Confederation College presents: Wellness in Words (LGBTQIA+)

A virtual workshop featuring award-winning short films, poetry-writing activities, and a panel discussion with students and local mental health resources. This workshop will focus on mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community. All are welcome!

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

Confederation College Pride Center

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

 Featured National Resources:

Crisis Services Canada

Kids Help Phone (all ages)

Wellness Together Canada

Black Youth Helpline

Trans Lifeline

Resource Locator

Details

Day:Tuesday
Date:February 1, 2022
Time:5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Venue

Art With Impact

Online

Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
100% of attendees felt the event increased awareness of mental health issues specific to LGBTQIA folks
100% said that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma related to mental illness experienced
100% of those not already receiving support reported an increased likelihood to reach out for help
This workshop was engaging, informative and creative "
-Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Aug
2020
Factory Talk
Lucie Rachel and 1990s Chris
Aug
2020
Staging Face
Steph Young, Jake Ivany & Vie Jones
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