Thrive is a collection of events and programs to raise awareness of mental health and wellness, encourage connection, and contribute to student wellness through activities, info sharing, and community building. These are led by students who are trained to help you navigate student life and thrive.
Immunization Day 27-Nov-23
In collaboration with the Health and Wellness Clinic
Fun in the Quad 28-Nov-23
In Collaboration with FUN@VIU
Nature Study Break 01-Dec-23
Join us to the last Activity of the Semester
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
SafeTALK workshops
LivingWorks safeTALK trainees learn to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to an intervention provider.
This FREE workshop is open to VIU staff and students and will run from 09 an to 1pm
- Fri, 23-Jan-24, Nanaimo Campus
Sign in to though the Co-Curricular involvement App, or write to thrive@viu.ca
This session is not recommended for people who have had a recent suicide loss.
ASIST workshop
ASIST is an internationally acclaimed two day skills building workshop that prepares participants to provide suicide first aid interventions.
It is open to VIU staff and students
Next session February 22 & 23 2024, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Sign in to though the Co-Curricular involvement App, or write to thrive@viu.ca
This session is not recommended for people who have had a recent suicide loss.
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was first launched in 2003 on the 10th of September by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) with the endorsement of the World Health Organization (WHO). The 10th of September each year has been designated as a way of focusing attention on the problems of suicide worldwide.
The purpose of having events and programs around this date is to destigmatize conversations about suicide by creating a space where people can connect and share with others who have experienced various forms suicidality.
Join Thrive events and programs to learn more about this preventive campaign and contribute to build a safer community around campus.
For immediate support Talk Suicide Canada, 1-833-456-4566, anytime
or the Vancouver Island Crisis line 1-888-494-3888
* The following discusses the topic of suicide.
