Drop-in Events
🎉 You are invited to Noodle & Doodle! 🎨🍜
Come to the Wellness Lounge on Thursday, February 06, 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!
🍽️ Join us for the "Talk to Me" Lunch Table! 😊
Bring your lunch and enjoy a relaxed meal with fellow students! It's a wonderful opportunity to connect, chat, and build new friendships in a welcoming, friendly space.
📅 When: Tuesday, Feb 12 at Noon
📍 Where: Upper Cafeteria
We'd love to share a meal and have a good conversation with you—we hope to see you there! 💬✨
🎨 Crafts, Consent, and Conversations 🗣️✨
Let’s make it an evening to remember at VIU Residence! Join us for a fun mix of creativity and conversation, where you can craft, chat about consent, and even win some cool prizes!
📅 When: Thursday, February 13 at 6 PM
📍 Where: VIU Residence
It’s all about learning, sharing, and connecting in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Bring your ideas, your friends, and your creativity! We can’t wait to see you there! 💡🎉
February 18, 2025 SafeTALK
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: February 18
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Open to: VIU staff & students
Take part in this essential training and be part of the community support at VIU!
Free registration here
Feb 20-21, ASIST Workshop
💙 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: February 20-21
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 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. 💙✨
Free registration here
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.
