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What Services Are Open This Month?

Just a quick update if you need a walk home from campus or just don’t have the time to get to the grocery store and want to use the Food Bank. Here’s what our services look like during the exam period.

BRANTFORD:

Peer Help Line is open for their regular hours until December 18. Call them toll free at 1.866.281.7337

Foot Patrol is on exam hours. Every night from 630pm-11pm until December 19. Call them for a walk at 519.751.7875

The Food Bank is still open, your last day to submit a request is December 20. http://foodbank.yourstudentsunion.ca

WATERLOO:

Peer Help Line is open for their regular hours until December 18. Call them toll free at 1.866.281.7337

Emergency Response Team runs until 11pm on December 17. If you need them, give them a shout by calling 519.885.3333

Foot Patrol is running until December 19. Call them for a walk at 519.886.3668

The last day to make a Food Bank request is December 19. You can make one online at http://foodbank.yourstudentsunion.ca

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What's Open and What's Not This Summer?

Forget Summer is Coming. Summer is Here. Unless you’re on a co-op term or taking summer classes, in which case you might as well be so north of the Wall you’re one of Craster’s children.

Assuming you’re wandering Westeros with your favourite Khaleesi or assassin-in-training this summer, here’s what’s open and what’s not across campus. You never know when your journey will take you off the beaten path of the Kings Road.

The Food Bank is open all summer long on both campuses. Feast like you’re at the Red Wedding - without any of the unfortunate aftermath. Make a request at http://foodbank.yourstudentsunion.ca

Peer Help Line is closed for the summer. We’ve put together a list of emergency contacts for both cities, should you need it.

Brantford Brant Community Mental Healthcare System - 519.751.5544 Brant Sexual Assault Center Crisis Line - 519.751.3471 Telehealth Ontario - 1.866.797.0000

Waterloo Region Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Mobile Crisis Team 24/7 519-744-1813 1-866-366-4566 (toll free)

Foot Patrol is closed for the summer. Try and find a walking buddy or consider cabbing it if you’re heading out.

In Brantford - Call Brant Taxi at 519.752.1010

In Waterloo - Call Waterloo Taxi at 519.888.7777 (they accept the OneCard as form of payment)

William’s in Brantford is open from 730am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

International News in Waterloo is open 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday.

Golden Grounds, Wilf’s, the Turret, the U-Desk and the Terrace are all closed for the summer.

We’ll return to all our regular hours in September. Have a great summer! Oh, and by the way, the Lannisters send their regards.

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Stressed Out? How Do You Deal?

When did we get to March? I’m positive yesterday it was still September. It stresses me out just to think about. When I’m stressed, my go-to activity is inappropriate snacking. Usually I’ll be jonesing for something salty like a(n entire) can of Pringles, but in a pinch anything will do. Last month, I polished off a jar of olives in my parent’s fridge because my only other options were jars of horseradish, relish or going to the grocery store.

I’m doing my best to honour my New Year’s Resolution to take better care of myself, which means cutting down on my stress sodium and finding better outlets to manage my frustrations.

If you’re feeling out of sorts this month, Peer Help Line and Student Connect are here to help you get back in order.

Wednesday in Waterloo - Relax with some soothing jams and free massages

Student Connect will be hanging out in the dining hall on Wednesday, March 12 where they’ll have registered massage therapists on hand to help melt your cares away.

See the event here

Thursday in Brantford - Sweat your cares out with a high energy date at Zumba

Peer Help Line, Healthy Lifestyles, the Food Bank and the EcoHawks want you to join them at the Wilkes House Gym on Thursday, March 13 for a stress busting Zumba class.

See the event here

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Find Out The Real Story of Drugs and Alcohol at Laurier

Missed Bruce McKay last night in The Concourse? Here's just one of the many facts he presented last night. Want to see the rest? Check out the album on Facebook.

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How is Peer Help Line Making your Transition Back to Campus a Smooth One?

For me, summer always truly seems to be over during the last night of Orientation Week. It’s the final weekend before classes start back in full swing, and while it’s probably my imagination, I’m sure I can feel a little bit of that crisp autumn air creeping in.

Whether you’re at Laurier for the first time, or back after a summer away it’s good to take this first week or two to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with your campus and community.

If you’re on campus on Thursday, the Peer Help Line team is set up in the Research and Academic Centre West Lobby (Brantford) and the 24 hour lounge in the Fred Nichols Campus Centre (Waterloo) and they’ll be there providing information about the services your campus offers as well as some information about your city. It’s a great opportunity to learn something new about your home, even if you’ve been here a million years.

Still, there’s something really cool about taking time to explore on your own. Do me a favour and take some time by yourself, grab something pumpkin flavoured and go for a walk around your new community. You never know what hidden gems you’ll find hiding just around the corner.

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Peer Help Line is a confidential phone service that acts as a resource for information and support for students. You can reach them at 1.866.281.7337. They respond to all calls, no matter what the subject.

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