Shaping Our Next Student Mental Health Framework: Community Conversations  

As our Student Mental Health Framework 2022-2026 comes to the end of its implementation period, we are turning our focus to the next iteration of the framework. Student mental health continues to be a critical priority across our campus community. Recent initiatives and feedback have highlighted both the progress made and the opportunities to enhance access, awareness, and support. 

In summer 2026, we will begin engaging students, staff, and faculty through targeted consultations and open community conversations. Participation opportunities will continue to expand in fall 2026.

A summary of what we hear will be shared on this page to support transparency and ongoing dialogue. 

Consultation Formats: 

1. Community Conversations 
2. Smaller group discussions 
3. Individual or partner meetings with campus units  
4. Anonymous feedback forms 

How to Get Involved: 

Opportunities to participate will be shared throughout the summer and fall. If you are interested in contributing your perspective, please: 

1. See dates below for open Community Conversations  
2. Watch for upcoming invitations and session announcements  
3. Share your thoughts using our confidential webform 
4. Connect with our team to express interest in participating or hosting a discussion 
5. Submit feedback to SMHFramework@cunet.carleton.ca 

We are committed to ensuring this process is inclusive, accessible, and reflective of diverse perspectives across campus. Participation is voluntary, and your identity will remain confidential.  

Join a Community Conversation:   

We invite you to join us for one of our upcoming Community Conversations. Your participation will help ensure the framework reflects the needs, strengths, and aspirations of our campus community.

Register to join one of our upcoming Community Conversations here! 

Staff: 

• • Thursday, October 1 at 10:00am (virtual)
  • Wednesday, October 7 at 2:00pm (in-person, ML 402)

Faculty:

• • Thursday, October 1 at 2:30pm (in-person, TB 506)
  • Wednesday, October 7 at 10:30am (virtual)

Students:

• • Thursday, October 8 at 11:00am (virtual)
  • Tuesday, October 13 at 2:30pm (in-person, ML 402)
  • Wednesday, October 14 at 11:30am (in-person, ML 402)

Parents and Family:

• • Thursday, October 15 at 10:00am (virtual)

 

Please note: If you are interested in hosting a discussion, we encourage you to reach out to our team at SMHFramework@cunet.carleton.ca.

Confidentiality and Use of Information

Personal information collected through this process will be used and disclosed by Carleton University under the authority of the Carleton University Act, 1952, and in accordance with sections 39, 41, and 42 of Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The purpose of this data collection is to register participants for Student Mental Health Framework 4.0 consultations, communicate consultation details, collect feedback, and support the planning and development of Carleton University’s Student Mental Health Framework (SMHF) 4.0. Feedback will be summarized and shared in a way that does not identify individual participants. Providing your contact information is optional and will only be used if you have indicated interested in follow-up conversations.

If you have any questions about the collection and use of personal information by Carleton University, please contact the Manager, Privacy & Access to Information, by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2047 or by e-mail via Privacy.Office@carleton.ca.