Osgoode Peer Support Centre

03/13/2025

Calling all 1Ls and 2Ls with a passion for promoting mental health and wellness on campus 🗣️

We’re beginning our search for next year’s co-presidents!!

Check out our website below to learn more about who we are and you can access the application below as well to learn more about who we’re looking for.

We know this is a busy time of year, which is why applications are due Friday April 4th @ 11:59pm (so you can get them out of the way before exams start).

Good luck with exams and remember to take time for self-care and well-being!

Website: https://opscosgoode.wixsite.com/opsc/about?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabi5PWEOFhtck-sRCiEeJPCZ1E69_834_pQQfHr5YmkoLQ4K6cvd-bGGnA_aem_A2M4nveNTMD1-3FUZpd_lA

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaVpGGhTyT4-Z9C0bKp-RJTKsYvomuFgQQTec4UOT7qXsYIw/viewform?usp=dialog

03/13/2025

OPSC is hiring our next Co-Presidents for the 2025-2026 Year! Applications are due April 4th at 11:59 PM. The application link can be found in our bio!

03/10/2025

Happening this week!!! Sign up using the link in our bio to attend (it’s going to be a great event and free food will be provided 🍕 😋)

02/16/2025

Happy reading week!

OPSC is so excited to announce our Mindfulness, Mediation and the Law event where we will have Professor Tom Telfer from Western Law come deliver a talk. Professor Telfer will discuss mental health and the legal profession, offer an introduction to mindfulness (with a guided meditation), emotional intelligence and improving focus and concentration.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE MOOT COURT ROOM ON MARCH 12TH @ 12:30PM! 😊 Lunch will be included! 🍴 We can’t wait to see you there! 🤩

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqU7z3lyYA3yh2kdufkBAMME-Oh-MK6O4WuogKm8IOJRTOeQ/viewform

10/28/2024

Are you…

Feeling alone and in need of a friend?
Feeling stressed and looking to vent?
Looking for some general emotional support?

Then you should check out The Osgoode Peer Support Centre’s Peer Supporter Program which is NOW LIVE!!

For more info about the program and how to be matched with one of our empathetic peer supporters, check out our website or sign up to be matched using the link below!!

https://forms.gle/pYuuYfVKPLGEFe1c9

09/22/2024

Hey 1Ls! It’s now been a full month since you set foot in Osgoode and things are starting to get busy. Do you wish there were more events or resources to support your mental or physical health and overall wellbeing? Well we do too!

Now is your chance to get involved with the Osgoode Peer Support Centre and do just that. We’re looking for 1L reps for our Mental Health, Physical Health, Survivor’s Advocate, and Social Media committees to help bring our ideas and events to life. Help us promote self-care and wellbeing at Osgoode by joining OPSC today! And upper years it’s not too late! We’re also still looking for an Upper Year Rep to join our Survivor’s Advocate Committee.

Applications are due September 27th and you can find info about how to apply using the link below!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fYzAw4zW0rw1iLI-FFDexTZBmQlIK-v03yoEgEw8sS8/edit?usp=sharing

09/06/2024

We’ve extended the deadline to apply to be a peer supporter with the OPSC!

This is a really great way to give back to the osgoode community and support your fellow peers so if this is something that interests you we highly encourage you to apply. The link to apply can and more info about the program can be found below.

The OPSC strives to create an open and friendly environment at Osgoode where students feel comfortable finding support from peers and future professional colleagues. The Peer Support program does exactly that with our roster of students who are committed to being ambassadors for this cause. Students who seek support (be it emotional, social, academic, or more) are welcome to contact any of our Peer Supporters, who are ready to listen.

OPSC’s Peer Support Program involves a roster of dedicated Osgoode students whose main role is to provide informal emotional support to other students for a number of academic, mental health, and related challenges. Peer supporters are not expected to be professional counsellors. They are law students who understand what a stressful experience law school can be. They are a non-judgemental resource that you can utilize if you want to talk to someone in an informal capacity. The personal information that is shared with peer supporters remains confidential.

If you identify as an empathetic and active listener and are interested in becoming a Peer Supporter, fill out our application form using the link in our bio!

All 3Ls and 2Ls are highly encouraged to apply, and anyone who has been a peer-supporter previously is highly encouraged to apply.

The deadline to do so is September 13th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

When a Peer Supporter has been accepted, he or she must sign a non-disclosure and participate in one training session. The Peer Supporter may be contacted anytime during the school year by the OPSC when there is a student seeking Peer Support services, and will participate in one-time conversations or on-going conversations, depending on the needs and abilities of both the peer and the Peer Supporter. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKrQqaFIG4mjWHavU-xJfJ_z6xxuM2x5h6D9HO65jSS_AiXA/viewform?pli=1

09/02/2024

Hope everyone has been enjoying their long weekend!

The Osgoode Peer Support Centre is excited to announce that Peer Supporter Applications are now open!

The OPSC strives to create an open and friendly environment at Osgoode where students feel comfortable finding support from peers and future professional colleagues. The Peer Support program does exactly that with our roster of students who are committed to being ambassadors for this cause. Students who seek support (be it emotional, social, academic, or more) are welcome to contact any of our Peer Supporters, who are ready to listen.

OPSC’s Peer Support Program involves a roster of dedicated Osgoode students whose main role is to provide informal emotional support to other students for a number of academic, mental health, and related challenges. Peer supporters are not expected to be professional counsellors. They are law students who understand what a stressful experience law school can be. They are a non-judgemental resource that you can utilize if you want to talk to someone in an informal capacity. The personal information that is shared with peer supporters remains confidential.

If you identify as an empathetic and active listener and are interested in becoming a Peer Supporter, fill out our application form using the link below!

All 3Ls and 2Ls are highly encouraged to apply, and anyone who has been a peer-supporter previously is highly encouraged to apply.

The deadline to do so is September 6th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

When a Peer Supporter has been accepted, he or she must sign a non-disclosure and participate in one training session. The Peer Supporter may be contacted anytime during the school year by the OPSC when there is a student seeking Peer Support services, and will participate in one-time conversations or on-going conversations, depending on the needs and abilities of both the peer and the Peer Supporter. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Thanks to all those who apply!

https://forms.gle/Em65DQDDUaR2sdo87

08/31/2024

Good news! We’ve decided to extend the deadline for our exec application to Monday at 11:59pm, so if you missed the chance to submit one before you now can take the long weekend! Looking forward to reading all of your applications 😊

08/30/2024

It was so nice to meet so many of you yesterday at the clubs fair!

Reminder that applications to join our exec are due tomorrow, so if you’re interested in getting involved and promoting wellness on campus, don’t forget to send your applications in using the link in the original post below!

OPSC is hiring a vice president and committee chairs for the 2024-2025 academic year!! For details regarding each of the positions and how to apply, visit the link below! Deadline to apply is August 30th at 11:59pm. We’ve got lots of exciting things planned for this year and can’t wait to read your applications! 🤍

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AMB9SpR54kTdW7iYJBF2v5QDXfywj1Wf4RwYBBtUPVw/edit?usp=sharing

08/20/2024

OPSC is hiring a vice president and committee chairs for the 2024-2025 academic year!! For details regarding each of the positions and how to apply, visit the link below! Deadline to apply is August 30th at 11:59pm. We’ve got lots of exciting things planned for this year and can’t wait to read your applications! 🤍

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AMB9SpR54kTdW7iYJBF2v5QDXfywj1Wf4RwYBBtUPVw/edit?usp=sharing