Health & Wellness peer support service

Drop in to peer support Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at:

  • Robarts Library, Room 1152 (Mondays to Fridays)
  • Engineering & Computer Science Library, Group Study Room E (Wednesdays)
  • Student Commons, Room 246 (Thursdays)
  • Gerstein Library, Marvin Gerstein Room (Fridays)
  • Zoom (Wednesdays to Fridays)

Need someone to hear you out? Support you? Connect you to useful resources?

Health & Wellness peer support is here to help. Chat with a trained University of Toronto student peer about whatever is on your mind, right away! Support is offered in a one-on-one, drop-in, non-judgmental, confidential and accessible space online or in-person.

If you are a student in need of immediate support, there are other resources available 24/7.

Peer Support Locations

Any student at the University of Toronto St. George campus, regardless of your college/faculty affiliation, can access any of our in-person or virtual locations.

Check out this map of peer support locations on campus!

Robarts Library, Room 1152
Two arm chairs facing each other in Robarts Library, Room 1152.
Engineering and Computer Science Library, Group Study Room E
  • Open Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Student Commons, Room 246
Two chairs facing each other with a coffee table of resources in between, inside Student Commons, Room 246.
Gerstein Library, Marvin Gerstein Room
Marvin Gerstein Room in Gerstein Library. There are two chairs facing each other in front of three windows. There is a table on the other side of the chairs.
  • Open Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No prior appointment is needed. Please knock on the door and a peer supporter will let you in.

Please bring your TCard when accessing our in-person locations. Upon arrival, you will be asked to wear a mask and to complete a short, confidential COVID-19 screening form. Please also bring a smart device to your in-person appointment to scan a QR code and complete the online COVID-19 screening.

Just like when you access the virtual service, you will also be asked to complete a confidentiality agreement. Please bring a smart device (e.g., phone, tablet or laptop) with you to complete the confidentiality agreement.

Drop in to the Health & Wellness peer support service on Zoom.

Open Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Depending on how busy the service is, you may have to wait in a waiting room before being connected with a peer supporter.

While you are in the waiting room, a peer supporter will message you with further instructions and an estimated wait time. When you are in a session please turn your microphone and camera on. If you have any issues with this, please let the peer supporter know.

Your Peer Supporters

Huda

She/Her

I’m Huda and I love getting to know people, hearing their stories, and having the kind of conversations that somehow go from school stress to completely random life things. I study Psychology and Biology and am especially fascinated by the brain and nervous system. Outside of class, you’ll probably find me baking floral cakes and cupcakes or sewing a dress.

Violet

She/Her

Everyone deserves a space where they feel supported and listened to. Peer support can be the space you need: whether that’s emotional support, resource referral or navigation, or even celebrating a recent accomplishment. Outside of PSS, I’m the vice-president of arospace and I drink copious amounts of bubble tea.

Studying: History & Philosophy of Science major and STS & Stats minor

Alisha

She/Her

I’m a fourth year undergraduate student studying Fundamental Genetics and Immunology. I care deeply about mental health and creating supportive, accessible spaces for students. When I’m not studying, I enjoy baking, gardening, and long walks. I’m excited to connect with students this year and offer a compassionate, non judgmental space to talk. Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Shruthi

She/Her

I’m passionate about mental health, wellbeing, and creating spaces where people feel comfortable being themselves. Having lived in three different countries, I know what it can feel like to be the new person in a place, navigate unfamiliar environments, new cultures, and figure out where you belong. As an international student, I’ve also experienced some of the unique challenges that come with being far from home while balancing school, relationships, identity, and everything in between.

Erin

She/They

I’m in the final year of my undergraduate degree in Critical Equity and Women and Gender Studies, and I am planning to pursue a career in psychotherapy! As someone who navigated getting a later ADHD diagnosis and experiencing mental health challenges in university, I understand how overwhelming and complex life as a student can be without supports. I want to foster a space where folks feel supported and seen, especially for queer, disabled, and BIPOC students who have faced barriers in accessing care. Outside of school and work, you can find me listening to audiobooks on night walks, at a drag show, or watching a video in my bed!

Andrew

He/Him

Hi! My name is Andrew, I’m a first year master’s student studying English. I completed my undergrad at U of T and I know how overwhelming being a student here can be. I’m passionate about helping students navigate all the resources and options for help that are available, both on and off campus. In my free time you can find me reading, cafe hopping, and practicing guitar.

Jawwad

He/Him

I’m Jawwad and I am in my fourth year of undergrad studies in psychology. I know it can be a struggle to navigate the abundance of resources and services available to us as students, and that sometimes just a listening ear is all we need. I hope to foster an empathetic and non-judgmental environment so we can see a clearer picture of what we need for our well-being.

Giuliana

She/Her

Hi everyone! My name is Giuliana, and I’m a fifth-year student at the University of Toronto double majoring in Human Biology and Psychology. I’m passionate about mental health and creating spaces where students feel comfortable, supported, and heard. Outside of school, I love reading, spending time with friends and family, and trying new things. I’m excited to be joining the Peer Support team and look forward to connecting with and supporting fellow students throughout the year!

Agam

She/Her

I strongly believe every student should have access to mental health services, and I am here to support you any way I can.

Sabah

She/Her

I’m Sabah, a third-year student studying psychology and public health. When I’m not on campus, you can find me spending time with my pets, baking, trying out new cafés, or playing soccer. 🙂 I’m deeply passionate about mental health advocacy and well-being, and I’m looking forward to creating a safe space for all students.

Siara

She/Her

I am passionate about mental health advocacy, and I am looking forward to supporting my peers at U of T so they can feel heard.

Benji

They/He

Hi everyone! I’m an upper year undergrad majoring in English and Sexual Diversity Studies. My life experiences have led me to be very passionate about mental health and health promotion. I look forward to supporting students of all backgrounds, including my fellow neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+ peers 🙂 See you on campus!