Welcome to Thrive!
Thrive is a series of fun events and programs focused on mental health, wellness and community building. Led by students, it’s all about connecting, sharing info and helping you thrive during your time at university.
Join us and let’s make your student experience amazing!
Join us throughout September for a month of meaningful events focused on mental health, connection, and awareness:
Join us throughout September for a month of meaningful events focused on mental health, connection, and awareness:
Sept 10 | Suicide Prevention Day
Lower Quad | A day of reflection, support, and resources to raise awareness and break the stigma.
Sept 18 | Consent Awareness Week
Upper Quad | Interactive activities and info booths to foster a culture of respect and consent.
Sept 23 | Talk to Me
Collaborating with Culture Couch | connect, share, and listen in a welcoming and supportive space.
Oct 2 to 3 | ASIST Suicide Prevention Workshop
A two-day applied training in suicide intervention. Registration required.
Follow @viuthrive on Instagram for more details, updates, and how to get involved in each event.
Let’s build a healthier, more connected campus together
Drop-in events
You are invited to Noodle & Doodle!
Come to the Wellness Lounge on Thursday, February 6, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, grab a free cup of noodles, pick up a marker, and let your creativity flow! Whether you're a doodling pro or just looking to relax and unwind, it's the perfect way to enjoy good food and have fun.
Don't miss out. We can't wait to see you there!
Celebrate Nutrition Month with Thrive!
How does your food make you feel? The right nutrition fuels not just your body but also your mind! Join the Thrive team as we celebrate Nutrition Month and explore how healthy eating supports positive mental well-being.
Enjoy free fruit and veggies
Discover new recipes & helpful nutrition tips
Enter to win exciting prizes!
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
March 12 Upper Quad
March 26, Lower Cafeteria
Stop by, grab a snack, and nourish both body and mind!
Suicide Prevention Workshop
Learn how to recognize the signs of suicide, engage with confidence, and connect someone to the support they need. LivingWorks safeTALK is an interactive, face-to-face workshop featuring powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and hands-on skills practice.
Date: April 4, 2025
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Open to: VIU staff & students
Take part in this essential training and be part of the community support at VIU!
Registration is free. Register for SafeTalk
Join the ASIST Workshop
This internationally acclaimed two-day workshop will give you the skills and confidence to intervene and provide immediate support for someone at risk of suicide.
When: April 24 to 25, 2025
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
ASIST helps you develop the knowledge and tools to effectively support those in crisis. Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal or professional skills, this workshop is designed to empower you to take action in a compassionate and confident way.
Together, we can help prevent suicide. Join us to make a difference in someone's life.
Registration is free. Register for ASIST Workshop
Preventing sexualized violence on campus
Safer Campuses for Everyone
Let's continue our conversation about consent, as we all have a role in creating a safe and inclusive environment.
Created by BC Campus, the "Safer Campuses for Everyone" course covers the importance of consent in all types of relationships. It offers guidance and resources related to preventing sexual violence.
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, call or text 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Help Line, available 24/7.
or the Vancouver Island Crisis line 1-888-494-3888
The following discusses the topic of suicide.
