Groups, workshops and events
We offer a range of groups, workshops and events to support your mental health.
Campus Connected
Listen. Care. Help. - Campus ConnectedMental Health First Aid
Learn more - Mental Health First AidLearn to recognize and respond to mental health challenges with care and confidence.
As a globally recognized training, MHFA Standard empowers everyday people to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental health challenges and equips them with practical skills to provide initial support. This course builds confidence to respond calmly and offer meaningful help during tough moments—all without needing to be a mental health expert.
Check back soon for upcoming workshop dates.
Creative Wellness Hive
The Living Room Community Art Studio has partnered with our university to give you a creative break and enjoy some self-care. The Creative Wellness Hive is a chance for you to make and share art for free! If you see the blue bus at our north or downtown Oshawa campus, stop by for some well-deserved fun and to learn more about our campus supports and services.
Check back soon for upcoming visits from the art hive!
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills group
Learn more - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills groupDialectical Behaviour Therapy skills group
The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills group provides support in the areas of emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness. Sessions are conducted virtually on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Students may register for any of the three modules or for the full 24 week cycle. If you have questions about the DBT skills group, or you’d like to join, please email studentlifeline@ontariotechu.ca.
Depression Support Group
Learn more - Depression Support GroupDepression Support Group
Are you feeling sad, isolated, unmotivated or living with extended periods of low mood? You are not alone. Register for the Depression Support Group to connect with other students who share these struggles and to learn coping strategies for improving your mood and quality of life.
Please note: This is an eight week group and students are expected to attend every week. If the timing conflicts with your class schedule or other commitments we encourage you to check back for future group offerings instead.
We ask that students attend group with cameras on.
Check back soon for fall 2025 dates.
Elevate connections journey
Learn more - Elevate connections journeyElevate connections journey
Join this eight-week support group crafted to uplift and empower you in your quest to overcome loneliness. You will engage in lively activities, share stories and acquire practical tools to enrich your social connections.
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One meal at a time
Learn more - One meal at a timeMeal support group: One meal at a time
This program is designed for those experiencing distress around eating across a range of experiences—from past and current disordered eating to eating disorders diagnoses—where healing your relationship with food is the ultimate goal. This support group uses the power of social connection to make mealtime less stressful and get through one meal at a time, together.
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Mid-week mindfulness group
Learn more - Mid-week mindfulness groupMid-week mindfulness group
Wednesdays from May 14 to July 16 | 11 to 11:45 a.m. via Google Meet
Could you use some more mindfulness or self-compassion in your life? Couldn't we all? Join Bonnie Pedota, Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator, on a journey of learning, discussion and practice.
This group will explore mindfulness for five weeks, then self-compassion for five weeks.
