Wellness (Health & Counselling Centre & Accessibility Services)

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Last Updated:

August 28, 2024

Pertinent Recommendations:

A.9

Status Legend

  • Planning
  • In Progress
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Recommendations and Activities:

A9

  • Created positions at the Department of Recreation, Athletics, and Wellness (DRAW) focused on equity and inclusion.

A9

  • Piloting DRAW programs to support opportunities for Black students in sport

A9

  • Promoting education on healthcare for Black communities at HCC as part of the Black Health Network.

A9

2024 Update

  • Designed inclusive wellness programs that welcome our diverse community, including at recreation events tailored for Black students co-run with the African Student Association.
  • Continued to design workshops focused on Black mental health, including the series Black and Living Well.
  • Collaborated with student groups to expand our health promotion and education resources for Black students.

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2022 Update

  • Designing HCC workshops to address Black access to healthcare and healthcare options for Black women.

A9

2024 Update

  • Advanced work toward an anti-racist framework to support Black students in mental health crises.
  • Started to explore partnerships with Black-led community organizations for Black-centered healthcare options.

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2022 Update

  • Developing an anti-racist framework at HCC to support Black students in mental health crisis.

Other Efforts:

Launch HCC Clinic Positions

  • Working to launch HCC clinic positions that promote the recruitment of Black, Indigenous, and racialized staff.

Hired Black and Racialized Staff Members and Counsellors

  • Hired Black and racialized staff members and counsellors, recognizing the continued importance of recruiting candidates that represent our community’s diverse identities and experiences.