I attended a workshop at ODLC put on by Kate Witheridge from
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS). She outlined several common
conditions that students may suffer from, and also pointed out the range of
health services for students on campus. Though we would not refer a patron to
these services unless they ask, they are good to know just in case someone
comes in and asks for help if they are feeling anxious/overwhelmed/depressed
about the amount of work they have to do.
Academic Success
Centre:
Offers lectures, workshops and counselling to help with:
Time management, Dealing with procrastination, Exam
preparation & writing, Improving concentration, Taking lecture notes,
Stress management, Overcoming writer's blocks, etc.
CAPS (Counselling and
Psychological Services):
Offers individual counselling, psychotherapy,
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, workshops, and psychiatric medication services.
The interprofessional team offers assessment, treatment and referrals for a
wide range of emotional and psychological problems, the most common being
depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD and attention deficit.
Student Health
Services:
Offers students the
same services as a family doctor's office, and more. Provides confidential,
student-centered health care, including comprehensive medical care, travel
medicine and education, immunization, and referrals for specialized treatment.
Accessibility
Services:
Provides academic accommodations in collaboration with
students, staff and faculty to support students with documented disabilities in
achieving academic and co-curricular success. Some conditions include: ADHD,
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Brain Injury and Concussion, Chronic Health, Deaf and
Hard of Hearing, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Mobility and Functional,
Low Vision / Legally Blind, Temporary Injuries
Grief Support:
Support on campus includes: student grief dinners, academic
advising, support groups, spiritual care, counselling and memorial creation