Stay in the loop with events, initiatives and updates across Campus Wellness and Support Services.

Staff updates

• Counselling and Psychological Services and the Zen Dens team welcomed Myrlie Marcelin to the team as a Wellness Counsellor. 
• After five years in the position, Julie Cyr is stepping down from her role as Nurse Lead. Thank you to Julie for all of her hard work! Stephanie Johnston has accepted the role.
• The Zen Dens team would like to extend a warm thank you to this year's cohort of Peer Wellness Ambassadors! The Wellness Ambassador team provided active listening, peer support services, wellness outreach and programming support throughout the academic year.  
• 2022-23 CWSS baby updates! Health Services nurse Mathilde welcomed baby Tristan on January 21st.

Accessibility

• ACSD students were featured in a video series highlighting Concordians living with disabilities, which was promoted to Concordia students, staff and faculty.
  Two of these videos were created by the ACSD team: Concordia alumna Abby Stonehouse and Concordia undergraduate student Tasnim Asgar.
  You can find the full series on the Accessibility Hub. 
• 12 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder completed a 6-week program designed to support students’ mental health and  their social and academic skills. The program was delivered in collaboration with Ometz, Centre for Young Adults.

Outreach

• Ana Gonzalez and Moire Stevenson participated in an online information session at Marianopolis College. Ana and Moire met with students interested in studying at Concordia and shared information about registration with the ACSD, ACSD procedures and Concordia services and resources.
• Charles and Moire went to John Abott College to represent the ACSD and answer any questions from future students.