic Illness & ADHD
These group aims to act as a safe space to share experiences with those who understand what you are going through. This will be a place to make connections, vent, share resources, and get to know each other.
For now, these sessions will be conducted over Zoom with the hope of changing to a hybrid program, pending COVID safety directives.
The ADHD Support Group will take place every other Monday from 6:30-7:30pm starting on January 16th.
Click the link above for more info, and to register.
The Chronic Illness Support Group is currently on hiatus.
Stay in touch!
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Volunteer with us!
If you’re interested in volunteering with the Peer Support Centre, please contact pscoperations@uvss.ca.
We accept applications on an on-going basis, though training takes place annually in mid- to late-August, currently in an online format.
To apply, please email the completed application form with your resume and cover letter to pscoperations@uvss.ca.