University of Toronto Mental Health Association

UofT MHA Team 2024-25 💙
Introducing our amazing secretaries 🥳

🩵UOFTMHA IS OFFICIALLY RECRUITING 2 FIRST YEAR REPRESENTATIVES! 🩵

Are you passionate about breaking the stigma associated with and spreading awareness about mental health? Are you passionate about empowering students through their mental health journeys while also practicing diversity, equity, & inclusion? If so, consider applying to be a part of our team as a first-year representative!

The UofT Mental Health Association (UOFTMHA) will be at Table F52 for the UTSU Club Fair on August 30 from 1-4pm.

Come check us out to learn more about general membership sign-up, upcoming events and first year representative applications! We are looking forward to seeing everyone there 🩵🗣️

UofTMHA is finally opening our general member sign-up form 🩵🫡

We will be experiencing a shift from last year’s team structure - “general members” are now the new “committee members”! With this new structure, we have decided to additionally open up a discord server for all MHA general members to build more of a community.

Sign-Up Link is in our bio 📝

With the start of June finally here and convocation right around the corner, we wanted to con(grad)uate the graduating members of the 2023-2024 UofTMHA team!
Thank you for your contributions to the club thus far — we know you’ll all go on to do amazing things 🩵

✧ Calling all St. George & Scarborough Students ✧
UofTMHA is officially accepting applications for our 2024-2025 executive team!

Are you passionate about mental health advocacy? Do you want to help fellow students through their mental health journeys, while practicing equity, diversity and inclusion principles? If so, consider applying for our team 🤩

Please refer to the linktree in our bio for the application form! Details about the responsibilities for each position will be outlined in a google doc file linked in the description of the application form.

For those who would like to contribute to the organization in a way that does not require a mandatory time commitment, we will have our general member sign-up sheet coming later this week.

UofTMHA presents our “Be Kind to Your Mind” End of Year Social!
💗Location: William Doo Auditorium (New College, 45 Willcocks St)
🤍Time: 4/30 6-9PM
💗Wear BLUE or BEIGE
🤍Karaoke, dance, snacks, drinks
💗Raffle prizes (yoga mats & puppy yoga classes)
🤍Additional items (squishies, pins, stickers)
All proceeds will go toward our “I Hope You’re Ok” fund

Non-UofTMHA members $7/ticket (etransfer info in our google form) You will automatically be enrolled in our raffle if you donate/buy a ticket!
Sign up through our form via linktree in our bio.
Can’t wait to see you there!

Introducing … the UofTMHA internal election results!
Please give a warm welcome to our 2024-2025 leadership team 🎊🩵

Welcome to our Merch 2.5 launch, our brand new custom design with a bit of merch 2.0’s accent, just for you! We first want to express a huge thank you for being a part of our community, your support and interest in our merch.

EARLY BIRD: Deadline to place pre-orders by April 8th (by 11:59pm EST)!
HOODIE PRICE: $50

REGULAR PRICES: $55

The design is primarily drawn with brown tones and some accent pinks to give you a warm and trendy yet classy and sophisticated look! Our quote on the back is “Be Kind to Your Mind”, which is written in a milk chocolate retro font while having a light brown bear in the middle holding a heart symbol.

The design and virtual prototype of our merch is seen in the images below! Thank you to Jackie, Katharine, and Isabel for helping us produce!

As the UofT Mental Health Student Association is a Non-for Profit Organization, all proceeds from our initiatives are donated or go towards fundraising initiatives. The funds raised from this will go towards the MHA’s I Hope You’re Okay fund, where our goal is to provide a direct resource of support to anyone who may be struggling, the money raised will become available for other students to use, to purchase mental health-related materials (at no cost to you).

Help us reach our goal of $200 by buying this year’s merch 2.5! The form is linked in our bio! ❤️🧸

uoftmha presents : our EDI workshop recap! 🎉🗝️
huge shoutout to the dedication of our EDI team in creating 2 successful workshops for students to learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion in the context of mental health 🫶

Exam stress rolling in? Friends and loved ones stressed? Want to support a mental health initiative that 100% goes right back into supporting the mental health of UofT students? Show your love and support with a secret Treats & Love package to keep your loved ones going, while supporting an amazing cause! 💛💖

🍪🍬 Each Treats & Love package is $6 (through e-transfer) and will include chocolates, biscuits and treats. After submitting the form in the link in our bio, we’ll send a surprise email to your friend telling them to make their day and notify them to pick it up :)!

Either you or the recipient can pick it up - all pick-ups will occur on April 3rd (1:30-4:30pm) and April 4th (10:00-1:00pm) at Sidney Smith. Deadline for pre-orders is Wednesday March 27th, 11:59pm.

Check out the “As a UofT Student, I Hope You’re Okay” Fund in our instagram to learn more about our UofT-focused mental health initiative that all funds will go towards!

Our teams at UofT MHA (Mental Health Association) and UTSG Project Sunshine are excited to be collaborating on a Movie Night Fundraiser! We will be selling vouchers which include pizza, snacks and drinks for you to enjoy while watching ✨️Encanto✨️🍕🧋🍿🎟🎞

🗓 Date: Thursday, March 28th, 2024
🕔 Time: 5-8 PM
📍 Location: St. Michael’s College (Multipurpose Room 105)
🎟 Food Voucher: $11 for one slice of pizza + one drink (oolong milk tea / mango green tea / pop) + one snack (churro / chips / popcorn)
LIMITED CAPACITY: 45 people

Additionally, there will be pins, stickers, squishies and raffle tickets sold! You can purchase any of these items ahead of time to secure your items before the event or purchase them on the day of. However, items will be first-come-first-serve.

Pins: $7 each
Stickers: $1.50 each / 3 for $4 / 5 for $6
Squishies: $3 each / 2 for $5
Raffle tickets: 1 for $3 / 2 for $5 / 3+ for $6 each
Prizes for raffle: 3 Cork yoga mats from Mukta Being!

All proceeds from the vouchers will be going to support local paediatric patients across Toronto, specifically funding materials (like crayons, journals, stickers) for arts and craft kits that children will play with while they undergo treatments at the hospital. For every $10 donated, a child will receive a craft kit. Any and all donations are welcome and appreciated

Are you aspiring to be a mental health leader? Do you like to learn more about how to make events and spaces more accessible and inclusive? ✨We have put together an interactive and collaborative workshop, called “Identity Diversity, Equity and Creating Inclusive Mental Health Initiatives” that explores diverse identities while examining the ways they can improve our leadership in the mental health fields, making our initiatives more accessible and inclusive.

🍔 There will be dinner and snacks provided
🎁 Numerous prizes
📜 AND a “Certificate of completion” you can put on your resume!

This workshop is offered on 2 different days, choose the one that works best for you!
📆 Tuesday, March 19th, 4-7 pm
📆 Saturday, March 23rd, 3-6 pm
📍Room 514, Sidney Smith Hall, St. George Campus (Open to all UofT Students — REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

There is a limited capacity, so sign up now! Link in bio.

uoftmha x mentorship virtual game night!
join us at 6 pm on March 15 on zoom for some fun virtual games like Codenames, Skribbl, and more!! The event is open to folks outside of mentorship as well.
RSVP via the link in our bio by March 15. Hope to see you all then!

Spill your Guts and Fill your Heart ♥️

—hello 2024! 🧡

hope you all had a restful reading week! best of luck for the second leg of the semester!!

We are holding a fundraiser event to sell stickers, squishy toys, and pins starting this Friday, February 16th! ✨ 90% of the proceeds will go toward funding an upcoming EDI workshop, while 10% will go toward organizations that fund equitable working conditions. Swipe for a closer look at the specific items and prices, and we hope to see you there ❤️

✨ UofTMHA Presents: Game Night! ✨

Food! Beverages! Board games! Music!🍕🃏🎶

These are all the things you can expect to get if you come to our board game event. Enjoy a fun afternoon with your friends or mingle with new people before the term starts to get packed with deadlines and exams - you'll be thankful you did, and you'll be refreshed and all charged up to face any assignment headed your way. Come on down and join us as a way to start your reading week early!

We'll be playing some board games and online games like Kahoot and Scribble! So please bring a device to play these on!

Food: Oreos, Chips Ahoy, chips

Drinks: juice boxes

Date 📆 : Thursday, February 15th, 2024
Time 🕑 : 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Location 📍 : 40 Wilcocks Street (behind Sid Smith); Room 2007D (near Wilson Lounge)

🎮 RSVP link on our linktree!!

- Accessible entrance: Take the elevator near the 30 Willcocks Street entrance up one floor and cut through Wilson Lounge to get to the room. The room is located right above the large staircase (you'll see a small hallway that leads to a wooden door right above the staircase). The door leads to 2007D even though the label on the door says another number - but we'll have a poster that will help guide the way!

Limited first come first serve spots! The room capacity is 30, so only the first 30 people who sign up will be guaranteed entry. Any walk-ins would have to wait until the first 45 minutes passes and if pre-registrants haven't arrived and space permits, then you may be permitted. So, make sure to register ASAP!

Hope to see you there!!! 💜

Looking for the perfect treat to gift a friend or ✨️special✨️ friend this 💝 Valentine’s Day? 👀

The UofT Mental Health Association has got you covered! 🥳

This year we’re so happy to be bringing back our CandyGram service next Wednesday the 14th 🥰!

Each baggie is $5 (through e-transfer) and will include a variety of 🍫 chocolates, 🍬 sugar candies, and 🍪 small cookies 💗.

🫶 100% of the profits go back to our new student fund, “I Hope You’re Okay”! You can learn more about on our instagram .

Of note, while we will take orders from both UTSG and UTSC campuses, pick-up for the CandyGrams will be at the UofT St. George Campus, at New College in February 14th 2024 between 2-5 p.m.

If you’re all set, then fill out the form found in the link in our bio 💕! Submissions close SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH at 11:59PM.

Introducing our newest initiative… the Hope You’re Okay Fund! 💛

As UofT students, we know that times can get tough, so we decided to launch this project in hopes of providing a direct resource of support to anyone who may be struggling.

This is how it will work: throughout the year, we’ll be hosting student events to raise money for this fund, and 100% of money raised will become available for other students to use, to purchase mental health-related materials (at no cost to you).

As we are only just launching this project, it will take some time for the fund to build and for it to become available for student use. If you are interested in joining the team to help this project come to life, feel free to DM us and/or email the UofTMHA email account ([email protected])! 🥰

~✨ UofTMHA presents our first event of the year - Bead and Jewelry Social! ✨~

🎀 Have you been wanting to make the friendship bracelets and phone charms that have been trending all over social media? Or an activity to get in touch with old friends and connect with new ones? ✨ Look no further than our upcoming Bead and Jewelry Social, where you can make all the bead-y crafts your heart desires while connecting with others! 🩵 We hope you come out of it feeling supported (and stylish) for the rest of this semester.

Location📍: New College; Room 2007D (40 Wilcocks Street, behind Sid Smith; near Wilson Lounge)
Date 📅 : Friday, January 26, 2024
Time 🕐: 4:00 - 5:30PM
Price: COMPLETELY FREE! Bracelet making kits and other materials will be provided by us!

- Accessible entrance: Take the elevator near the 30 Willcocks Street entrance up one floor and cut through Wilson Lounge to get to the room. The room is located right above the large staircase (you’ll see a small hallway that leads to a wooden door right above the staircase). The door leads to 2007D even though the label on the door says another number - but we’ll have a poster that will help guide the way!

LIMITED CAPACITY
This venue has a limited capacity so it is first come first serve! Only the first 25 people who sign up will be guaranteed entry. Any walk-ins may be permitted if pre-registrants haven’t arrived and if space permits, so make sure to register ASAP!

Hope to see you there!!! 🧡

Introducing our IG Live Q&A sessions! 💙 Ask us anything related to mental health, being a student at UofT, managing time, stress, social life, or anything else!

See the link in our bio to access the form titled: “Ask us Anything!” Feel free to fill it out as often as you’d like, as this will be an ongoing series! ✨

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
We are not mental health professionals and will refrain from addressing questions we are not equipped to answer. If you are in a crisis or need professional support, please visit uoftmha.ca/resources to view our recommended resources.

* The Q&A serves as a opportunity for us to share our thoughts as student individuals; what we say and our advice is based on our individual lived experience and will not apply to everyone! *

happy friday 🫶
remember to not overburden yourself this finals season :)

Join us for a day of diverse mental health resources and henna design services at the Sidney Smith Lobby! ✨ All proceeds support The Palestine Children's Relief Fund, aiding Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Let's foster a sense of community and accessibility to mental health during these challenging times.

Scan the QR code for resources on our website.
You will also find our newly developing mental health resource handbooks for the Jewish and Muslim communities, at the last slide.

See you on Tuesday (tomorrow!), December 5, from 10 am to 1 pm.

Henna services priced at $5 to $10, depending on design and how much you'd like to donate 😊.

Your support matters! 💙

For questions or comments, reach out to [email protected]

✨ UofTMHA Presents: Holiday Ornament Making De-stressor! ✨

Are you anxious just thinking about exams? Looking for a wonderful opportunity to destress with friends before exam seasons? Look no further than our ornament making destressor!! 🎁✨

Relax in a cozy environment, drink some hot chocolate and get into the holiday spirit by making an adorable ornament you can take home with you and hang on top of your Christmas tree (or place it next to your plants, whatever gets you in the holiday spirit!) 🎁✨

UTSG:
Location📍: The Cat's Eye
Date 📅 : December 6
Time 🕐: 5:00-7:00pm
Price: $3 donation, this fee can be paid at the door (e-transfer or cash is accepted!)

UTSC:
Location 📍: HLB101
Date 📅 : December 8
Time 🕐: 5:00-7:00pm
Price: $3 donation, this fee can be paid at the door (e-transfer or cash is accepted!)

Instructions for e-transfers:
Direct the e-transfer to: mailto:[email protected]
IMPORTANT: Please set the following question and answer for the e-transfer:
Question: What is the month and year?
Answer: 122023

Sign up form is linked in bio 🫶 We hope to see you there!!! 💗💗

https://forms.gle/3uaHQkjrEa6CLZZN9

Spill your Guts and Fill your Heart ♥️

—What’s your lemon right now? 🍋

Hey social media team!
Could you please post this tonight asap?
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✨ UofTMHA presents: Mind over Mat(ter)! ✨

Want to de-stress and chill before final exams? Meet some new people and have a great time? Then come join us for some yoga and relaxation! 🧘‍♀️
Chill and enjoy doing some yoga in a serene atmosphere by learning yoga poses from a certified yoga instructor!
Yoga is known for promoting mindfulness and a way to unplug from school and everyday stressors!✨🧘‍♀️
Location📍: Athletic Center Dance Studio (2nd floor) (55 Harbord St. Toronto, ON, M5S 2W6) 
Date 📅 : December 1st
Time 🕐:  4-5 PM (60 mins session) 
Price: FREE!!
MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE! 

PLEASE BRING (IF YOU WISH):
- your own yoga/comfortable gym clothes (washrooms available for changing) 
- water bottle (water fountain will also be available) 

YOGA INSTRUCTOR: Abby Gaskin ✨

LIMITED CAPACITY
This venue has a limited capacity so it is first come first serve! Only the first 20 people who sign up will be guaranteed entry. Any walk-ins may be permitted if pre-registrants haven't arrived and if space permits, but PLEASE sign up ASAP!

We hope to see you there!!! 💗💗

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiK5vlHFNlO6bPb-MBc2lSWg1umYzYHFxrW-492xwogddwZQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Spark your motivation for exams!

Tomorrow, we will sprinkle both campuses with motivational sticky notes for exam season. be on the lookout!! if you find any sticky notes tag us

Be sure to look in the following locations:
UTSC: AC, Student Centre, and Highland Hall
UTSG: Sidney Smith, Robarts, Rotman building, and Graham Library

UofTMHA’s Mentorship Program is recruiting more MENTEES! Join a program that allows you to build meaningful connections and attend exciting events! 🙌

All registered UTSG & UTSC students in their 1st or 2nd year are eligible to apply, provided they can commit to meeting with their mentor 1-2 hours per month.

Applications are open until Monday, December 4th at 11:59 p.m ET

For more information and to apply, visit the linktree in our bio to access the mentorship application form! 🤍

If you have any questions, please reach us at [email protected] 🫶

Looking for a wonderful opportunity to get in touch with others in a cozy and sensory-friendly environment? Look no further than our upcoming event, Origami & Crochet Cafe!! ☕ 🧶

Chill, participate in light quiet conversation, and crochet in a serene atmosphere! Both activities are well-known for promoting mindfulness and offering a way to unplug from school and everyday stressors! ✨🧘🏻‍♀️

Location📍: UTSU Student Commons Room 500, 230 College St, Toronto ON

Date 📅 : November 17th

Time 🕐: 5:30-7:30pm

Price: $2 entrance fee before entry, this fee can be paid at the door (e-transfer or cash is accepted!)

FOOD, COFFEE, HOOK, YARN, PAPER SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED BY US UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST, SO ARRIVE EARLY IF YOU CAN (if you have your own supplies, please bring it)

ALSO: if you happen to have any old clothes that you’ve stopped wearing, please bring it with you so that it can be donated. All donations will be given to New Circles!! Take this as an opportunity to clean out your closet! 👕

Registration form:
https://forms.gle/qPYrErVvy3v3braUA