USC Student Support Services and Programs:
USC Student Support Services are student-run organizations that serve key interests of the Western community. As part of the Campus Issues portfolio, the services address the social, cultural, and societal issues that limit the academic experience and quality of life for Western students.
ALLY WESTERN
Ally Western is a USC Program that organizes free educational workshops focusing on issues of sexuality, and gender identity. The primary objectives of the program are to create a safe, accepting, and inclusive campus, where sexual diversity is understood and embraced, reduce fear of discrimination or harassment, educate participants about LGBTTQ2 issues, and create a visible support network for the Pride community.
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E-mail: ally.western@usc-uwo.org
ETHNOCULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES
The Ethnocultural Support Service seeks to create a culturally inclusive University community, in which students’ unique backgrounds are positively embraced and celebrated, and do not negatively impact their student experience.
Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/Ethnocultural_Support for more info.
E-mail: ethnocultural@usc-uwo.org
ENVIROWESTERN
EnviroWestern is the student answer to environmental issues at The University of Western Ontario, providing action and advocacy for issues important to students, as well as numerous opportunities for students to get involved. EnviroWestern’s slogan is “Small Steps, Big Impact”, and we are structured so that every student on campus has an opportunity to contribute in some way.
Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern/ for more info.
E-mail: envirowestern@usc-uwo.org
PRIDEWESTERN
The PrideWestern network aims to provide a resource and support system for students with questions regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, 2-Spirited, and Asexual (LGBTTQ2A) issues. The organization promotes awareness and advocacy on LGBTTQ2A issues brought about through a variety of programs, including the annual Pride Week, movie nights, socials, and coffee houses.
For more information visit http://www.pridewestern.ca/
E-mail: pridewestern@usc-uwo.org
W.I.N.
The Women’s Issues Network is a USC service dedicated to recognizing, representing, and rectifying gender inequalities affecting UWO students. WIN is committed to providing a space free from racism, sexism, and homophobia as well as providing an educational resource centre on woman’s and gender issues. WIN Offers: Coffee Houses, awareness Days, V-Day, Feminine Hygiene Products, Study Space, Film Series and much more.
Visit: http://winuwo.ca/
E-mail: win@usc-uwo.org
FOOD SUPPORT SERVICE
The USC Food Support Service is a completely anonymous food hamper distribution system. Food hampers can be requested through email and collected 24 hours a day.
For more information visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=50…
HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT SERVICES
The Health and Wellness Support Service is a service that aims to improve the health and quality of life of all undergraduate students at Western. It aims to provide services and educate on issues surrounding mental health, sexual health, campus safety, healthy lifestyles, and alcohol and substance abuse prevention.
I KNOW SOMEONE
I Know Someone aims to increase awareness about the continuum of sexual violence on this campus.
Visit: http://www.iknowsomeoneuwo.ca/
E-mail: i.know.someone@usc-uwo.org
Rapid HIV Testing
The University Students’ Council will be providing free anonymous Rapid HIV Testing for all students. This service is being offered on an anonymous appointment basis.
Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=80, or e-mail usc.hiv.testing@uwo.ca for more information, or to book an appointment.
HOPE’S GARDEN EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUPS
The USC offers anonymous and confidential support groups which meet weekly for students struggling with body image and disordered eating habits in the Student Support Services Center, UCC 38.
Support Groups will resume in September 2012. For additional information regarding Hope’s Garden support groups and what is available for students throughout the summer months, please contact Hope’s Garden directly, at info@hopesgarden.org, or (519) 434-7721.
LGBT DISCUSSION GROUPS
Richard and Dana from the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection host discussion groups in the Student Support Services Center, UCC 38 on a monthly basis. The broad discussions are comprised of LGBT issues that affect students. Suggestions are welcome.
Discussion Groups will resume in September 2012. For additional information regarding LGBT groups and what is available for students throughout the summer months, please contact the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection directly, at info@hivaidsconnection.ca, or (519) 434-1601.
ART THERAPY WITH GILL YEALLAND
Gill Yealland, registered Art Therapist, is proud to offer in partnership with the USC, Art Therapy Workshops for students looking for an outlet for anxiety and stress. The workshops occur in eight weekly sessions and incorporate many different art forms, including drawing, painting, clay, and fabric art.
Registration for Art Therapy Workshops will take place in September 2012, and January 2013 respectively for the two workshop sessions. Workshops will take place from October to November 2012, and February to March 2013 respectively. Each workshop is 90 minutes in length. For more information regarding the USC’s Art Therapy Workshops, please contact usc.campus.issues@uwo.ca .
USC Value Added Services:
We have tried to enrich your time at Western by offering innovative services that support and complement life at UWO:
The USC/LTC Bus Pass provides for unlimited city bus transportation for all Full Time undergraduates at Western. The program is effective from September 1st through August 31st annually. Visithttp://www.usc.uwo.ca/buspass/ for more info.
The Student Health Plan covers yearly benefits specifically designed for student needs. Visit http://www.studentbenefits.ca/sbta/?q=usc for more information.
The Registered Dietitian is available to make sure you are eating well. Visithttp://www.usc.uwo.ca/nutritionist/ for more information.
Extra-Curricular Courses are a great way to enhance your classrooom learning, to to pick up a new skill like Guitar, Yoga or Mixology. For more information visithttp://www.usc.uwo.ca/infosource/extra_curricular.html.