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.
Drop-in Events
The Thrive crew is ready to hang out with you at the Upper Cafeteria on January 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! Join this fun national campaign from Bell as we keep the conversations about breaking down mental health stigma and boosting wellness. We’ve got Bell’s swag, awesome resources, uplifting messages, toques, and so much more waiting for you!
Take a quick 20-35 minutes on January 30th, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., to visit the Royal Arbutus Room, Upper Cafeteria, for a free, anonymous, and confidential Mental Health Screening. Discover fun, interactive activities focused on stress, mood, anxiety, support, and self-care. Prioritize your well-being, stop by and learn something new!
Jan 31, SafeTALK workshops
LivingWorks safeTALK trainees learn to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to an intervention provider.
This session is not recommended for people who have had a recent suicide loss.
This FREE workshop is open to VIU staff and students and will run from 09 an to 1pm
- Friday, January 31, Nanaimo Campus
Preventing Sexualized Violence in Campus
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.
