Umbrella Project: Online Training
The online training in ‘Helping Students Succeed: Navigating Through Problematic Substance Use’ is provided through the AC Umbrella Project, a harm reduction initiative at Algonquin College. The Umbrella Project is creating a safer space on campus to discuss how the use of alcohol and other drugs impact students’ lives and focuses on helping students reduce any problematic effects they may experience. It provides training, workshops, education, awareness, and support services for students and staff.
The Importance of Building Healthy Campuses
Creating healthy campuses and supporting students to be successful in their education and future careers is a win-win.
Algonquin College’s core values embrace student’s health and well-being:
- Caring: We have a sincere and compassionate interest in the well-being of the individual.
- Learning: We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, personal growth, and development.
- Integrity: We believe in trust, honesty, and fairness in all relationships and transactions.
- Respect: We value the dignity and uniqueness of the individual. We value equity and diversity in our community.
Algonquin College recognizes that it has an ability to support students’ mental health through programs and training.
All three campuses are dedicated to help students be the best they can be by not only providing an excellent education, but also by providing many support services:
- AC Hub
- Centre for Accessible Learning
- Co-Curricular Record
- Counselling Services
- Employment Support Centre
- Health Services
- Library
- Mamidosewin Centre
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Peer Tutoring
- Residence Life
- Student Learning Centre (SLC)
- Student Success Specialists
- Student Support Lab (Pembroke Campus) and Student Support Lab (Perth campus)
- Testing Services
- Welcome Centre
If you have any questions or want to get involved, contact Amanda Neilson, Harm Reduction Consultant, at neilsoa@algonquincollege.com.
Additional Resources:
- Counselling Services provides confidential, non-judgmental, free counselling for students.
- Mamidosewin Centre provides confidential, non-judgemental, free counselling for First Nations, Inuit and Metis students.
- SMART Recovery 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviours.