Well-being on Campus

Well-being is fostered through connection, belonging and engagement. Explore programs, events and opportunities designed to help you connect with others, find balance and thrive at Carleton.

Health Promotion

Dedicated to making health information clear and accessible to students with a focus on mental health, substance use health, sexual health and healthy choices. Discover tools and resources to support your wellness.

Discover Health Promotion Topics

Therapy Dogs

The Carleton University Therapy Dog Program is an in-house mental health and well-being initiative designed to bring positive (or, as we like to say, paws-itive) support to the campus community.

Connect with the Therapy Dogs

The Wellness Desk

The Wellness Desk is a unique drop-in space where students can connect with trained staff, learn about available resources and access support for their mental health and well-being. No appointments are necessary.

Visit the Wellness Desk

Substance Use Health

The Umbrella Project aims to reduce stigma and promote safer substance use through education, outreach and support. On these pages you will find information about substance use health, harm reduction and resources to support well-being.

Additional Information

Spirituality

Spirituality is one of many dimensions of well-being. At Carleton, students can explore spirituality in ways that are meaningful to them through support services, spiritual resources, community connections and opportunities for reflection and learning.

Connect with the Spirituality Centre

Resource Guide

View a variety of resources and services that allow you to maximize and manage your mental health and wellness. This guide is meant to be flexible, where students are able to use supports in combination or move through the guide as needed.

View the Guide